Airalo
$11.00 5 GB · 7 days
See planA Philippines plan that works on Boracay
There's no Boracay-specific eSIM: plans sold for the Philippines cover the whole country. They run on one or more partner networks, shown in the table when the provider names them.
What about coverage on Boracay?
We don't publish city-by-city coverage measurements. If the provider names the network it uses, you can check that local carrier's coverage map. As anywhere, reception varies by neighborhood, indoors and with crowds.
Our tips for a stay on Boracay
- Install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi.
- Download offline maps of the city as a backup.
- Pick the duration based on your whole trip in the Philippines, not just the days on Boracay.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
eSIM on Boracay: Philippines plans compared
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (66)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $7.50 | $2.50 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $8.00 | $2.67 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $11.00 | $2.20 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $18.00 | $1.80 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $11.50 | $2.30 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $18.50 | $1.85 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $28.50 | $1.43 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $12.00 | $2.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $19.00 | $1.90 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $30.00 | $1.50 |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 | $48.00 | $0.96 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $11.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $18.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $27.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $34.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $48.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $71.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $7.99 | $2.66 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $11.99 | $2.40 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $18.99 | $1.90 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $29.99 | $1.50 |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 | $18.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 7 | $26.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | $34.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | $48.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 | $59.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 | $65.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | $71.99 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $4.56 | $4.56 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $7.92 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $13.20 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $18.00 | $1.80 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $29.04 | $1.45 |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 | $38.28 | $1.28 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $4.08 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $8.16 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $12.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $16.32 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $20.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $24.48 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $28.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $30.54 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $32.52 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $34.50 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $36.48 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $38.46 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $40.44 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $42.42 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $44.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $45.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $47.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $48.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $50.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $51.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $52.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $54.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $55.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $57.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $58.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $59.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $61.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $62.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $64.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $65.40 | — |
Full ranking
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9.5out of 10
- 2
8.5out of 10
- 3
8out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Is there an eSIM specifically for Boracay?
No. Plans are sold for the Philippines and cover the whole country, Boracay included.
Will my Philippines eSIM work on Boracay?
Yes, on the provider's partner network(s). We don't publish city-level coverage measurements: check the coverage map of the network listed in the table.
What duration should I pick for a stay on Boracay?
Base it on your whole trip in the Philippines, travel days included, and add a day or two of buffer in case of delays.
What's the cheapest eSIM for the Philippines?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $11.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.