Just get a SIM Card from 7-11... it's cheaper (US$1) then reload whatever amount you wish. Never get your SIM Card from the Airport Arrival lobby -- ripoff!
I agree with that ripoff stuff. That’s why If I need one in a pinch. I’ll just go to Lawson and buy a SIM card for 50pesos and add my own load. But if you can’t do it. Then there’s other option
Thanks Sam! You just answered 3 of my questions. 1) Where I will meet my taxi driver upon arrival. 2) Where can I change money? 3) Where I can get a SIM card? Fantastic, I will not get lost! Thanks again!
Thank you Aaron. That’s why I made the video. When I first came here 15yrs ago I had no clue what to do. Glad I could help and thank you for joining us. U be safe
I think that’s a different package. I’ve haven’t try that one yet…wish I can help. I normally get the 499 pesos plan and it’s for thirty days of free talk and text and lots of gig of data. Let’s say I’ve never run out before 30days..by the way. Don’t leave it on roaming. It will eat your data up. FAST
Don’t buy SIM card in the airpot it is expensive, you can get in touch with your Friend or GF through messenger, WhatsApp etc…since there is a wifi in the airport anyway, just a suggestions.
You are absolutely correct. That’s assuming you have a gf to meet…But you can go by Lawson at terminal 3 and buy the sim it’s cheap there. You don’t have to pay that expensive package at the kiosk. If you need to get connected after you leave the airport best to get registered at the airport cuz you need wifi to register
If you change your sims card do you lose all your photos and info on your phone? I’m not bring my sims card and all my plane and hotel document will he on my phone.
No, Photos and documents are not saved on SIM cards. They are saved on your Data cards on your phone. Or cloud or an external hard drive. Be safe and have a great trip
I went back to the kiosk at the airport, as of now the smart kiosk has eSIM but it’s more expensive ( over 2000pesos ) but the data doesn’t expire in 30 days which is nice. Globe doesn’t offer eSIM as of now.
@@papadougpapadougsadventures I agree, you can also find cheaper ways to get data in the Philippines…but I made this video, so first time travelers can get immediate internet without stress……thank you for the comment papadoug…you have a great day…
Join…thank you for joining us…yeah, make sure you have that international package..I think it’s $10 add on to your TMOBILE. Data is slow but in some places it’s really fast. If you have a friend to show you. Just go to the mall and buy a SIM card for 50pesos. Have your friend register it and show you all the different packages the smart has. I normally use the 499 pesos one. And it’s good for 30days. And every month I do it again. So less than $10 I have great data and unlimited calls and text through smart.
Sam, thanks for the follow up response. Yes, my asawa is from Philippines, I have been going there sine 1984. Normally I have one of the ladies at a phone stand help us out. A little tip for them makes the process easier. Thanks again, take care. And keep up the good videos.
@@goatman3828 yes, but the problem is. If your phone doesn’t take a 2nd Philippine SIM card and if your phone doesn’t have an international data plan. now what are you going to do? I don’t think they sell phones at the airport. You’ll have to wait til you go to a mall and buy a new phone.
dude..why use so much data when travelling?Im sure you use a lot at home country why use more when travelling? also, there are wifis everywhere..Are you just gonna stare at your cell phone most of the time when in holidays? thats absurd dude.. last time i went to the philippines and I always have my phone in airplane mode and constantly connected in wifis@@SAMLAMB
Wow, cool. I remembered…thanks for the tips that you gave me.look me up on messenger I have some questions for you if you are available. You have a great rest of your trip in Dumaguete. Be safe guy…and say hello to your gd for us. …
Have a question when you guys travel do you bring your sims card too or just leave it at home? Also when I change the sims card will all my travel documents be lost or will it still be on the phone? Because all me air flight and hotel information will be on the phone but I guess I can print out copy’s too
I actually travel with two iPhones phones. One with TMOBILE. That one I leave alone cuz you get free data and free text on the international package. I also have an unlocked phone for my Philippine SIM card. To answer your question, you will not lose your contacts or documents cuz that’s saved on the phone not the sim card …hope that helps you out William. Also it’s good to print traveling documents.
does Smart sell eSIM at the airport? i think i only saw packages for the actual SIM card
Yes
1500 is a rip off! You can google how much a prepaid sim is and google prepaid loads. Maximum you’ll spend will only be 800 pesos.
You are correct Freelancer, that’s why I made the video…
Just get a SIM Card from 7-11... it's cheaper (US$1) then reload whatever amount you wish. Never get your SIM Card from the Airport Arrival lobby -- ripoff!
I agree with that ripoff stuff. That’s why If I need one in a pinch. I’ll just go to Lawson and buy a SIM card for 50pesos and add my own load. But if you can’t do it. Then there’s other option
Thanks Sam! You just answered 3 of my questions. 1) Where I will meet my taxi driver upon arrival. 2) Where can I change money? 3) Where I can get a SIM card? Fantastic, I will not get lost! Thanks again!
Thank you Aaron. That’s why I made the video. When I first came here 15yrs ago I had no clue what to do. Glad I could help and thank you for joining us. U be safe
Sam,
Great info!
I am moving to the Philippines. Will this registration last indefinitely or expire in 30 days?
Indefinitely…
Thank you very much good 👍
You are welcome Thomas. You have a great day!
Great help Sam like always
I can’t wait to make it over to the Philipines seems so beautiful in so many ways
Love it here Cowboy. Feels like I’ve died and gone to heaven. Hint hint for my next video lol
Hey Sam! I purchased a gigabits from smart. They said, no expiry n unli. Just load it when I get back home. Any input?
