{"id":350735,"date":"2026-07-23T17:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/?p=350735"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:31:49","slug":"optus-roaming-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Optus roaming in the Philippines: Roaming pass and activation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Optus customers in Australia who are travelling to the Philippines can k<strong>eep their existing SIM card at the destination, as Optus roaming works in this country.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers all you need to know about Optus roaming in the Philippines, including the postpaid $5 and $10 roaming plans, prepaid roaming packs, and the standard roaming rates in case you are not eligible for other roaming options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, if you are looking for an alternative to Optus in the Philippines, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly eSIM<\/strong><\/a>, with <strong>unlimited data, flexible plan durations, reliable coverage in 200+ destinations, and 24\/7 customer support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"sidebar-blog banners-blog-wide invert-banner\">\n    <div\n      class=\"sidebar-blog-widget text-color-white \"\n              style=\"background-color: #E12B57\" >\n      <div>\n                              <div class=\"illustration\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/sitting-at-the-beach-CTA-illustration.svg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <div>\n                  <div class=\"title\">\n            <p>Stay online, not in line<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"description\">\n            <br \/>\nSkip the queues. Purchase and activate your Philippines eSIM in minutes with Holafly.<br \/>\n          <\/div>\n                                              <button class=\"btn-primary-l cta-primary\">\n              <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-philippines\/\">Buy a Philippines eSIM<\/a>            <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/#Can-you-use-Optus-roaming-in-the-Philippines\" >Can you use Optus roaming in the Philippines?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/#Optus-prepaid-roaming-pass-for-the-Philippines\" >Optus prepaid roaming pass for the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/#Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines\" >Optus prepaid international roaming packs for the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/#Optus-roaming-charges-in-the-Philippines\" >Optus roaming charges in the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/#How-to-activate-Optus-roaming-for-the-Philippines\" >How to activate Optus roaming for the Philippines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-philippines\/#Stay-connected-in-the-Philippines-with-Holafly\" >Stay connected in the Philippines with Holafly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-you-use-Optus-roaming-in-the-Philippines\"><\/span>Can you use Optus roaming in the Philippines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/optus-international-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Optus international roaming<\/strong><\/a> works in the Philippines for eligible postpaid and prepaid customers. Since the Philippines is<strong>included in Optus\u2019s eligible Zone 1 roaming destinations<\/strong>, Optus customers can use their SIM card in this country without having to swap it with a local one.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus coverage is provided through local partners in the Philippines, <strong>primarily Globe Telecom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>If your phone doesn\u2019t auto-connect well, you can usually manually select Globe in your network settings under Mobile Networks \/ Carrier Selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-prepaid-roaming-pass-for-the-Philippines\"><\/span>Optus prepaid roaming pass for the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus offers two roaming passes based on customers\u2019 plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optus $5 Roaming Pass for the Philippines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using Optus Choice Plus, Optus Plus Family, Optus Plus Promo, Optus Choice Plus Data, Optus Plus Kids, Business Choice Plus, Business Choice Data Plus, Business Teams Plus, or Qantas plans, you are <strong>eligible to use Optus $5 roaming in the Philippines<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plan allows you to use<strong> 5 GB of data per day and unlimited talk and SMS.<\/strong> It costs you <strong>$5 for per day you use roaming <\/strong>in the Philippines, which is charged with your monthly bill. So, if you are on a 7-day trip in the Philippines and use Optus roaming all days, you\u2019ll be charged $35 on your monthly bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 GB data per day&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited standard talk and&nbsp; SMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$5 per day (on days you use roaming)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you are an eligible Optus customer, the $5 roaming pass usually activates automatically when you start using roaming in the Philippines. If you don\u2019t want to use this plan and would like to <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/how-to-avoid-roaming-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>avoid roaming charges<\/strong><\/a>, you should turn off your <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/what-is-data-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data roaming<\/strong><\/a> on days you don\u2019t want to use roaming in your destination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optus $10 Roaming Pass for the Philippines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers on Older postpaid plans or Non-Choice Plus plans are eligible to use the Optus $10 roaming pass.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being more expensive than the $5 roaming plan, this roaming pass gives you less data per day. You will have <strong>only 1 GB of data with unlimited calls and texts for $10\/day<\/strong> in the Philippines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 GB of data per day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited standard talk and SMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$10 per day (on days you use roaming)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can easily use up all 1 GB of data in less than a day. In this case, you will be charged <strong>an extra 1 GB for an additional $10.