Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 2GB/Day · 2 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Ji-woo W.
Australia · Apr 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Ji-woo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Come back anytime! – Yuki 💜
Diego V.
Sweden · Apr 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Diego. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Philippines. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Laura 💜
Marco N.
Germany · Apr 2026
Connected the moment I landed in Philippines. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Really appreciate this, Marco! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Come back anytime! — Ken
Hana M.
India · Apr 2026
Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Hana! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid 💜
Katya N.
Japan · Apr 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Katya! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Thomas V.
Sweden · Apr 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Great experience overall.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Thomas! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sara
Ravi D.
Sweden · Apr 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ravi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – Tom 💜
Sofia M.
Philippines · Apr 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Made staying connected effortless.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Sofia! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Diego S.
Australia · Apr 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Diego! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Emma N.
Malaysia · Apr 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks a lot, Emma! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia W.
Japan · Apr 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you so much, Giulia! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Enjoy your journeys! – Ken 💜
Carlos D.
Italy · Apr 2026
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Carlos! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Marco M.
Malaysia · Apr 2026
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Marco! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai R.
Germany · Apr 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Would definitely buy again.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago Thanks for sharing, Somchai! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Sara
Omar M.
United States · Apr 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 months ago So glad to hear this, Omar! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippines 2GB/Day plan costs $2.07 for 2 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Philippines eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Philippines.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Philippines.
Comments & questions
Sarah B. · 2 weeks ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Sarah — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. — Tom
Ji-woo L. · 1 month ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Ji-woo — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – David 💜
Hana G. · 2 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Hana, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Ethan K. · 4 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Ethan — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Ingrid
Mohammed W. · 7 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Mohammed — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia L. · 8 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Sophia! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo G. · 8 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Pablo! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas C. · 8 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Lucas — it switches on when you land. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Beatriz P. · 8 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Beatriz, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Mei M. · 11 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Mei, on 4G/5G where available. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Arjun V. · 1 year ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Arjun! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — Mark
Viktor D. · 1 year ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Viktor. – James 💜