Last updated: September 5th, 2026
Philippines eSIM prices in 2026 start at $2.99 for 1 GB and run up to about $74 for 30 days of unlimited data. Travelsim Asia holds the cheapest 1 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB plans; Nomad wins at 20 GB and 50 GB. And unlike most destinations, the network behind the price matters here: every provider except Travelsim Asia locks you to a single network, usually Smart or Globe but never both.
This page lists exactly what each major Philippines eSIM provider charges in September 2026, where each one is cheapest, and where the value traps are. We sell eSIMs ourselves, so we're not neutral. But where a competitor is cheaper, we say so and point to it.
Quick summary: Philippines eSIM prices 2026
- Cheapest 1 GB: Travelsim Asia, $2.99 / 7 days
- Cheapest 3 GB: Travelsim Asia, $6.99 / 30 days (Nomad $7.00 / 30 days)
- Cheapest 5 GB: Travelsim Asia, $10.49 / 30 days
- Cheapest 10 GB: Travelsim Asia, $14.99 / 30 days
- Cheapest 20 GB: Nomad, $27.00 / 45 days
- Cheapest 50 GB: Nomad, $45.00 / 30 days
- Lowest cost per GB: Nomad 50 GB, $0.90/GB
- Best truly unlimited: Holafly, no daily throttle (Globe only)
- Only dual-network eSIM (Smart + Globe): Travelsim Asia
- No app required: Travelsim Asia
Prices verified September 2026. Always check provider websites before purchasing.
How much does a Philippines eSIM cost? (quick answer)
Philippines eSIM prices range from $2.99 for a 1 GB short-stay plan to around $45 to $49 for 50 GB, with unlimited plans running roughly $3 to $4 per day. Most visitors pay $10 to $15 total for a one-to-two-week trip.
| Plan size | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $2.99 to $4.00 | Stopovers, light city use |
| 3 GB | $6.99 to $8.00 | A light week |
| 5 GB | $10.49 to $12.00 | One week, regular use |
| 10 GB | $14.99 to $19.00 | Two weeks, island hopping |
| 20 GB | $27.00 to $30.00 | Long stays, remote work |
| 50 GB | $45.00 to $48.00 | Extended stays, heavy hotspot |
Price ranges based on major providers: Travelsim Asia, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily, Ubigi. September 2026.
Travelsim Asia Philippines eSIM prices 2026
This is our product, so take this section with that in mind. Travelsim Asia sells fixed-data plans that connect to both Smart and Globe, the only major eSIM here that does, with full speed throughout and no app or account.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | $2.33 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $10.49 | $2.10 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $14.99 | $1.50 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $29.99 | $1.50 |
Networks: Smart and Globe, both of the Philippines' major networks on one eSIM: your phone connects to whichever is stronger where you are. No app, no account; the eSIM arrives by email and installs straight from the email, with top-ups through a web portal. No unlimited plans, no 50 GB tier. Cheapest 1 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB in this comparison.
Airalo Philippines eSIM prices 2026
Airalo is the most widely recognised eSIM marketplace. Its Philippines plans run on Smart only, with the longest ladder of sizes and validity windows plus unlimited tiers.
Airalo Philippines fixed plans
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 3 days | $7.50 | $2.50 |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $8.00 | $2.67 |
| 5 GB | 7 days | $11.00 | $2.20 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $11.50 | $2.30 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.00 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $18.00 | $1.80 |
| 10 GB | 15 days | $18.50 | $1.85 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.00 | $1.90 |
| 20 GB | 15 days | $28.50 | $1.43 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $30.00 | $1.50 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $48.00 | $0.96 |
Airalo Philippines unlimited plans
| Validity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 3 days | $11.50 |
| 5 days | $18.50 |
| 7 days | $27.00 |
| 10 days | $34.50 |
| 15 days | $48.00 |
| 30 days | $71.00 |
Network: Smart only. App and account required. Airalo's "unlimited" plans carry a daily fair-usage cap after which speed drops; check the current threshold on Airalo's page before relying on it. Airalo is the most expensive option at most fixed sizes here, and being Smart-only means no fallback on islands where Globe is stronger.
