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🇵🇭 eSIM for the Philippines
Island-hopping in the Philippines means ferries, small airports and a lot of rebooking on the fly, which is exactly when a working data connection matters most.
Philippines eSIM plans and prices
In short: Num sells 14 prepaid data eSIM plans for the Philippines, from $3.28 for 500 MB per day (1 day) up to 50 GB over 180 days at $75.44. The best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $13.35 ($1.33). It connects to Globe and SMART with 5G on every plan. Validity starts when the eSIM first connects in the Philippines, it installs by QR code on any eSIM-capable iPhone, and your own number keeps working.
Live prices, updated from our provider catalogue · 3G/4G/5G. These are the amounts charged at checkout — nothing is added afterwards.
| Plan | Validity | Total data | Per GB | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 500 MB | $6.72 | $3.28 |
| 2 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 2 GB | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| 1 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 1 GB | $3.48 | $3.48 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.69 | $3.69 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 15 days | 3 GB | $1.50 | $4.51 |
| 3 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 3 GB | $1.50 | $4.51 |
| 3 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 3 GB | $1.60 | $4.80 |
| 5 GB per dayTop-up available | 1 day | 5 GB | $1.49 | $7.46 |
| 5 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 5 GB | $1.50 | $7.52 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 1 GB | $7.58 | $7.58 |
| 10 GB per dayTop-up availableBest value | 1 day | 10 GB | $1.33 | $13.35 |
| 10 GB totalTop-up available | 30 days | 10 GB | $1.37 | $13.71 |
| 1 GB totalTop-up available | 365 days | 1 GB | $14.35 | $14.35 |
| 50 GB totalTop-up available | 180 days | 50 GB | $1.51 | $75.44 |
Prices shown were generated on 2026-10-08 and can change with our provider's catalogue. The app always shows the current price before you pay.
Best Philippines eSIM by trip length
Our pick for each trip length: the cheapest plan that lasts the whole stay and carries enough data for maps, messaging and a bit of video. Heavy streamers should go a size up.
| Trip | Our pick | Validity | Total data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend Philippines eSIM for 3 days | 1 GB total | 7 days | 1 GB | $3.69 |
| One week Philippines eSIM for 7 days | 3 GB total | 15 days | 3 GB | $4.51 |
| Two weeks Philippines eSIM for 14 days | 5 GB total | 30 days | 5 GB | $7.52 |
| A month Philippines eSIM for 30 days | 10 GB total | 30 days | 10 GB | $13.71 |
Using your eSIM in the Philippines
Networks named on the plan: Globe and SMART. 5G is included on every plan here — the speed string on each is 3G/4G/5G.
$3.28 buys 500 MB over 1 day; $75.44 buys 50 GB over 180 days. Every plan here can be topped up from the app without reinstalling anything.
Practical notes for the Philippines
- Coverage is good in Manila, Cebu and the main tourist islands, and variable on smaller islands and at sea.
- Grab is the sane way to move around Manila and Cebu, and it needs data to book.
- Resort islands often have weak wi-fi; a larger plan is worth it if you are working from the beach.
How to get connected
- Download Num and pick the Philippines.
- Choose a plan and pay with Apple Pay.
- Scan the QR code the app gives you — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
- Turn on data roaming for the Num line when you land.
Questions about the Philippines
How much does an eSIM for the Philippines cost?
Plans start at $3.28. The table on this page shows current prices — 14 options ranging from short trips to month-long stays. These are the prices you pay in the app; there are no separate activation or delivery fees.
Will my phone work with a the Philippines eSIM?
Most iPhones from the XR and XS onward support eSIM, and the handset must be carrier-unlocked. Check the compatibility page for the full list before you buy.
When does the plan start counting down?
Validity begins when the eSIM first connects to a network in the coverage area, not when you buy it. You can install it before you travel and it will wait until you land.
Can I keep my normal number while using it?
Yes. The Num eSIM runs alongside your existing SIM, so calls and texts on your usual number keep working while data runs over the travel plan. Turn your normal line's data roaming off to avoid a roaming bill.
Can I add more data if I run out?
Yes — reloadable plans can be topped up from inside the app without buying a new eSIM or reinstalling anything.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Philippines?
Num does not sell unlimited plans for the Philippines. The closest are the daily-allowance plans, such as 500 MB per day, which give a fixed amount each day for the length of the trip. For most travellers the fixed bundles, from 500 MB to 50 GB, are better value.
Which networks does a Num Philippines eSIM use?
It connects to Globe and SMART and picks the strongest available network automatically. Every plan on this page supports 5G where the network offers it.
Do I get a Philippines phone number with the eSIM?
No. Num eSIMs are data-only. Your own number stays active on your existing SIM for calls and texts, and WhatsApp, iMessage and other messaging apps keep working over the eSIM's data. If you need a local number, see our guide to eSIMs with a phone number.
What is the best eSIM for the Philippines?
It depends on how long you stay and how much you use maps and video. On this page the best value per gigabyte is 10 GB per day for 1 day at $13.35 ($1.33); the trip-length picks match a plan to a weekend, a week, two weeks and a month.