The SIM card situation has changed a lot since I made the video. They are only giving out free SIM card if you purchase the 1500 pesos package.

I just came through NAIA 1 and got 2 free SIM cards one for my phone and one for my iPad. I put 500 load in my phone and 500 load for my ipad. If you already have a Philippine SIM card just pay for your load and ask for the free SIM card and they will give it to you…you can use the SIM cards for a future phone. It’s always good to have a few SIM card. You can give to a friend.

I would definitely let them do it the first time. I tried to do it myself and I don’t have all the information to register but those guys at the kiosk knows what to do to just make things work.

Cool. Have a great day!

Where are y’all flying from?

Korean air arrives in terminal 1…yes, it will be open…as you walk out of customs you have money changers on the right and left side. But the kiosk for Smart and Globe SIM cards are on the right side…

Just make sure your phone is unlocked PCB

The SIM card situation has changed since I made the video. They will only give the free SIM card if you purchase the 1500 pesos plan package or higher. Also the SIM card needs to be registered for it to work. The kiosk will do it all for you. I found it a bit hard to register the SIM card. So it’s best to let them register the SIM card for you.

The SIM CARD situation has changed. To get a free SIM card they will ask you to buy the 1500 peso load and not the 500 pesos load. Please watch the 30day before your trip to get an update on the sim. You have a great day.

@@SAMLAMB Thank you so i can buy sim card for 50 pesos and 1000 load

@elastidubrava9941 yes you can. You can buy a SIM card for 50pesos anywhere they sell them. 7-11 and mini stop. And you can buy small load there too. Like 100, 500, or even electric loads in the amounts of 10, 20, 30 load. Most Filipino text and they cost one or 2 load per text. So if you have a gf and she lives far away and she needs load. You go to a 7-11 and ask them to send load to a certain number electronically. Good luck and have a safe trip

@@SAMLAMB Thank you sir for response. Today i have a flight from Europe to Manila, so when i come there i will find 7-11 desk at the airport, buy sim card and load for 1000 pesos.

@@elastidubrava9941 depends on which airport you arrive at. There’s 3 airports that has international flights. NAIA 1,2,3,4 they all have kiosk that sells loads. Globe and Smart are the two major cellular companies. 7-11 and Mini Stop are at some of the airports. You should see the kiosk as soon as you come out of customs after you pick up your bags.

I’m not sure what browse streaming services is. I use the Philippine SIM card in Philippines just as I do with my t mobile SIM card when I’m in the USA. The only difference is my Philippine SIM card is prepaid and my t mobile SIM card is post paid on a monthly basis.

Daren. This video was done over a yr ago. Two things has changed. You can still the free SIM card it will cost 2000pesos. And they will register the card for you.

@@SAMLAMB thank you Sam. I'll be traveling there in Dec and I'll take your advice.

@@darren5835 that’s great guy, if you’re in Dumaguete give up a heads up. We can meet for lunch…you be safe and have a great trip…just let me know if we can help…

@@SAMLAMB Thanks for the offer but I'll be staying just south of Baguio. Mabe another time

I loved Baguio. That’s a cool city literally. Perfect weather. I just didn’t like the drive to get there on PHILIPPINE RABBIT. those bus drivers are CRAZY!!! You’ll know what I mean when you go there Darren

Not sure what browse streaming services is. But this SIM card is good anywhere

Not that I know of. Unless it’s on the official govt site I doubt it.

They have both now…thanks for joining us Jason, you have a great day!

Don, there’s twice as many kiosk in terminal 3 than at terminal 1…so, you’re good…welcome to the channel

I can’t confirm that. If that’s true that’s a pain in the rear. But what you can do is have your Filipina gf register the new SIM card in her name and address. Filipino can have as many as they wants. If you get my point. Hope that helps you.

Once again I can’t confirm that rule. If that’s the case I doubt anyone is RE registering after every hotel change. And if you don’t I doubt any authorities will be looking for you. Can you imagine 10k tourists coming in everyday and they have a police force looking for them and asking them to register. Not going to happen. Just get the card registered anyway you can and you’re good to go.

I don’t know why not?

The minimum load is 500 to get a free SIM card. But it’s not in writing. The SIM card itself is the same as any card they sell through out the country. Also the SIM card needs to be registered for it to work.

@@SAMLAMB Thanks. Just to confirm, this sim is for calls too, not just data?

