Answers
42 questions about mobile and internet in the Philippines, answered directly. Every price we quote carries the source it came from and the date it was checked — see how we check our data.
SIMs, eSIMs, and airport pickup for travellers.
- What is the best SIM card for tourists in the Philippines?
- What is the best eSIM for the Philippines?
- Is Airalo's unlimited Philippines eSIM really unlimited?
- Should I get an eSIM or a physical SIM in the Philippines?
- Where can I buy a SIM card at Manila airport (NAIA)?
- What is the best SIM card for one week in the Philippines?
- What is the best SIM for a short 3 to 5 day trip to the Philippines?
- What is the best SIM card for one month in the Philippines?
- What is the best data plan for digital nomads in the Philippines?
- Smart or Globe — which is better for tourists in the Philippines?
- What is the best unlimited data plan for tourists in the Philippines?
- How much mobile data do I need for a trip to the Philippines?
- Which Philippine network will my travel eSIM connect to?
- How long does a tourist SIM last in the Philippines?
- Where can I buy a SIM card in the Philippines outside the airport?
Prepaid data packs, operators, and how promos work.
- What is the best prepaid mobile plan in the Philippines?
- What are DITO Level-Up packs and how do they work?
- Smart or DITO — which should I choose in the Philippines?
- What does "fair use" mean on Philippine mobile plans?
- Which mobile network has the best coverage in the Philippines?
- How do I top up or add load to a Philippine prepaid SIM?
Fiber, prepaid fiber, and 5G home broadband.
- What is the cheapest home internet in the Philippines?
- Can I get home internet in the Philippines without a contract?
- How long is a fiber internet contract in the Philippines?
- PLDT vs Globe vs Converge — which fiber provider is best in the Philippines?
- What is the best 5G home internet in the Philippines?
- Fiber or 5G home internet — which should I get in the Philippines?
- Which Philippine fiber plan gives the best value for money?
- What internet speed do I actually need at home in the Philippines?
- What is the best internet setup for working remotely from the Philippines?
Who serves where, and how to check your address.
Registration, eSIM support, top-ups, and troubleshooting.
What things actually cost and how to spend less.
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