Will I have signal on the Oslob whale-shark and Kawasan trips?

Along the main coastal towns, yes, but coverage thins on the mountain roads and canyoneering trails inland. Download your maps and booking details in advance so a weak signal near Kawasan Falls does not leave you stranded.

Is this the same plan that works in Manila and Bohol?

Yes. It is one national Philippines eSIM, so the same data works when you fly into Manila, ferry across to Bohol or hop to any other island. No need to buy a fresh SIM for each leg of the trip.

Cebu eSIM.

Name: Cebu travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Cebu City's heritage core to Mactan's dive sites and the south-coast whale sharks, stay online.

from $3.45/day · unlimited dataAll of Philippines →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$11.36$1.14/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$11.36

Good to know in Cebu

Cebu's best bits are day trips two to three hours away — Oslob, Moalboal, Kawasan — so download offline maps before you set off, as signal genuinely fades on the mountain and coastal roads between towns.

Two simple ways to buy

Cebu eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Cebu eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Cebu — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Cebu?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Cebu eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Cebu are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Cebu eSIM: your local data guide.

Cebu pairs a busy heritage city with island escapes, so you will bounce from Magellan's Cross and Colon Street to Mactan's dive shops and the whale sharks of Oslob. A Cebu eSIM keeps Grab, dive-boat bookings and south-coast maps live from the moment you land, whether you are chasing Kawasan Falls or Moalboal's sardine run.

One eSIM for Cebu and all of Philippines. It's the national Philippines eSIM — from $3.45/day with unlimited data, working the same in Cebu as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Cebu eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.14

$11.36

—

15 days3GB

$0.76

$11.36

−28%

30 days5GB

$0.45

$13.51

−57%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Cebu

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Cebu eSIM from $3.45/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Cebu.

Cebu City (IT Park & Ayala)

Order a Grab between IT Park's night market and Ayala Center, and pull up the lechon spots locals actually rate.

Mactan Island

Book island-hopping and dive trips near your resort, then map the bridge crossing back into the city.

Oslob & the south coast

Reserve an early whale-shark slot and check tide times, though signal thins on the long coastal drive down.

Moalboal & Kawasan

Line up canyoneering and the sardine-run snorkel, and download your route before the mountain road drops the signal.

The practical bit

Getting around Cebu on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Cebu

Grab— The go-to ride-hailing app across Cebu City, Mactan and the airport.
Angkas— Motorcycle taxis that weave through Cebu City's tight, traffic-heavy streets.
Maxim— Budget ride-hailing option reaching further into Cebu's suburbs and towns.
Klook— Books Oslob whale sharks, Kawasan canyoneering and Moalboal dive trips.

How long to stay in Cebu

Many visitors give Cebu four to six days, mixing the heritage city with south-coast day trips to Oslob, Moalboal and Kawasan Falls.

How much data for Cebu

A balanced 3-5 GB covers Grab rides, tour bookings and photo-sharing for most Cebu trips; choose Unlimited if you plan to stream or hotspot between island-hopping days.

Coverage in Cebu

Globe and Smart deliver strong 4G and 5G across Cebu City, IT Park and Mactan; coverage genuinely thins on the mountain roads inland and along the far southern coast toward Oslob.

Where you're headed

Discover Cebu.

Cebu, Philippines — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Cebu eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Cebu, Philippines — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Cebu eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Cebu, Philippines — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Cebu eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Cebu, Philippines — a travel moment · stay connected with a Cebu eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Cebu eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Cebu

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Cebu?

What is a Cebu eSIM?

A Cebu eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Cebu data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Cebu eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Cebu eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Cebu, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Cebu.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Philippines.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Philippines's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Globe
Smart
DITO

Popular places covered

ManilaCebuBoracayEl NidoBoholSiargaoDavao

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Cebu eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Cebu eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate before you fly and your phone connects to Globe or Smart as you arrive at Mactan-Cebu International, out on Mactan Island. Ride-hailing and resort directions are ready before you have even collected your bags.

Your Cebu eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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