Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 5GB/Day · 5 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Anna S.
Malaysia · Aug 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Anna. Glad it mostly worked for you in Philippines — we're always improving our coverage. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Fatima D.
Netherlands · Aug 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Cheers, Fatima! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. – Ken 💜
Sri V.
France · Aug 2025
Bought it the night before my flight — smooth process. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Telling my friends about this.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Sri! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Yuki 💜
Wei C.
Brazil · Aug 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Philippines. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you so much, Wei! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. — Yuki
Ravi R.
Vietnam · Aug 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Zero regrets.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Ravi! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Ryan V.
UAE · Aug 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Ryan. Good to hear it did the job, and we're working to make it even better. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Priya T.
Vietnam · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Telling my friends about this.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Priya! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Enjoy your journeys! – Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Hugo B.
UAE · Aug 2025
Connected the moment I landed. Customer support answered my question quickly. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Hugo! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Wishing you many more connected adventures! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Carlos S.
Australia · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Great experience overall.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Carlos! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Come back anytime! – David 💜
Kenji P.
South Korea · Aug 2025
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Would definitely buy again.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Kenji! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Come back anytime! — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Nadia C.
Mexico · Aug 2025
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. A must-have for international travel.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Really appreciate this, Nadia! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Giulia D.
UAE · Aug 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Appreciate you sharing this, Giulia. 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 💜
Omar D.
Spain · Jul 2025
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago We're really sorry, Omar. We'd love the chance to make this right. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Lea G.
Saudi Arabia · Jul 2025
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 11 months ago Thank you for the kind words, Lea! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Ken
Lea D.
UAE · Jul 2025
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Zero regrets.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Lea! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. — Mark
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippines 5GB/Day plan costs $5.52 for 5 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
Mei H. · 1 week ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Mei! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha K. · 1 week ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Aisha — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Hana R. · 2 weeks ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Hana, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Lucas D. · 2 weeks ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Lucas — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe K. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Zoe, so buying early is totally fine. – Yuki 💜
Marco F. · 2 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Marco, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. – Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Hana G. · 3 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Hana — it switches on when you land. — Emma
Beatriz H. · 6 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
For nearby countries, Beatriz, a regional plan may suit you better — happy to help you pick. — Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Chloe H. · 7 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Chloe, on 4G/5G where available. — Sara
Nguyen B. · 10 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Nguyen — check My eSIMs anytime. – Sara 💜
Ananya G. · 11 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
It works great on modern Samsung phones, Ananya! Add it via SIM manager and you're set. — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki H. · 1 year ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
It's immediate, Yuki! The QR code is delivered the moment your payment goes through. – Laura, GotoeSIM Support