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Manila eSIM

58 Philippines plans · from $5.33

Manila is a transit city for most travellers — a night either side of a flight to Palawan, Cebu or Siargao. A travel eSIM makes the awkward part workable: NAIA has four terminals that are not walkable between each other, and sorting a Grab between them needs data.

Landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)

The four NAIA terminals are separate buildings connected by a shuttle, and a domestic connection often means changing terminals in city traffic. Leave far more time than the schedule suggests, and book the transfer in-app.

eSIM plans that cover Manila

Manila is covered by every Philippines plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$5.33

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.68

2 GB

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$8.13

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$9.18

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$10.58

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.70

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$15.33

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$19.72

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$23.23

20 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$37.27

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$37.27

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$72.37

50 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$81.13

100 GB

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$142.56

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$177.67

Which networks you'll be on in Manila

Siima eSIMs for the Philippines ride Globe and Smart. Smart generally has the edge on island and provincial coverage; Globe is strong across Metro Manila.

Coverage around Manila

LRT, MRT and EDSA

The Manila rail lines are elevated with consistent signal. Coverage along EDSA is good — which matters, because you will spend real time stationary on it.

Makati, BGC and Intramuros

Dense coverage across the business districts and 5G in much of BGC. Intramuros and the older Manila districts are well covered outdoors, weaker inside the thick colonial stone.

Palawan, Boracay and Cebu

The same plan covers them. El Nido and Coron have coverage in town and along the main roads; the island-hopping boat routes and the lagoons are effectively offline.

Tagaytay and the provinces

The road south to Tagaytay and Taal holds signal throughout. Provincial coverage across Luzon is broadly good on the main highways.

How much data you need

Manila plus an island week is typically 5–7 GB — heavy Grab and maps use in the city, much lighter once you are on a beach with no signal anyway.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Will my eSIM work on the Philippine islands?
Yes — Siima plans for the Philippines are country-wide and cover Palawan, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol and Siargao. Expect solid coverage in the towns and resort strips, and none at all on island-hopping boat trips and in the lagoons.
Is an eSIM useful for a short NAIA layover?
Yes, more than in most airports. NAIA's terminals are separate buildings and a domestic transfer means a shuttle or a Grab through Manila traffic — having live data to arrange and track that is worth the small plan on its own.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Manila?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Philippines, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Manila?
Manila plus an island week is typically 5–7 GB — heavy Grab and maps use in the city, much lighter once you are on a beach with no signal anyway.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Manila?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Manila start from $5.33 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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