Best eSIM for Philippines (2026)
Prices checked 14 Nov 2026 by Steve
What is the best eSIM for Philippines?
As of 14 Nov 2026, the cheapest Philippines eSIM per GB we found is Nomad's 50 GB plan at A$59.66 for 30 days (A$1.19/GB). As of 14 Nov 2026, the best 1-week Philippines eSIM is Airalo's 3 GB plan at A$12.00 for 7 days. As of 14 Nov 2026, the cheapest unlimited Philippines eSIM is Maya Mobile's Unlimited plan at US$49.99 (≈ A$73.68) for 30 days (≈ A$2.46/day).
Philippines eSIM plans compared
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| Provider | Data | Days | Price | Per GB | Hotspot | Checked | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nomad  Cheapest | 50 GB | 30 | A$59.66 | A$1.19 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 | A$71.00 | A$1.42 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | 50 GB | 30 | A$78.00 | A$1.56 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 | A$39.28 | A$1.96 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | 25 GB | 30 | A$50.00 | A$2.00 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | A$42.00 | A$2.10 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | US$29.99 (≈ A$44.20) | ≈ A$2.21 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | A$44.50 | A$2.23 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 7 | A$24.00 | A$2.40 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 | A$24.73 | A$2.47 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | A$26.50 | A$2.65 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | A$27.50 | A$2.75 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | US$18.99 (≈ A$27.99) | ≈ A$2.80 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | A$28.00 | A$2.80 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 30 | A$28.00 | A$2.80 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 | A$16.00 | A$3.20 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | A$16.50 | A$3.30 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | 3 GB | 30 | A$10.19 | A$3.40 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | A$17.00 | A$3.40 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | US$11.99 (≈ A$17.67) | ≈ A$3.53 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | A$18.00 | A$3.60 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | A$11.50 | A$3.83 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | US$7.99 (≈ A$11.78) | ≈ A$3.93 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | A$12.00 | A$4.00 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | 3 GB | 15 | A$12.00 | A$4.00 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | 1 GB | 7 | A$5.82 | A$5.82 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | US$3.99 (≈ A$5.88) | ≈ A$5.88 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | A$6.00 | A$6.00 | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Maya Mobile | Unlimited | 3 | US$9.99 (≈ A$14.72) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | A$17.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 3 | A$18.91 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 | A$19.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 5 | A$26.19 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | A$27.50 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 | US$18.99 (≈ A$27.99) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Maya Mobile | Unlimited | 7 | US$19.99 (≈ A$29.46) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 | A$31.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 7 | A$36.38 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 7 | US$26.99 (≈ A$39.78) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | A$40.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | Unlimited | 7 | A$40.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Maya Mobile | Unlimited | 14 | US$27.99 (≈ A$41.25) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 | A$43.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 10 | A$48.02 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | A$51.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | US$34.99 (≈ A$51.57) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 | A$57.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | Unlimited | 15 | A$69.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | A$71.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | US$48.99 (≈ A$72.20) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Maya Mobile | Unlimited | 30 | US$49.99 (≈ A$73.68) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 | A$79.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Ubigi | Unlimited | 30 | A$102.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | A$104.50 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | US$71.99 (≈ A$106.10) | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 | A$117.00 | Checking | Varies | 14 Nov 2026 | Get plan |
Providers change prices often; confirm at checkout. USD plans are charged in US$. Any ≈ A$ estimate and sorting use the manually set conversion rate. Prices older than 30 days are hidden until re-checked.
eSIM vs your phone company
| Option | Total | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra roaming | A$70.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Optus roaming | A$35.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Vodafone roaming | A$35.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Cheapest eSIM | A$24.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Option | Total | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra roaming | A$140.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Optus roaming | A$70.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Vodafone roaming | A$70.00 | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Cheapest eSIM | A$39.28 | 14 Nov 2026 |
Philippines travel tips
- Most Philippines trips involve island-hopping, such as Palawan (El Nido and Coron), Cebu, Bohol and Siargao. Coverage can vary a lot from one island to the next and on boats between them, so check the provider's coverage map for each place on your itinerary and download offline maps before you go.
- Two weeks of maps, messaging, booking boats and posting photos adds up. Plan on about 1 GB a day for medium use, and more if you share a hotspot or upload a lot of video.
- Keep your Australian SIM switched on so bank and login codes sent by SMS still reach you, and turn its data roaming off so you're not charged for data. Use the eSIM as your data line.
- Power and Wi-Fi can be unreliable at smaller island stays, so a power bank and offline copies of bookings are worth having. Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for Philippines?
As of 14 Nov 2026, the cheapest Philippines eSIM per GB we found is Nomad's 50 GB plan at A$59.66 for 30 days (A$1.19/GB). As of 14 Nov 2026, the best 1-week Philippines eSIM is Airalo's 3 GB plan at A$12.00 for 7 days. As of 14 Nov 2026, the cheapest unlimited Philippines eSIM is Maya Mobile's Unlimited plan at US$49.99 (≈ A$73.68) for 30 days (≈ A$2.46/day).
Will my eSIM work on the Philippine islands?
Coverage varies a lot between islands, and on boats between them. Check the provider's coverage map for each island on your trip and download offline maps as a backup.
How much data do I need for 2 weeks in the Philippines?
At medium use of about 1 GB a day, around 14 GB is a good starting point. Plan for more if you share a hotspot or upload video. The calculator below works out the cheapest plan for the amount you pick.
Should I get unlimited or fixed GB for the Philippines?
Unlimited can suit heavy users and long trips, while a fixed-GB plan is often cheaper for lighter use. Compare both in the table above, and check unlimited plans for fair-use limits.
Can I keep my Australian number for bank codes?
Yes, if your phone supports two SIMs. Keep your Australian SIM on for calls and SMS codes with its data roaming off, and use the eSIM for data.
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Last updated 14 Nov 2026.