Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Lucas T.
Egypt · Dec 2024
Connected the moment I landed. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Lucas! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Linh H.
Vietnam · Dec 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Philippines. A must-have for international travel.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Linh! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia P.
South Korea · Dec 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Sophia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Tom 💜
Aisha W.
Vietnam · Dec 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Philippines. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Aisha! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Sara
Lucas N.
Egypt · Dec 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling in Philippines. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Lucas! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan H.
Netherlands · Dec 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Made staying connected effortless.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Ryan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. — Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi P.
Ireland · Nov 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Ravi! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. – Yuki 💜
Sarah M.
South Korea · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Philippines. Customer support answered my question quickly.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Sarah! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. — Diego
Min-jun L.
South Korea · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Philippines. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Min-jun! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Diego, GotoeSIM Support
Wei L.
United States · Nov 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Five stars from me.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Wei! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo H.
New Zealand · Nov 2024
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Pablo. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Andre B.
Egypt · Nov 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Telling my friends about this.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Andre! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – David 💜
Mateo R.
Brazil · Nov 2024
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago We're really sorry, Mateo. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Omar
Noah H.
Sweden · Nov 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Philippines. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Noah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Noah H.
Ireland · Nov 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Noah. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Philippines. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Anna 💜
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