The short answer
The best eSIM for Manila, Philippines is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $5.79, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.69 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | SMART, Globe |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $4.19 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $5.79 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $8.89 |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $34.19 (regional plan, 20 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in Philippines: what to know
Opensignal's October 2023 report found Globe had the broadest signal availability and Smart the fastest downloads; Smart led 5G coverage in April 2024. DITO, not on our plans, took Best Network in July 2026.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
Which eSIM for your Manila trip
- A week$4.193 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$5.795 GB · 30 days
- A month$8.8910 GB · 30 days
- Longer$34.1920 GB · 90 days · regional plan
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Philippines data plans that work in Manila
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | SMART 5G | $1.69 |
| 500 MB | 7 days | SMART 5G | $1.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | SMART 5G | $4.19 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | SMART 5G | $4.39 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | SMART 5G | $5.79 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | SMART 5G | $8.89 |
11 Philippines plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026. See every plan and today’s prices or read the Philippines eSIM guide.
Online as you land in Manila
Switch the line on as the plane lands and you’re online walking off, ready to call a ride into town:
Across Manila
The same plan covers you in Makati and Taguig, and on the way between them.
Planning Manila
Questions people ask about a Manila eSIM
Does a Philippines eSIM work in Manila?
Yes. A Philippines eSIM runs on the Philippines’ own networks (SMART, Globe), so the same plan works in Manila and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Manila plan to buy.
How much does an eSIM for Manila cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, Philippines plans started at $1.69 and went up to $42.69 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Manila?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Will I be online when I land in Manila?
Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch the line on as the plane lands at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). You are online walking off the plane, with no SIM counter and no airport wifi.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a Manila concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Manila. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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