Cheapest eSIM for Philippines
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $9.37 | $0.94 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 1 Day | $3.08 | $1.03 | Great | Get |
| 3 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $3.08 | $1.03 | Great | Get |
| 4 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $5.14 | $1.03 | Great | Get |
| 5 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 1 Day | $5.15 | $1.03 | Great | Get |
| 6 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $3.28 | $1.09 | Great | Get |
| 7 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $1.29 | $1.29 | Good | Get |
| 8 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $1.49 | $1.49 | Okay | Get |
| 9 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $9.24 | $3.08 | Expensive | Get |
| 10 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $3.86 | $3.86 | Very expensive | Get |
| 11 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $8.12 | $4.06 | Very expensive | Get |
| 12 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $21.56 | $7.19 | Very expensive | Get |
| 13 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 3 Days | $24.36 | $12.18 | Very expensive | Get |
| 14 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $19.32 | $19.32 | Very expensive | Get |
| 15 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 7 Days | $56.84 | $28.42 | Very expensive | Get |
| 16 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $38.64 | $38.64 | Very expensive | Get |
| 17 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 15 Days | $121.80 | $60.90 | Very expensive | Get |
| 18 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 30 Days | $243.60 | $121.80 | Very expensive | Get |
Cheapest eSIM for Philippines: the numbers
As of 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Philippines is MegaEsim with 10 GB for 30 Days at $9.37. That is $0.94 per GB, the best rate of the 18 plans we compare from 1 provider. 18 plans include 5G. 18 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which mobile networks does Philippines have?
Smart covers roughly 97% of the population and Globe about 95%. Opensignal's October 2025 report put Smart and Globe well ahead of DITO on coverage experience.
- Smart: Smart, owned by PLDT, claims mobile coverage of about 97% of the population and took six Opensignal awards in October 2025, including most of the 5G experience categories.
- Globe: Globe leads the market in mobile subscriptions, covers about 95% of the population with 3G and 4G, and had 5G in 98.7% of Metro Manila by May 2025.
- DITO: DITO is the third player that launched in 2021 and now tops Opensignal download speed rankings, but it still trails Smart and Globe badly on coverage.
MVNOs barely register in the Philippines, so travel eSIMs connect through Smart, Globe or DITO directly.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in Philippines?
Smart and Globe both run wide 5G networks. Globe reported 5G in 98.7% of Metro Manila and around 98% of cities in the Visayas and Mindanao as of May 2025, and 5G penetration nationwide is forecast to hit 77% by 2030.
How much data do you need in Philippines?
Light use is about 500 MB a day. That covers maps, messages, and some browsing. Normal use with photos, social apps, and short videos runs 1 to 1.5 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use can eat 2 to 3 GB a day. Here is what each size costs in Philippines right now:
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Philippines?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Philippines starts at $9.37 on this page, which is hard for airport kiosks to beat. A local SIM still makes sense if you need a local phone number or plan to stay for months. For a normal trip, the eSIM wins on price and effort.
Setting up your Philippines eSIM
Buy your planYou get a QR code by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Airport and hotel wifi can be weak.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to find the network.
Check the validity clockSome plans start counting at purchase, not at first use. Check before you buy.
Good to know before you land in Philippines
The SIM Registration Act (RA 11934) applies to everyone. Tourists register with a passport plus proof of local address and a departure ticket, and a tourist-registered SIM is valid for 30 days before automatic deactivation.
Smart and Globe sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs in the arrival halls of all three NAIA terminals for 2,000 to 3,000 PHP, which is far above city prices. In town, Smart runs promos like unlimited 5G data for 7 days at 299 PHP.
Pick Smart or Globe if your trip covers smaller islands or rural provinces, since DITO's fast speeds are mostly a city thing.
Philippines Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Philippines
What is the cheapest eSIM for Philippines?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is MegaEsim with 10 GB for 30 Days at $9.37. That works out to $0.94 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Philippines?
The plans we compare connect to Globe, SMART. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Philippines eSIMs support 5G?
18 of the 18 plans we track for Philippines include 5G where the local network offers it. The rest run on 4G, which is still fine for maps, calls over apps, and video.
Can I top up my Philippines eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 18 of the 18 plans here support top ups, so you can add data without buying a new eSIM. The rest need a fresh plan once the data ends.
Will I still receive bank SMS and OTP codes?
Yes, if you keep your home SIM active. Travel eSIMs are data only. Your phone can hold both at once, so leave your normal SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data. Turn off roaming data on the home SIM to avoid charges.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number or calls?
The plans we compare are data only, so there is no local number. Calls work fine over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app that uses data. If you need a real local number, a local SIM is the better tool.
How many GB do I need for a week in Philippines?
Around 3 to 5 GB covers a week of maps, messaging, and normal browsing. Heavy video or hotspot use needs 1 to 2 GB per day. Today the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is MegaEsim at $5.14.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT across 18 plans. Every plan is ranked by the true cost per gigabyte, not marketing claims. We do not take money for rankings, and providers cannot pay for a higher position. Read the full method on our how we rank page.
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