Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Aisha F.
France · Sep 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in Philippines. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Cheers, Aisha! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Tom
Giulia N.
Canada · Sep 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you so much, Giulia! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Diego
Ethan L.
India · Sep 2025
Did the job without any drama. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. Zero regrets.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks for sharing, Ethan! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Sophie 💜
Nadia K.
United States · Sep 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks for sharing, Nadia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha B.
New Zealand · Sep 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Philippines. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Made staying connected effortless.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Cheers, Aisha! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken
Hugo K.
Indonesia · Sep 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you so much, Hugo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo S.
Switzerland · Sep 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Philippines. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago So glad to hear this, Hugo! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Priya W.
Brazil · Sep 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Priya. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Mark
Budi S.
Sweden · Sep 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Cheers, Budi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Come back anytime! — Mark
Pablo W.
Spain · Sep 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Philippines. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks a lot, Pablo! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. We're here whenever you travel again. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel W.
Indonesia · Sep 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Really appreciate this, Daniel! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜
Sarah M.
Malaysia · Sep 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks a lot, Sarah! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Diego
Sven H.
Thailand · Sep 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Telling my friends about this.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thanks a lot, Sven! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai K.
Indonesia · Sep 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges in Philippines. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Somchai! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor N.
Mexico · Sep 2025
Did the job without any drama in Philippines. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 10 months ago Thank you so much, Viktor! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Mark
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippines 5GB 30Days plan costs $5.51 for 5 GB over 30 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
Louis P. · 1 month ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Louis! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. — David
Priya L. · 1 month ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Priya! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. – Yuki 💜
Beatriz F. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Beatriz, so buying early is totally fine. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima R. · 2 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Fatima! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha H. · 4 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Tethering is supported, Aisha! Feel free to hotspot to your other devices. — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid H. · 5 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
So glad it helped, Ingrid! We're always here if you need anything. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki R. · 10 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Yuki — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Ingrid W. · 10 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Ingrid — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – David, GotoeSIM Support
Lucia T. · 10 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Lucia, then it activates automatically on arrival. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Olivia M. · 11 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Olivia — check My eSIMs anytime. — Anna
Fatima G. · 11 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Fatima — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Tom 💜
Lucia T. · 1 year ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Lucia, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support