Best eSIM for Philippines: 6 Providers Compared (Real Prices)
By Ploy Suwannakit · Aug 8, 2026 · 5 min read
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Island-hopping around the Philippines means your data plan needs to keep up as you move between Manila, Cebu, Palawan, and wherever else is on the itinerary — not just work well in one city. I checked live pricing from six well-known providers we track for the Philippines, and found a genuinely unique plan length that none of our other destinations have.
The quick answer
- Cheapest unlimited data for a full month: Maya Mobile at $49.99 — Ubigi is normally the closest competitor at $59.00, with eSIMCard ($53.90), Airalo ($71.00), and Saily ($59.99) further behind.
- Best short-trip unlimited: Maya Mobile again, at $9.99 for 3 days.
- Cheapest entry point: Ubigi's 1GB/7-day plan at $2.50.
- Notable standout: Nomad eSIM sells a 20GB plan valid for 45 days at $27.00 — a duration none of the other five providers price at all for the Philippines, useful if your island-hopping itinerary runs longer than a typical trip.
Live Philippines deals right now
Public promo codes from providers selling Philippines eSIMs — pulled live from our deals list, so this section updates itself and disappears when nothing is running.
New customers only, first order; the discount is capped at $3 per Airalo's terms.
Get 50% off your first purchase, capped at $15. Applied automatically at checkout, no code needed.
Public sitewide banner code, first purchase only.
What you'll actually pay: six providers compared
Airalo
Airalo's Philippines lineup covers 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 30 days, with fixed data from 1GB/3-days at $4.00 up through 20GB/30-days at $30.00. A 5GB/7-day plan is $11.00, and 10GB/7-days is $18.00. Unlimited tiers start at $11.50 for 3 days and reach $71.00 for a full month.
eSIMCard
eSIMCard's Philippines pricing is unlimited-only, priced by duration: $3.47 for 1 day, $13.29 for 5 days, $17.83 for a week, $30.91 for 15 days, and $53.90 for 30 days — competitive with Ubigi's own unlimited tiers at every duration. Real discount code active:
Nomad eSIM
Nomad eSIM's standout for the Philippines is a 20GB plan valid for 45 days at $27.00 — a length nobody else prices here, genuinely useful for a longer island-hopping trip. Its unlimited tiers cover 5 days ($18.00) and 10 days ($33.00), with fixed 30-day tiers at 10GB ($17.00), 5GB ($11.00), and 3GB ($7.00). Real discount code active:
15% off, single-use per customer. Excludes plans under $5, sale plans, add-on data, unlimited plans, and the Thailand 50GB plan.
Saily
Saily's 1GB/7-day plan at $3.99 is close to the cheapest single tier we found. Its unlimited range runs from $18.99 (5 days) to $59.99 (30 days), and the fixed 30-day tiers are solid: 20GB at $29.99, 10GB at $18.99, 5GB at $11.99. Real discount code active:
Ubigi
Ubigi has the cheapest absolute entry point for the Philippines — 1GB for 7 days at $2.50 — and its unlimited 7-day plan at $23.00 is one of the cheapest ways to cover about a week. Its 30-day unlimited plan at $59.00 is normally the second-cheapest full-month option after Maya Mobile. Real discount code active:
Maya Mobile
Maya's flat rate — $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7 days, $27.99 for 14 days, $49.99 for 30 days — is normally the best unlimited deal in the Philippines at every duration where a direct comparison exists. Real discount code active:
Why the prices are all over the place
Maya sells unlimited-only and charges the same flat rate everywhere it operates, rather than pricing the Philippines as its own market. Airalo, eSIMCard, Nomad eSIM, Saily, and Ubigi all mix fixed-data with unlimited (eSIMCard is unlimited-only here specifically) — and Nomad eSIM's unique 45-day tier is worth knowing about specifically if your trip runs long, since nobody else prices anything close to that length.