Holafly Philippines eSIM prices 2026
Holafly only sells unlimited plans, no fixed data. Its Philippines pricing works out to roughly $2.50 to $4 per day depending on duration, and it's the closest thing to genuinely uncapped data with no stated daily throttle. It runs on Globe only.
| Validity | Price (USD) | Price per day |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $11.90 | $3.97 |
| 5 days | $20.50 | $4.10 |
| 7 days | $27.50 | $3.93 |
| 10 days | $36.50 | $3.65 |
| 15 days | $50.50 | $3.37 |
| 30 days | $73.90 | $2.46 |
Worth knowing: Holafly's pricing follows its uniform global tier, and shorter durations cost more per day (a single day is $3.90). A 7-day Holafly plan costs $27.50 against $10.49 for a Travelsim Asia 5 GB plan that covers a typical week. And because it's Globe-only, "unlimited" ends where Globe's signal does. It earns its price only for genuinely heavy daily users staying inside Globe's strong coverage.
Nomad Philippines eSIM prices 2026
Nomad is the value pick at the top of the range: cheapest 20 GB and 50 GB, the lowest per-GB rate in this comparison, and unusually long validity on several plans. It runs on Globe only.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $7.00 | $2.33 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.00 | $2.20 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $17.00 | $1.70 |
| 20 GB | 45 days | $27.00 | $1.35 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $45.00 | $0.90 |
Network: Globe only. App required. Nomad's 20 GB at $27.00 comes with 45-day validity, the longest of any plan here, and its 50 GB at $45.00 is the cheapest big plan and lowest per-GB rate ($0.90/GB). It also lists promotional unlimited tiers (5 days $18.00, 10 days $33.00) with daily allowances; the fixed plans are usually the cleaner deal.
Saily Philippines eSIM prices 2026
Saily is built by the NordVPN team: a clean app and simple pricing, though it doesn't publicly disclose which Philippine network it uses. Its plans sit mid-range at every size.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.99 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $18.99 | $1.90 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $29.99 | $1.50 |
Network: not publicly disclosed for the Philippines. In a country where Smart and Globe trade blows island by island, buying without knowing your network is a real unknown, not a technicality. App required.
Ubigi Philippines eSIM prices 2026
Ubigi operates as a full MVNO rather than a reseller. Its Philippines plans pair Smart with DITO, the country's newest network, and its large plans are aggressively priced.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $7.00 | $2.33 |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $14.00 | $1.40 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $16.00 | $1.60 |
| 25 GB | 30 days | $29.00 | $1.16 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $48.00 | $0.96 |
Ubigi Philippines capped unlimited plans
| Validity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 7 days | $23.00 |
| 15 days | $40.00 |
| 30 days | $59.00 |
Networks: DITO and Smart. App required. Ubigi's 25 GB at $29.00 is the best per-GB deal in the 20-to-25 GB range ($1.16/GB), and its 10 GB / 7 days at $14.00 suits a short heavy trip. The trade-off: DITO is the newest network with the smallest footprint, so treat Ubigi's coverage as Smart-plus-extra rather than two equals. Its "unlimited" tiers carry fair-usage caps.
Price comparison table: all providers side by side
All prices in USD, fixed data plans, best available 30-day price where offered. Bold marks the cheapest in each row.
| Data | Travelsim Asia | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $2.99 / 7d | $4.00 / 3d | $4.00 / 7d | $3.99 / 7d | $3.50 / 7d |
| 3 GB | $6.99 / 30d | $8.00 / 7d | $7.00 / 30d | $7.99 / 30d | $7.00 / 15d |
| 5 GB | $10.49 / 30d | $12.00 / 30d | $11.00 / 30d | $11.99 / 30d | N/A |
| 10 GB | $14.99 / 30d | $19.00 / 30d | $17.00 / 30d | $18.99 / 30d | $16.00 / 30d |
| 20 GB | $29.99 / 30d | $30.00 / 30d | $27.00 / 45d | $29.99 / 30d | N/A |
| 50 GB | N/A | $48.00 / 30d | $45.00 / 30d | N/A | $48.00 / 30d |
Prices verified September 2026. On the 3 GB row, Travelsim Asia's $6.99 and Nomad's $7.00 both run 30 days. Ubigi's nearest large plan is 25 GB / 30 days at $29.00. "d" = days validity.
Travelsim Asia has the lowest Philippines price at 1 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB, including the cheapest entry point in the market at $2.99, and it's the only provider here on both Smart and Globe. Nomad is cheaper at 20 GB ($27.00 with 45-day validity) and 50 GB ($45.00), with the lowest per-GB rate overall. At 3 GB the price is effectively tied ($6.99 vs $7.00), both with 30 days of validity. For the 5 GB and 10 GB plans most one-to-two-week trips need, Travelsim Asia is the cheapest, with no app and no account.
