Best eSIM for the Philippines: Plans and Prices Compared
August 4th, 2026
TL;DR
If you are buying this week and just want the short answer: the cheapest Keep On Roaming plan for the Philippines is the Roam Like Home® Philippines 1 GB 7 Days at £10.50. The best value per gigabyte is the 20 GB 30 Days plan at £64.00, which works out at £3.20 per GB, the lowest in the range. For most trips of two to four weeks, the 5 GB 30 Days plan at £20.00 (£4.00 per GB) is a sensible middle ground. Every plan connects to the Globe network and installs before you fly.
What to look for in a travel eSIM for the Philippines
The Philippines is an island nation, and your trip will probably involve more than one of them. Between city days in Manila, beach time and boat transfers, you want mobile data on a local network rather than relying on hotel or café Wi-Fi. Keep On Roaming's Philippines plans connect to Globe, with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G available depending on your device and location.
Plan flexibility matters just as much. A long weekend in Cebu and a month of island hopping are very different trips, and paying for data you will never use is as frustrating as running out halfway through. Look for a range that covers both short unlimited bursts and longer fixed allowances, so you can match the plan to the trip rather than the other way round.
Top-ups are your safety net. If your data runs low, you should be able to add more from your account dashboard without installing a new eSIM or hunting for a phone shop on a small island.
Finally, install before you fly. A good travel eSIM lets you scan a QR code at home, then activates when you arrive and connect. That means you step off the plane with working data instead of queueing for airport Wi-Fi with everyone else from your flight.
The Keep On Roaming plans for the Philippines
All plans below are data-only and run on the Globe network, with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
| Plan | Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Like Home Philippines 1 GB 7 Days | 1 GB | 7 days | £10.50 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines 2 GB 15 Days | 2 GB | 15 days | £15.00 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines 3 GB 30 Days | 3 GB | 30 days | £17.00 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines 5 GB 30 Days | 5 GB | 30 days | £20.00 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines 10 GB 30 Days | 10 GB | 30 days | £36.00 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines 20 GB 30 Days | 20 GB | 30 days | £64.00 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines Unlimited 1 Days | Unlimited | 1 day | £13.50 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines Unlimited 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | £20.50 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines Unlimited 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | £33.50 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines Unlimited 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | £46.00 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines Unlimited 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | £65.50 |
| Roam Like Home Philippines Unlimited 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | £97.50 |
On the fixed allowance plans, the price per gigabyte falls as the allowance grows. The 1 GB plan works out at £10.50 per GB, the 5 GB plan at £4.00, the 10 GB plan at £3.60 and the 20 GB plan at £3.20, the cheapest per gigabyte in the range. If you know you will stream video, video call home or share a lot of photos over a month, the larger allowances reward you for committing up front.
The unlimited plans suit shorter, heavier trips. If you are only in the country for a few days and plan to navigate, translate and upload constantly, the Unlimited 3 Days plan at £20.50 or the Unlimited 5 Days at £33.50 removes the need to watch a data meter at all.
Quick answers before you buy
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Most recent smartphones support eSIM, but check yours before you buy. Look in your phone's settings for an option to add an eSIM or a mobile data plan; if it is there, you are good to go. Your phone also needs to be unlocked from your home carrier.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel. You install via a QR code, and the eSIM activates when you arrive in the Philippines and connect. Doing it at home means you have Wi-Fi, time and no airport stress.
Does the plan start counting down as soon as I install it?
No. The eSIM activates when you arrive and connect, so installing it a few days before departure does not eat into your plan's duration.
What happens if I run out of data?
You can top up an existing eSIM with more data from your account dashboard, without installing a new eSIM. That is handy when the last week of a trip turns out heavier on data than you planned.
Will my phone number change?
No. These plans are data-only, so your existing SIM, number, calls and texts keep working alongside the eSIM. You can still receive calls and texts on your usual number while the eSIM handles your data.
Which network will I be connected to?
Globe, with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G available depending on your device and where you are in the country.
Ready to get connected? Pick the plan that fits your trip, install it before you pack, and land already online. Browse the full range of Philippines plans and get your eSIM sorted today.