Is there good coverage for Samal Island and the eagle centre?

Davao City and Samal's resort areas have solid 4G from Globe and Smart, and the drive to the Philippine Eagle Center in Calinan is fine. Signal thins on Samal's rural interior and up toward Mount Apo.

Can I use the same eSIM elsewhere in the Philippines?

Yes. This is a single national Philippines plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if you fly on to Cebu, Manila or the islands from Davao. One data allowance covers the whole country.

Davao eSIM.

Name: Davao travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Mount Apo's foothills to Samal Island's beaches and durian-scented markets, stay online across Davao.

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 Davao

Davao enforces its rules seriously — there is a citywide speed limit and a strict no-smoking ordinance — so use your data to check local guidance, and note ride-hailing here can be scarcer than in Manila, so allow extra booking time.

Two simple ways to buy

Davao eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Davao eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Davao — 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 Davao?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Davao eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Davao 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

Davao eSIM: your local data guide.

Davao spreads from a laid-back downtown to Samal Island's beaches, the Philippine Eagle Center out in Calinan and the slopes of Mount Apo. A Davao eSIM keeps Grab, ferry times and market maps live from the moment you land, whether you are sampling durian at Magsaysay Park or crossing to Samal's resorts.

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

Landing at Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)?

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

Davao 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 Davao

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Davao.

Downtown & Poblacion

Order a Grab between People's Park, Magsaysay Park's durian stalls and the city's malls with live maps.

Samal Island (IGACOS)

Check ferry and barge times across the strait, and book a beach resort day trip from the city.

Philippine Eagle Center (Calinan)

Pull up opening hours and the drive out to Calinan, where you will meet the Philippines' national bird.

Eden Nature Park / Mount Apo

Map the climb into the highlands and book tours, though signal thins as you head up toward Mount Apo.

The practical bit

Getting around Davao on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Davao

Grab— The main ride-hailing app across Davao City, from downtown to the airport and Lanang.
Maxim— Budget ride-hailing alternative with decent reach across Davao and its suburbs.
Klook— Books Samal Island hops, Eden Nature Park and Philippine Eagle Center tours.

How long to stay in Davao

Three or four days suits Davao, mixing city sights and durian markets with a Samal Island beach day and the Philippine Eagle Center.

How much data for Davao

A balanced 3-5 GB covers Grab rides, ferry and tour bookings and photo-sharing for a typical Davao visit; choose Unlimited if you plan to stream or hotspot a laptop.

Coverage in Davao

Globe and Smart give strong 4G and growing 5G across Davao City, Lanang and Samal's resort strip; signal thins across Samal's rural interior and as you climb toward Mount Apo.

Where you're headed

Discover Davao.

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

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

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

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

How to activate your Davao 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 Davao

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

New to eSIM in Davao?

What is a Davao eSIM?

A Davao eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Davao 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 Davao eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Davao eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Davao, 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 Davao.

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 Davao 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

Davao eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate before you fly and your phone connects to Globe or Smart as you land at Francisco Bangoy International. Ride-hailing, hotel directions and ferry times to Samal are ready before you leave the terminal.

Your Davao 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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