eSIM for Philippines

Discover the Philippines with the freedom to stay connected throughout your trip.

eSIM for the Philippines: unlimited or per-GB data

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All eSIMs for Philippines

  • SunWave

    Starts when you arrive in the Philippines 5GData onlyPer GB or unlimitedSmart · GlobeInstant QRFrom $3 USD
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  • BoraConnect

    Starts when you arrive in the Philippines 5GData onlyPer GB or unlimitedGlobeInstant QRFrom $3 USD
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PHILIPPINES ESIM FAQ

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Which eSIM for Philippines is right for me?

SunWave, from Telefonía_MX, if you want a data-only eSIM on the Smart · Globe 5G network, with per-GB or unlimited plans, unlimited hotspot and recharge.

BoraConnect, from Telefonía_MX, is data only on the Globe 5G network, with per-GB or unlimited plans, unlimited hotspot and recharge.

If your route includes more countries in Asia, a regional eSIM in eSIM for Asia. If you still have questions, Lia can help you choose.

Can I use my phone as a hotspot?

Yes. SunWave includes an unlimited hotspot; BoraConnect includes an unlimited hotspot.

Hotspot use counts against the data and terms of the plan you choose.

Should I choose unlimited or by GB?

There are per-GB and unlimited plans, according to each product page. On unlimited plans from SunWave and BoraConnect with a daily high-speed allowance, once you use it you keep browsing at 384 Kbps until the next reset.

A per-GB plan is a better fit if your trip is long or you watch little video. Choose on each product page the plan that matches your days.

How much data do I need for my trip to the Philippines?

For maps and messages over a few days, a small per-GB plan is usually enough. If you use social media and some video, a larger plan or an unlimited plan is a better fit, if the product page offers one. If you upload photos or video every day, unlimited is the more comfortable option when it is available.

Each product page lists the plans and their validity. If you still have questions, Lia can help you choose.

Which network does it use, and is there 5G?

SunWave connects to Smart · Globe with 5G; BoraConnect connects to Globe with 5G. 5G depends on local coverage and on your phone being compatible; if 5G is not available, the network offers 4G where it is present.

It covers the Philippines, including cities such as Manila, Cebu and Davao, according to the product pages.

Can I recharge if I stay longer?

SunWave is rechargeable: when the validity ends you can recharge from the link in your delivery email; you have up to 60 days to do so before the eSIM is deactivated.

BoraConnect is rechargeable: when the validity ends you can recharge from the link in your delivery email; you have up to 60 days to do so before the eSIM is deactivated.

When do I install my eSIM and how do I receive it?

You receive the QR instantly. Install it before you travel, on Wi-Fi: up to 60 days ahead with all of them. Installing does not start the validity; the days count from the first connection to a network in the Philippines.

Your usual SIM can stay in the phone.

Does it work if I also go to a country near the Philippines?

No. These eSIMs cover the Philippines only.

If you also go to eSIM for Taiwan, eSIM for Japan and eSIM for Singapore, see those collections. If your route crosses more countries, see the regional eSIMs in eSIM for Asia.

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