Internet and mobile providers in the Philippines — compare plans and prices
Best Data Plan for Digital Nomads in the Philippines
Working remotely? You need reliable data for video calls, cloud apps, and heavy usage. These 30-day plans are built for serious connectivity.
For remote work, Holafly's unlimited eSIM at $47/month removes all data anxiety. It runs on both Smart and Globe networks, so you get the widest coverage possible.
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 DITOUnli 30 days |  Smart30-day 5G |  Airalo10GB / 30 days |  Nomad15GB / 30 days | Airalo20GB / 30 days |  GlobeTraveler SIM 80GB | HolaflyUnlimited / 30 days | |
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| Price | ₱299Best | ₱749 | $17 | $25 | $26 | ₱1,500 | $47 |
| Validity | 30 daysBest | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Data | unlimited | 3GB/day fair use | 10GB | 15GB | 20GB | 80GB + unli calls/texts | Unlimited |
| Type | Physical SIM | Physical SIM | eSIM | eSIM | eSIM | Physical SIM | eSIM |
| Network in PH | DITO | Smart | Smart | Globe | Smart | Globe | Smart/Globe |
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Frequently asked questions
In Metro Manila, Cebu, and other major cities — yes. Smart and Globe 4G/5G handle Zoom and Google Meet without issues. Rural areas can be spotty.
Absolutely. Use your SIM/eSIM as a backup. Coworking spaces in Manila, Cebu, and Siargao typically offer 50–100 Mbps fiber — much faster than mobile data.
A typical workday with video calls uses 2–5 GB. Over a month, plan for at least 60–100 GB. That rules out most capped plans — go with unlimited or 80 GB+.
eSIMs from international providers are data-only — no local number. If you need a Philippine number, get a physical SIM from Smart or Globe alongside your eSIM.