Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Fatima L.
Portugal · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Great experience overall.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Fatima! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor T.
Spain · Nov 2024
Solid overall, just wish there was a bit more data for the price. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Viktor. Glad it mostly worked for you in Philippines — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – David 💜
Wei R.
Netherlands · Nov 2024
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So sorry to hear this, Wei. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Camila D.
Ireland · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday in Philippines. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Made staying connected effortless.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Camila! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Anna K.
France · Nov 2024
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Anna. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Philippines. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Ken
Diego L.
Ireland · Nov 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Diego! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe W.
Egypt · Nov 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Zoe! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Katya P.
Mexico · Nov 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Philippines. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Katya! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Priya H.
Poland · Nov 2024
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Priya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — David
Ravi L.
Vietnam · Nov 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Ravi! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Mark 💜
Viktor T.
South Korea · Nov 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Philippines. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Would definitely buy again.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Viktor! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia W.
Egypt · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Sofia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Diego 💜
Sofia F.
Spain · Nov 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Sofia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha S.
Switzerland · Nov 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Aisha! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Anna
Liam B.
Germany · Nov 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Liam! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜
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