Which Philippines eSIM gives the best value?
Trip length and route decide it. Here's the straightforward breakdown:
- Stopover or a few city days (1 to 3 GB): Travelsim Asia's 1 GB at $2.99 is the cheapest entry in the market. For a light week, our 3 GB at $6.99 and Nomad's $7.00 both run 30 days; ours connects to both networks.
- One week, regular use (5 GB): Travelsim Asia at $10.49 / 30 days is cheapest, with Nomad at $11.00. Ubigi doesn't sell a 5 GB plan.
- Two weeks, island hopping (10 GB): Travelsim Asia at $14.99 / 30 days is the clear winner, $1 to $4 under everyone. This is also the tier where dual-network coverage earns its keep.
- Long stay or remote work (20 GB+): Nomad's 20 GB at $27.00 / 45 days is the cheapest and longest-lived; Ubigi's 25 GB at $29.00 gives the most data per dollar in this range. Our 20 GB is $29.99, and we'll be straight with you: on price alone, those two beat us here.
- Heavy data (50 GB): Nomad at $45.00 / 30 days is cheapest at $0.90/GB. Travelsim Asia doesn't sell a 50 GB Philippines plan.
Why the network behind the price matters here
In most eSIM markets you can buy on price alone because every network covers everywhere tourists go. The Philippines is the opposite case: an archipelago where Smart and Globe each have regions and islands where they're clearly stronger, and where the cheap plan on the wrong network can mean no signal at your beachfront guesthouse.
Every provider in this comparison except one locks you to a single network: Airalo to Smart, Nomad and Holafly to Globe, Ubigi to Smart plus the newer DITO, and Saily doesn't say. Travelsim Asia connects to both Smart and Globe on one eSIM, so the coverage question is handled no matter how your route changes. When comparing prices above, weigh that in: a dollar saved on a single-network plan is no bargain the day that network drops out.
Unlimited vs fixed: which is better for the Philippines?
Fixed, for most people. Island WiFi is too unreliable to offload onto, which sounds like an argument for unlimited, but the math rarely works: a week of Holafly costs $27.50 while a 10 GB fixed plan at $14.99 covers two weeks of heavy phone use. Unlimited pays off only for daily hotspotting or heavy streaming on cellular.
| Fixed data plan | Unlimited plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Most Philippines visitors | Heavy daily streaming or hotspot |
| Speed | Full speed to plan total | Most cap or throttle daily (Holafly excepted) |
| Price | $10.49 covers a typical week | $20.50 to $27.50 per week |
| Example | Travelsim Asia 10 GB / 30d / $14.99 | Holafly 7d / $27.50 |
Hidden costs and things to check
- Short validity on cheap plans. Airalo's 1 GB lasts only 3 days and its 3 GB tops out at 7 days. Travelsim Asia, Nomad, Saily, and Ubigi all give 1 GB a 7-day life. Check validity next to price, always.
- "Unlimited" usually has a daily cap. Only Holafly is close to genuinely uncapped. Airalo, Nomad, and Ubigi unlimited tiers slow down after a daily or total allowance.
- Single-network lock-in. The cheapest plan at your size might be on the network that's weak exactly where you're going. Factor your route, not just the sticker price.
- Local SIMs need registration. The SIM Registration Act requires ID registration for every physical Philippine SIM. Travel eSIMs skip the queue and the form entirely.
- App-and-account setup. Airalo, Nomad, Saily, and Ubigi need an app and account before you can install. Travelsim Asia delivers by email with no app, useful when you're sorting this out the night before the flight.
Dig deeper
- Best eSIM for the Philippines (2026): the full buyer's guide on networks, price, and setup, not just the numbers.
- Cheapest Philippines eSIM 2026: the lowest price at every data size, and the validity traps to avoid.
- How Much Data Do You Need for the Philippines?: realistic usage by trip length and travel style.
- How to Buy and Install a Philippines eSIM: step-by-step setup for iPhone and Android.
- Best eSIM for Siargao (2026), Smart vs Globe by area, brownouts, and honest picks for surf season.
- Travelsim Asia vs Airalo for the Philippines (2026), the head-to-head: one network or two, price by size, and where each wins.
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