Will I have signal on the Islas de Gigantes trip?

Coverage is patchy on the islands. Book your boat from Estancia or Carles and download maps in Iloilo City first, then treat the island-hopping day as largely offline once you're out on the water.

Does this eSIM work beyond Iloilo?

Yes — it's the one national Philippines plan. The same eSIM covering Iloilo also works in Boracay, Cebu, Manila and the rest of the country, so you only buy once for the whole trip.

Iloilo eSIM.

Name: Iloilo travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Heritage and appetite on Panay — data for Miagao Church, Calle Real and the Gigantes.

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 Iloilo

Iloilo City itself is well-wired and easy on data, but the Islas de Gigantes day trip from Estancia runs on patchy island signal — book the boat and cache your pins before you leave the city.

Best time to visit Iloilo

December to May is the dry, festive stretch — visit in January for the Dinagyang Festival; the rains and typhoons arrive from June to November.

Two simple ways to buy

Iloilo eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Iloilo eSIM: your local data guide.

Iloilo blends heritage and appetite — the UNESCO-listed Miagao Church, the mansions along Calle Real, a riverside esplanade and a bowl of La Paz batchoy. Offshore, the Islas de Gigantes serve up seafood and lagoons. An Iloilo eSIM keeps your maps, food-hunting and Dinagyang Festival videos running across the city and out to the islands.

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

Landing at Iloilo International Airport (ILO)?

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

Iloilo 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 Iloilo

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Iloilo.

Iloilo City

A fast-growing hub with strong 4G/5G and good fibre along the esplanade and business districts.

Miagao

Coverage is fine at the fortress church, though it thins along the surrounding coastal barangays.

Islas de Gigantes

These Carles islands run on patchy signal — plan your ferry and pins before you sail from Estancia.

Bucari

The 'Little Baguio' highlands of Leon get spotty mountain coverage, so cache trails ahead.

The practical bit

Getting around Iloilo on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Iloilo

Grab— Runs across Iloilo City for cars and taxis — reliable in this well-connected hub.
Waze— Handy for the Iloilo metro loop and the coastal drive out toward Miagao and Estancia.
GCash— The super-app locals use to pay jeepneys, batchoy stalls and shops by QR.
Barkota— Books ferry tickets for routes across the Guimaras and wider Panay waters.

How long to stay in Iloilo

Two to three days suits Iloilo City's heritage and food, with an extra day if you add the Islas de Gigantes or a Guimaras mango run.

How much data for Iloilo

Iloilo City's strong network makes streaming easy, so 3-5 GB suits most visits; pick Unlimited if you'll hotspot a laptop or upload lots of Dinagyang and island video.

Coverage in Iloilo

Iloilo City is a strong 4G/5G hub with good fibre, but coverage grows patchy out on the Islas de Gigantes and in the Bucari highlands, where you should download maps ahead.

Where you're headed

Discover Iloilo.

Stunning drone shot capturing Jaro Cathedral and surrounding urban landscape in Iloilo City, Philippines.

A vibrant street market scene against a neoclassical building in the Philippines.

A beautiful colonial-style church stands with towering red spires and a serene fountain in the foreground.

Picturesque lakeside view of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Philippines, featuring traditional Filipino architecture.

How to activate your Iloilo 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 Iloilo

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

New to eSIM in Iloilo?

What is a Iloilo eSIM?

A Iloilo eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Iloilo 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

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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.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Iloilo.

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 Iloilo 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

Iloilo eSIM questions, answered.

Very. Iloilo City is a fast-growing hub with strong 4G and 5G and good fibre, so streaming, hotspotting and ride-hailing all work smoothly along the esplanade and business districts.

Your Iloilo 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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