Free eSIM in Philippines — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$0.80
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Unavailable — buy another plan
- Activation
- On network connection
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Philippines
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
What's Included
Philippines eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 38 fixed-data Philippines plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $2.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $2.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 9 of the 43 Philippines data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Philippines eSIM cost?
A Philippines eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $5.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $12.99 for 20GB (5 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.65/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Philippines works out at a median of $0.90 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 57 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $5.99 | $1.20 |
| 10GB | 3 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 5 days | $12.99 | $0.65 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Philippines with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇵🇭 About eSIMs in Philippines
A Philippines eSIM removes one job from an itinerary that may already involve several flights, ferries and hotel transfers. Mobile data is reliable in Manila and Cebu and useful in major visitor hubs such as Boracay and El Nido, where you will likely need maps, ferry updates, accommodation messages and Grab. Coverage becomes less predictable on open-water crossings and remote islands, so download tickets and offline maps before leaving a town.
Choose data around the way you travel rather than the number of days alone. Messaging, navigation and booking apps use relatively little; uploading island video or sharing a hotspot uses much more. Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before departure, keep your primary SIM enabled for calls and verification texts, and assign cellular data to the Philippines line after landing. Your plan details show the allowance and validity for each option, while the live catalogue above lets you compare shorter trips with larger packages.
How to activate your eSIM in Philippines
- 1Install before departureAdd the eSIM while you have reliable Wi-Fi and label it Philippines. Keep the line switched off until you arrive.
- 2Switch data after landingSet Cellular Data to the Philippines eSIM and enable Data Roaming for that line only.
- 3Test before leaving the airportOpen a map or web page in Manila, Cebu or your arrival airport before starting the next transfer.
- 4Prepare for island transfersSave ferry tickets, hotel details and offline maps because signal can disappear between islands.
Philippines eSIM FAQ
Will a Philippines eSIM work while island-hopping?
It works in populated areas covered by a partner network, but signal can drop offshore and on remote islands. Download essential details before boat trips.
How much data should I choose for the Philippines?
Maps, messaging and booking apps are light use; frequent photo and video uploads need a larger allowance. Compare the live plan sizes above against your itinerary.
Can I use Grab with a travel eSIM?
Yes. A data eSIM supports apps such as Grab, maps and messaging. Keep your primary number available if an app requests an SMS verification code.
When should I activate the Philippines eSIM?
Install it before departure, then enable it for data after landing. The applicable validity rules are shown with the selected plan.
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