Travelers arriving in the Philippines can choose between two Smart Prepaid Tourist eSIM packages that pair mobile data with calls and texts, according to Smart’s release. The offers are aimed at visitors who need connectivity while traveling through destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and Bohol.
Smart said the Smart Prepaid Digital Tourist eSIM 599 includes 24 GB of data for all sites and apps, plus unlimited calls and texts to all networks. The package costs Php599 and is valid for 30 days upon SIM registration.
The second option, the Smart Prepaid Philippine Tourist eSIM 1599, costs Php1,599. Smart said it provides unlimited open-access data and unlimited calls and texts to all local networks. The release does not attach a validity period to this offer.
Purchase and activation
According to Smart, travelers can buy either Smart Prepaid Tourist eSIM option through the Smart Online Store. They receive an eSIM QR code by email and then follow activation instructions on a compatible, unlocked smartphone.
The release identifies the phone requirements as compatibility with eSIM activation and an unlocked device. It does not name specific smartphone models.
Network and travel use
Smart said both tourist eSIM options are powered by its 5G network, which it says offers faster speeds and wider coverage. The company positioned the connection for activities including navigation, sharing photos and videos, keeping in touch with people abroad, booking island-hopping tours, finding restaurants and locating beaches.
Smart also said it has received recognition from global network intelligence firm Ookla® for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines. The company linked that recognition to streaming content while traveling.
For visitors planning a trip across the Philippines, the Smart Prepaid Tourist eSIM offers differ primarily in the stated data allocation: 24 GB for the Digital Tourist eSIM 599, versus unlimited open-access data for the Philippine Tourist eSIM 1599. Both include calls and texts under the terms stated by Smart, while the Php599 offer specifically lists a 30-day validity upon SIM registration.