@@tvbox6955 the SIM card is for everything. But the best way to make it work is purchase a 500 load and register for a plan. For me it’s always the 499 load plan. it gives you 24g of data and unlimited talk and text for 30days to all Philippine networks. Ex: let’s just say you used up your 24g of data for the internet in 10days, you will still be able to make calls and text for the next 20days.Now you can also just buy a 500 load and not register for a plan. But that will drain your 500 load in a matter of days if not hours. And when that load is drained/or used up. Your phone will not work and you will wonder why your phone is not working after loading up just a few days ago.

@@SAMLAMB Thanks very much, that was very helpful.

@@tvbox6955 yes the sim is for everything…but the PREPAID PLAN that you purchase with your 500 load is the key…there’s many different PLANS you can purchase with the 500 load…some plans has all data..and some plans includes with data and calls and text…just tell them you want all three…

Yes but it will use up your cellular data very quickly. I would not recommended. I would recommend asking whoever is in the USA to download messenger so you can chat live and for free. I would not make phone call back to USA with a Philippine SIM card unless it’s an emergency. If you have TMOBILE back in the USA and if you have the international plan. Texting back to USA is free but phone calls are .25 per minute on t mobile

Sure

Not quite sure of your question, Omar. Any apps that you installed on you phone will stay on your phone. The SIM card just gives you data like a WiFi would. Hope that answers your question. Have a great day and thanks for watching our videos

@@SAMLAMB You gave me the correct answer. I never switched sim cards from other countries before. Thanks.

Hi, do globe do a free SIM also. How much data would you suggest for a two month stay. TIA

Yes, Globe has the same deal. They are normally right next to Smart. They try to sell you 1000 pesos and 1500pesos cards for 30days. But I normally have them load me up with 500pesos card per month. And then I get another 500peso card and load it myself for the 2nd month. One thing you want to do is turn off roaming. It doesn’t matter how much load you put in there. It will disappear in less than a day. So most important thing is turn off your roaming. You don’t need it in the city.

I don’t know the answer to your question. But I do know if you have an unlock phone you can use Smart or Globe cellular, regardless if your a Filipino or not. And you can download the local Grab app for your ride and food

Yes, just go to the kiosk..normally there’s a Globe and a Smart kiosk next to each other at the airport…I paid for a 500pesos load and they installed the free SIM card …if you want to keep your old one and want to install the sim later just ask for the SIM card. They won’t give it to you if you don’t ask, cuz they’ll just assume you already have one…

@@SAMLAMB ahh thank you so much for the help! Loved the video!👌🏼😁

You have to buy ( load) cellular data…I normally buy 500 load. That’s equivalent to 500pesos or about $10….So it’s only free if you buy load…if you buy load outside of the airport it will cost you an extra 50pesos…for me it’s just convenience and it saves me the time to look for a SIM card and save 50pesos…and they will install the load and card for you..for those who’s never install load it’s a bit of a hassle too. That’s one less thing you have to worry about.

SIM card are free if you buy load at the airport..if you buy load anywhere else it will cost an extra 50pesos. It’s best to let them do it. Due to the fact you have to register your SIM card and that’s a pain in the butt to do for the first timer.

@@jocunningham Jo, I would use SMART It’s always been faster in most areas. There’s a 699 plan for 30days 84gigabite for all sites and apps. Unlimited calls and texts to all carriers in the Philippines.

So my carrier won’t charge me 😅

I would. Roaming will eat up your data in less than a day

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I don’t know

Never notice a difference…

No I don’t. But I do know they will stay open until the last international flight arrives in Manila from Korea…around 1am..hope that helps you…also, no more 500pesos load and free SIM card. I think the cheapest package now is 1500pesos load to get a free SIM card.

I’m not sure…I did not ask

Fill out E travel form, passport that’s good for at least 6 months. And have proof of your COVID shots

Yes, you can exchange money at all three NAIA airports if you’re coming from an international flights. As for the free SIM cards. Now they want you to buy a 1500 pesos package to receive the free SIM cards that’s worth 40pesos…also, for your SIM card to work it needs to be registered with the government and then it can be activated, which is not a simple task for a first time user…

@@SAMLAMB thank you so much Sam. So which is now the cheapest and easiest way to get a SIM card with data in Manila? Buy it at the airport upon arrival? Prebook it with klook? Or buy it in Manila city? All i need is mobile phone data for a 10-15days visit. Thank you so much Sam!

