Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 5GB 30Days · 5 GB · 30 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Ryan D.
Saudi Arabia · Oct 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Activation was automatic when I arrived in Philippines.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Ryan! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Katya L.
Netherlands · Oct 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Telling my friends about this.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Katya! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia B.
Canada · Sep 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Sophia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe R.
Australia · Sep 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Zoe! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Mateo M.
Egypt · Sep 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Five stars from me.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Mateo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Ava C.
New Zealand · Sep 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Ava! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. We're here whenever you travel again. – James 💜
Ananya P.
Singapore · Sep 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Ananya! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – James 💜
Elena F.
Netherlands · Sep 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges in Philippines. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Elena! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. — Priya
Priya N.
Portugal · Sep 2024
Install took me two tries but was fine after that.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Priya. Glad it mostly worked for you in Philippines — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Anna V.
Singapore · Sep 2024
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process in Philippines. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks a lot, Anna! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura
Lucia F.
Thailand · Sep 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport in Philippines. Customer support answered my question quickly. Five stars from me.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Lucia! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. – Sophie 💜
Katya L.
Italy · Sep 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Katya! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — James
Isabella G.
Spain · Sep 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Great experience overall.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Isabella! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. — Laura
Viktor M.
Indonesia · Sep 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Viktor! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ingrid
Nguyen S.
Egypt · Sep 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Nguyen! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ken 💜
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