<\/strong> Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/tools\/data-usage-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data usage calculator<\/strong><\/a> to see if 1 GB is enough for you during a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines\"><\/span>Optus prepaid international roaming packs for the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepaid customers must purchase an international roaming pack to use Optus roaming in the Philippines. Various roaming packs are available to suit your specific needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pack Type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Included Data<\/th><th>Standard Talk<\/th><th>Standard SMS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>$5 International Roaming<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><td>1 GB<\/td><td>25 Mins<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$25 International Roaming<\/td><td>14 Days<\/td><td>5 GB<\/td><td>50 Mins<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$45 International Roaming<\/td><td>28 Days<\/td><td>10 GB<\/td><td>100 Mins<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$75 International Roaming<\/td><td>186 Days<\/td><td>15 GB<\/td><td>100 Mins<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to download the My Optus app before your trip, as that\u2019s the best way to purchase another roaming pack if you run out of data or other inclusions during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Optus prepaid international roaming packs for the Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-350736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/Optus-prepaid-international-roaming-packs-for-the-Philippines.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find more details about Optus prepaid roaming packs for the Philippines on the official website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-roaming-charges-in-the-Philippines\"><\/span>Optus roaming charges in the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If no roaming pass or pack is activated, the standard pay-as-you-go roaming rates will apply, <strong>which can get very expensive quickly<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid standard roaming rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Postpaid customers who are not on any of the eligible plans should pay for roaming in the Philippines as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk:<\/strong> $1.50 per minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMS:<\/strong> $0.50 per SMS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data: <\/strong>$1.00 per MB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> A $1 per MB rate can get very expensive for frequent data users. A quick 10-minute use of <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/research\/apps-that-use-most-mobile-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data-heavy apps<\/strong><\/a> like Instagram or Snapchat during a day <strong>may cost up to $100<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid standard roaming rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t purchase an international roaming pack, your usage in the Philippines will be charged at standard PAYG rates, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk:<\/strong> $1.00 per minute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SMS:<\/strong>&nbsp; $0.50 per SMS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data:<\/strong> $0.50 per MB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning: <\/strong>As a prepaid customer, the PAYG rates will be charged from your remaining credits, which can drain quickly. Purchasing a <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/sim-card\/philippines-sim-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Philippines SIM Card<\/strong><\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/how-to\/what-is-esim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>eSIM<\/strong><\/a> is a more cost-effective option than paying the standard roaming rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-activate-Optus-roaming-for-the-Philippines\"><\/span>How to activate Optus roaming for the Philippines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Activating Optus roaming in the Philippines is straightforward using the My Optus app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can activate Optus roaming following these steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>My Optus app <\/strong>and go to<strong> Settings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your Optus plan<\/strong> to see if you are eligible to use the $5 or $10 roaming pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on the <strong>International Roaming.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the app to purchase an international roaming pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Add-ons<\/strong> on the My Optus app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>International Roaming Packs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purchase a pack <\/strong>based on your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/esim-for-Philippines-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"esim for Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-350737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/esim-for-Philippines-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/esim-for-Philippines-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/esim-for-Philippines-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/esim-for-Philippines-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/05\/esim-for-Philippines.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holafly Philippines eSIM available for purchase through the Holafly app.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay-connected-in-the-Philippines-with-Holafly\"><\/span>Stay connected in the Philippines with Holafly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Optus roaming in the Philippines is easy, but if you want to use the internet frequently, it may not be the best option. If you are looking for an alternative to Optus, with more flexibility, you can consider <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly eSIM<\/strong><\/a>, with unlimited data, reliable coverage, flexible plan durations, and 24\/7 customer support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-philippines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly Philippines eSIM<\/strong><\/a> offers daily plans from 1 day to 90 days, <strong>ranging from AUD$5.90 to $2.43\/day. <\/strong>Longer stays mean lower daily eSIM costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For frequent travelers, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly Plans<\/strong><\/a> offers a monthly subscription that covers 170+ destinations, allowing you to use the same eSIM in different countries without requiring you to swap it for local SIM cards.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"sidebar-blog banners-blog-wide invert-banner\">\n    <div\n      class=\"sidebar-blog-widget text-color-white \"\n              style=\"background-color: #E12B57\" >\n      <div>\n                              <div class=\"illustration\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/With-eSIM-CTA-illustration.svg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <div>\n                  <div class=\"title\">\n            <p>Avoid hidden data costs<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"description\">\n            <br \/>\nGet the full price upfront with a Holafly eSIM for Philippines. 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