@@legaljusto5946 if you can wait. Just go to the mall. There’s many electronics stores. They will have load and SIM cards. Buy a 40pesos SIM card and 500 load. But will have to register it first. If the clerks are not busy. They will register it for you or you can try to do it yourself. Once it’s registered you can buy the 499 pesos data plan. It will last 10days. If you need more just buy one of the many plans they have. Anywhere from 100 pesos and up. Also, take your phone off ROAMING. roaming will eat through your data in less than a day no matter what plan you buy. With roaming on it is constantly using your data. 24/7

@@legaljusto5946 if you can wait. Just go to the mall. There’s many electronics stores. They will have load and SIM cards. Buy a 40pesos SIM card and 500 load. But will have to register it first. If the clerks are not busy. They will register it for you or you can try to do it yourself. Once it’s registered you can buy the 499 pesos data plan. It will last 10days. If you need more just buy one of the many plans they have. Anywhere from 100 pesos and up. Also, take your phone off ROAMING. roaming will eat through your data in less than a day no matter what plan you buy. With roaming on it is constantly using your data. 24/7

if you can wait. Just go to the mall. There’s many electronics stores. They will have load and SIM cards. Buy a 40pesos SIM card and 500 load. But will have to register it first. If the clerks are not busy. They will register it for you or you can try to do it yourself. Once it’s registered you can buy the 499 pesos data plan. It will last 10days. If you need more just buy one of the many plans they have. Anywhere from 100 pesos and up. Also, take your phone off ROAMING. roaming will eat through your data in less than a day no matter what plan you buy. With roaming on it is constantly using your data. 24/7

Anytime, cowboy…be safe and have a great day.

No, there’s no cost on installing and set up. The cost is the 500 load. Which is where you would pay anyway. If you don’t want them to install it and you don’t want the free SIM card. It still cost you money to load up anywhere in the Philippines. Most kiosk sell loads in increments of 100 pesos, 500pesos, and 1000 pesos. One pesos is equal to one load. It’s just at the airport they are giving free SIM cards if you buy 500 load.

They stopped me because I did not pay for the 500 load.

Is it free talk and text also ? Then yes

Be sure to turn ******roaming and WiFi ******assist OFF….that will eat up your 24gb up in less than 6hours… cuz it force your phone constantly using data searching for a reception even when you are not using your phone ******

@@SAMLAMB I was mainly commenting on the price, because I see 1000 pesos for 24GB yesterday there at that airport...

@@zyreno ah ok. I just realized, You are correct on that. But you have to ask for the 500 load they don’t advertise it. I should have told everyone that. But you can ask for the 500load and they will give you the free SIM card. And they will load the 500 and set up the 24gb all call and text for you. You can also do it yourself. After paying for the 500load get the free SIM card. After you install the free SIM card and follow the directions on the back of the load card. And dial *1234# and follow directions and choose the the 24gb and free talk and text yourself. I know this will not help you since you are already there. But I will make a new video on how you can load it yourself. But anyone can load it for you and choose the 24gb for 499. The video was just to help you get the free sim. Once again. They will give you a free SIM card for 500 load at the airport even though it’s not one of the choices that’s advertised at the kiosk

No ID to get the SIM. But you need an ID and a address to register the SIM …

@@SAMLAMB do u have to scan your i.d and address and submit it on the website to activate sim

@@uk_bigboss take a screen shot and send it in , while you are registering on your phone …make sure you have WiFi while registering since you don’t have cellular

@uk_bigboss screen shot your ID AND SEND IT IN

Thank you for the update Roland. When I made the video they had just started the registration process. You have a great day !

Your passport. For 30days or less. If more than 30days. You can get a visa before you travel or apply for an extension once you are here.

Thanks for watching our channel Dustin.

@@SAMLAMB Is there anything else that I need?

Not that I know of. If you need to exchange money. Do it at the airport. It’s the safest. Rate is normal 1/2 % higher, but it’s worth doing it there and less hassle. I fly back and forth almost every other month.

@@SAMLAMB Alright I appreciate it. I have a filipina that I'm planning to see soon so I'm trying to figure out everything I need.

Can’t speak it. Too lazy to learn and I that all Filipinos who’s willing to speak to me in English….SALAMAT!🤓

Welcome to the channel chip.

First of all hindi po sya pinoy😂

Any kind of unlock phones

Any kind of unlock phones.

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