Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 5GB/Day · 5 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Ji-woo L.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Exactly as described — no surprises.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Ji-woo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — David, GotoeSIM Support
Omar K.
Spain · Jan 2025
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for the honest feedback, Omar. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Philippines. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha P.
New Zealand · Jan 2025
Did the job without any drama. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Aisha! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. — Ken
Min-jun M.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Min-jun! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. – Tom 💜
Sven D.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival in Philippines. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Zero regrets.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Sven! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Tom 💜
Sri T.
Netherlands · Jan 2025
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas.
Yuki
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Sri. That's not the experience we want for Philippines. Please contact us at gotoesim.com/support and we'll sort it out. – Yuki, GotoeSIM Support
Sofia W.
Turkey · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Philippines. Coverage was strong even outside the city. Would definitely buy again.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Sofia! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Pablo V.
United Kingdom · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Philippines. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Pablo! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai N.
Canada · Jan 2025
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Somchai! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. We're here whenever you travel again. – Grace 💜
Liam R.
Thailand · Jan 2025
Great value compared to roaming charges. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Liam! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Tom
Mohammed L.
Sweden · Jan 2025
Used this on my trip and it worked perfectly in Philippines. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. A must-have for international travel.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Mohammed! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. – Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Lea H.
Brazil · Dec 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Lea! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Enjoy your journeys! – Emma 💜
Zoe K.
South Korea · Dec 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Telling my friends about this.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Zoe! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. — Anna, GotoeSIM Support
Daniel T.
New Zealand · Dec 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you so much, Daniel! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! — Tom, GotoeSIM Support
Viktor H.
Sweden · Dec 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Topping up was straightforward when I needed more. Would definitely buy again.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Viktor! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — James
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. · 5 days 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. · 4 weeks 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. · 9 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