My honest take: island-hopping trips often involve more downtime between destinations (ferries, flights, waiting around) than people expect, and a fixed 10-20GB plan usually covers maps, messaging, and social media comfortably across a two-to-three-week itinerary — unlimited is really only worth it if you're streaming or tethering heavily. Our data usage guide can help you estimate your own needs.
How to pick based on your trip
- A short trip (around 3 days): Maya Mobile at $9.99, ahead of every other 3-day option.
- About a week: Maya Mobile at $19.99 is usually cheapest, just ahead of Ubigi's 7-day unlimited at $23.00.
- Two weeks: Ubigi's 15-day unlimited at $40.00 and eSIMCard's equivalent at $30.91 are both worth checking against Airalo ($48.00) and Saily ($48.99).
- A longer island-hopping trip (around 45 days): Nomad eSIM's 20GB/45-day plan at $27.00 is a unique offering — nothing else on this list prices a plan at this length.
- A full month, fixed data is enough: Nomad eSIM's 10GB/30-day plan at $17.00 is solid value, or Ubigi's 10GB/30-day at $16.00 if you want a comparable option.
- A full month, you want unlimited: Maya Mobile at $49.99, ahead of Ubigi ($59.00), eSIMCard ($53.90), Airalo ($71.00), and Saily ($59.99).
A few things worth knowing before you buy
Coverage is strong in Manila, Cebu, and other major hubs, but signal quality can vary noticeably between islands — a normal characteristic of island-hopping itineraries regardless of which eSIM you choose, so it's worth checking your specific route if it includes smaller or more remote islands.
Install before you fly, or as soon as you have wifi at your first stop. Every provider here lets you activate on your own schedule.
Check your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked first — our compatibility guide takes about a minute.
If this is your first time using an eSIM, our beginner's guide to how eSIMs work covers installation and activation from the very start.
See the full, live list of Philippines eSIM plans sorted by price, if you want to compare exact tiers side by side.
Cheapest Philippines eSIM plans right now
Live prices-
Roamable100MB · 7 daysGet eSIM$0.10 -
abesteSIMUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.43 -
MoodSIM100MB · 7 daysGet eSIM$0.49 -
Yesim500MB · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.51
Ploy is a Bangkok-based travel writer covering Southeast and East Asia, from Chiang Mai co-working cafes to overnight trains in Vietnam. She's tested more late-night airport SIM kiosks than she'd like to admit, which is exactly why she writes about eSIMs now.
Frequently asked questions about Philippines eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for Philippines?
Right now the cheapest Philippines eSIM on eSIMKart is abesteSIM's Unlimited plan for 1 day at $0.43. Prices from 123 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Philippines?
Yes — 2629 unlimited-data plans cover Philippines. The cheapest is abesteSIM's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.43. Most unlimited plans apply a fair-use speed cap after heavy daily use, so check the provider's terms.
How many providers sell eSIMs for Philippines?
123 providers currently list 8687 plans for Philippines, from $0.43 to $995.80. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
How long does a Philippines eSIM last?
Validity ranges from 1 to 730 days. Pick a plan that covers your whole stay — validity usually starts on first connection, and most plans can't be paused.
Which Philippines eSIM providers offer 5G?
abesteSIM, AirPlans, ASimGo, co:sim, Dingo, Esimatic, eSimHero, eSIMzio, Eskimo, Flysimio, GigSky, Globie, JamboSim, Lempart Flex, Maya Mobile, MegaEsim, MicroEsim, MoodSIM, PikaSim, Roamable, Roamix, Roamless, SimSmash, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, Tripuck, vigxo, Virgin Connect, Yatelo (29) report 5G access in Philippines where the local network supports it. Other providers may also offer 5G but haven't published network details.
Can I use a multi-country eSIM in Philippines?
Yes — 4156 regional or global plans listed here also work in Philippines. They cost a little more per GB but save you from buying a separate eSIM for each country on a multi-stop trip.
Will my phone work with a Philippines eSIM?
You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone — most iPhones from XS onward and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before buying.
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