I think that’s a different package. I’ve haven’t try that one yet…wish I can help. I normally get the 499 pesos plan and it’s for thirty days of free talk and text and lots of gig of data. Let’s say I’ve never run out before 30days..by the way. Don’t leave it on roaming. It will eat your data up. FAST
i think you buy load and try to regestered unlicall and unli net, my friend, by the way enjoy your vacation with gf, keep safe always
Thank you for joining us Chris. And thanks for the tip
Too expenaive the simcard,they scamming you
Simcard cost not more than sa hundred pesos then buy a prepaid load for 100 pesos
I agree with that. Thank you for joining us
Don’t buy SIM card in the airpot it is expensive, you can get in touch with your Friend or GF through messenger, WhatsApp etc…since there is a wifi in the airport anyway, just a suggestions.
You are absolutely correct. That’s assuming you have a gf to meet…But you can go by Lawson at terminal 3 and buy the sim it’s cheap there. You don’t have to pay that expensive package at the kiosk. If you need to get connected after you leave the airport best to get registered at the airport cuz you need wifi to register
If you change your sims card do you lose all your photos and info on your phone? I’m not bring my sims card and all my plane and hotel document will he on my phone.
No, Photos and documents are not saved on SIM cards. They are saved on your Data cards on your phone. Or cloud or an external hard drive. Be safe and have a great trip
your sim card is only good for 30 days as a tourist,,,cannot be extended
Thank you for the info.
i dont think those smart salespeople were interested ..at all
Hahah, you noticed lol. All they want to do is sell you the package lol
I’ll be there in November. My IPhone 14 pro max doesn’t have a SIM card as it uses a ESIM so I’ll need to figure that out.
I went back to the kiosk at the airport, as of now the smart kiosk has eSIM but it’s more expensive ( over 2000pesos ) but the data doesn’t expire in 30 days which is nice. Globe doesn’t offer eSIM as of now.
@@SAMLAMB Thanks Sam. Verizon charges me $10 per day to use my phone in the Philippines so 2000PhP is reasonable.
@@papadougpapadougsadventures I agree, you can also find cheaper ways to get data in the Philippines…but I made this video, so first time travelers can get immediate internet without stress……thank you for the comment papadoug…you have a great day…
Luckily we use T-mobile, and have free text and data in the Philippines. Gives us time to get to the house then figure out the sim/load.
Join…thank you for joining us…yeah, make sure you have that international package..I think it’s $10 add on to your TMOBILE. Data is slow but in some places it’s really fast. If you have a friend to show you. Just go to the mall and buy a SIM card for 50pesos. Have your friend register it and show you all the different packages the smart has. I normally use the 499 pesos one. And it’s good for 30days. And every month I do it again. So less than $10 I have great data and unlimited calls and text through smart.
Sam, thanks for the follow up response. Yes, my asawa is from Philippines, I have been going there sine 1984. Normally I have one of the ladies at a phone stand help us out. A little tip for them makes the process easier. Thanks again, take care. And keep up the good videos.
We just came back from the Sunday Market up in the hills of Valencia…You are welcome, JPI…have a great day and be safe…
I've got a Google Pixel that doesn't use a sim card. How would this work in my case?
I believe smart kiosk has eSIM. But it’s more expensive. That’s why I don’t use eSIM.
@@SAMLAMB so would it just be easier to come with my Pixel and a cheaper sim card using 2nd phone?
@@goatman3828 yes, but the problem is. If your phone doesn’t take a 2nd Philippine SIM card and if your phone doesn’t have an international data plan. now what are you going to do? I don’t think they sell phones at the airport. You’ll have to wait til you go to a mall and buy a new phone.
use whatsapp over wifi?
Thank you Ada…really appreciate you…thanks for joining us.
Arent your overseas sim cards available for roaming?
All SIM cards are available for roaming…but it will eat your data up in hours…
Thank you for joining us SQUA…HAVE a great day
dude..why use so much data when travelling?Im sure you use a lot at home country why use more when travelling? also, there are wifis everywhere..Are you just gonna stare at your cell phone most of the time when in holidays? thats absurd dude.. last time i went to the philippines and I always have my phone in airplane mode and constantly connected in wifis@@SAMLAMB
I meant gigalite
Ive. never use that Joseph I can’t help you.
What's up bro! It's
Charles, my gf and I
Met you at the BLVD in dumaguete! Hope you are well
Wow, cool. I remembered…thanks for the tips that you gave me.look me up on messenger I have some questions for you if you are available. You have a great rest of your trip in Dumaguete. Be safe guy…and say hello to your gd for us. …
Have a question when you guys travel do you bring your sims card too or just leave it at home? Also when I change the sims card will all my travel documents be lost or will it still be on the phone? Because all me air flight and hotel information will be on the phone but I guess I can print out copy’s too
I actually travel with two iPhones phones. One with TMOBILE. That one I leave alone cuz you get free data and free text on the international package. I also have an unlocked phone for my Philippine SIM card. To answer your question, you will not lose your contacts or documents cuz that’s saved on the phone not the sim card …hope that helps you out William. Also it’s good to print traveling documents.
I was checking klook, I know the GB isn’t as much but you can get 49gb 24 dollars.
How you try ESIMs when you are in Philippine? Was thinking of getting a ESIMs instead of a sims cards
How you try ESIMs when you are in Philippine? Was thinking of getting a ESIMs instead of a sims cards
@william20066 eSIM is available at all kiosk at the airport now