Best SIM Card for One Week in the Philippines
A week is the most common tourist trip length. These plans give you 7 days of data without paying for a full month.
Updated February 2026
Our recommendation
Smart7-day Unli Data
Physical SIMSmart's 7-day tourist SIM gives you unlimited data (2 GB/day fair use) for ₱249. It's purpose-built for tourists and available at every airport kiosk.
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GlobeTraveler SIM 80GB
₱1,500
Data80GB + unli calls/texts
Validity30 days
TypePhysical SIM
NetworkGlobe
Frequently asked questions
Fair use means you get high-speed data up to the daily cap (e.g., 2 GB). After that, speeds are throttled but you're not cut off entirely.
Smart has wider LTE coverage in rural areas and islands. Globe is slightly better in Metro Manila. For a one-week trip, Smart's 7-day tourist SIM is usually the better value.
Yes. You can top up at any 7-Eleven or sari-sari store and buy an additional promo via the Smart app or by texting a keyword.