Is this a Manila-only eSIM?

No — it's the one national Philippines plan. The same eSIM that keeps you online across Metro Manila also works if you carry on to Cebu, Boracay or Palawan, so there's nothing extra to buy for the rest of your trip.

Will I have signal on the MRT and LRT?

Coverage is strong across most of the city, but deep underground and tunnel sections of the MRT and LRT can briefly drop out. Screenshot your route or download offline maps before you tap through the gates.

Metro Manila eSIM.

Name: Metro Manila travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Data across the Philippine capital — from Intramuros' walls to the glass towers of BGC.

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 Metro Manila

Traffic here is legendary, so lean on your data for live Waze routing and book Grab well ahead at rush hour. Underground MRT and LRT sections drop signal, so screenshot your route before you tap in.

Best time to visit Metro Manila

The dry season from November to April is best, with cooler, less humid days over December to February; June to October brings monsoon rains and flooding.

Two simple ways to buy

Metro Manila eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Metro Manila eSIM: your local data guide.

Metro Manila never sits still — one minute you're tracing the walls of Intramuros, the next you're navigating the glass towers of Bonifacio Global City or haggling through Binondo's Chinatown. A Metro Manila eSIM means you can call a Grab through gridlocked EDSA traffic, map the LRT, and share your Manila Bay sunset the instant it happens.

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

Landing at Manila - Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?

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

Metro Manila 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 Metro Manila

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Metro Manila.

Intramuros

The walled old town has thick colonial masonry, but 4G holds up well for maps and QR entry to San Agustin and Fort Santiago.

Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

The newest business district carries some of the country's fastest 5G, ideal for hotspotting a laptop from a cafe.

Binondo (Chinatown)

Data stays reliable as you navigate the world's oldest Chinatown and pay street-food stalls by GCash QR.

Manila Bay & Mall of Asia

Strong coverage along the reclaimed bayfront for ride-hailing and sharing the famous sunset in real time.

The practical bit

Getting around Metro Manila on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Metro Manila

Grab— The main ride-hailing app for cars and taxis across the metro; essential in heavy traffic.
Angkas— Motorcycle taxis that weave through gridlock — often the fastest way across the city.
Sakay.ph— Plots jeepney, bus and train commute routes across Metro Manila's public transport network.
Waze— Near-universal here for live traffic routing around EDSA and the city's notorious jams.

How long to stay in Metro Manila

Most spend two to three days in Metro Manila, enough for Intramuros, the museums and Binondo food crawls, before flying on to the islands.

How much data for Metro Manila

For a few days of maps, Grab, translation and social posting, a balanced 3-5 GB is plenty; go Unlimited if you'll hotspot a laptop from BGC cafes or stream heavily.

Coverage in Metro Manila

Coverage across Metro Manila is among the country's best, with fast 5G in Makati, BGC and Ortigas; expect brief drops only in underground MRT/LRT sections and some dense older neighbourhoods.

Where you're headed

Discover Metro Manila.

The iconic Manila Post Office building reflecting on the Pasig River under a bright blue sky.

A vibrant aerial view of a bustling cityscape and elevated highway in the Philippines.

A captivating grayscale aerial view of Manila's urban skyline with cloud-filled skies.

Vibrant daytime traffic in Manila city, showcasing bustling urban life and fast-moving vehicles.

Cities in Metro Manila

Zoom in on Metro Manila.

Manila eSIM

How to activate your Metro Manila 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 Metro Manila

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

New to eSIM in Metro Manila?

What is a Metro Manila eSIM?

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

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Metro Manila.

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 Metro Manila 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

Metro Manila eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Install and activate before you fly, and your Philippines eSIM connects to a local network like Globe or Smart the moment you switch on your phone at Ninoy Aquino International — no queuing for a SIM kiosk.

Your Metro Manila 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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