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Telstra roaming in the Philippines: Plans and prices
Learn about Telstra roaming in Philippines, including its $10 roaming pass for postpaid and international roaming packs for prepaid customers.
If you are a Telstra customer in Australia travelling to the Philippines, you can use your SIM card without having to purchase a local one, thanks to Telstra roaming in the Philippines.
This guide explains all you need to know about Telstra roaming in the Philippines, including postpaid roaming passes and prepaid international roaming packs, and standard roaming rates in case you don’t have an eligible plan.
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Is Telstra roaming available in the Philippines?
Yes, Telstra international roaming works in the Philippines for eligible postpaid and prepaid customers. The country is included in Telstra Zone 2 international roaming countries.
If you activate your Telstra roaming, your phone will connect to the local networks in the Philippines, including Smart and Globe. So, you won’t need to purchase a Philippines SIM card to use your phone in the country.
Telstra $10 postpaid daily roaming pass for the Philippines
Telstra $10 postpaid daily roaming pass is available on selected postpaid plans, including Telstra Plus, Choice, and Business plans. The plan includes unlimited calls and SMS, and 2 GB of data per day.
For example, if you use Telstra roaming in the Philippines for 7 days, $70 will be added to your monthly bill.
How it works:
- Cost: $10 per day
- Includes: Unlimited standard calls and SMS in the Philippines, 2 GB data per day.
- Eligibility: Telstra Plus, Choice, and Business plans.
- Note: If 2 GB of data is not enough, you can purchase an extra 2 GB for $10. Use our data usage calculator to estimate the data you may need during a day.
Telstra prepaid roaming packs for the Philippines
Prepaid customers must purchase a roaming pack before travelling or while in the Philippines. Otherwise, you cannot use Telstra roaming in the Philippines as standard pay-as-you-go rates are not available for prepaid plans.
The packs are categorized based on trip duration, included data, and standard international talk and SMS.
| Pack Type | Price | Included Data | Standard Talk | Standard SMS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-day travel pack | $10 | 400 MB | 15 minutes | 15 SMS/ MMS |
| 7-day travel pack | $15 | 2 GB | 25 minutes | 25 SMS/ MMS |
| 14-day travel pack | $25 | 4 GB | 50 minutes | 50 SMS/ MMS |
Knowing how much data you need for travel can help you decide which package is more suitable for your trip. However, you can use the My Telstra app to purchase or recharge your package if you run out of data or other inclusions before the plan expires.
Note: Although you can purchase international roaming packs via SMS before your trip, it’s not possible to recharge them the same way while in the Philippines. So, make sure to have the latest version of the app on your phone before starting your trip.
Telstra pay-as-you-go rates for the Philippines (Postpaid users)
If you are not eligible to use the Telstra $10 roaming pass or haven’t activated it, the standard pay-as-you-go rates will apply. These charges can add up fast, particularly if you often use data-heavy apps.
- Data rate: $3 per MB
- SMS: $0.75 per message
- Voice rates: $3.50 per MB
At $3 per MB, just 10 minutes of scrolling Instagram Reels and briefly checking Google Maps can cost approximately $100. If you are a heavy data user, purchasing an eSIM can be more cost-effective.
Note: Pay-as-you-go rates are only available for postpaid users. Prepaid users need to buy a roaming pack to use their phones in the Philippines.
How to activate Telstra roaming for the Philippines
Both postpaid and prepaid users can easily activate their roaming using the My Telstra app.
Postpaid users
Although some postpaid plans automatically activate the daily roaming passes when usage begins, it is worth checking the following settings to ensure you have an active roaming pass on your trip:
- Sign in to the My Telstra app.
- Turn on the Daily Pass on Extras > International Roaming.
Prepaid users
Prepaid users can use the app to purchase an international roaming pack.
- Sign in to the My Telstra app.
- Select your prepaid service.
- On the Settings, go to Recharge > Extras and purchase an international roaming pack.
If you don’t have the app, you can call +61439125109 to purchase a roaming pack over your phone. But recharging the pack is only possible via the app.
Final steps for all users
- Before leaving Australia, download the latest version of the app.
- When you land in the Philippines, turn on data roaming on your phone.
- Check your data usage on the app to avoid extra roaming charges on your trip.
Stay connected in the Philippines with Holafly eSIM
Holafly offers unlimited data, flexible plan durations, reliable coverage, and 24/7 customer support that is always available to help you stay connected during your trip.
With almost half the price of Telstra daily passes, Holafly Philippines eSIM offers daily plans ranging from AU$5.90 to $2.43/day. The more days you purchase in advance, the lower the price gets.
For those who like traveling the world and don’t want to purchase several local SIM cards on each trip, Holafly Plans has a monthly subscription for long-term use. So, if you are a travel enthusiast who wants to stay connected wherever you go, you can purchase a Holafly eSIM with coverage in 170+ destinations.
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Disclaimer: The data in this article is accurate as of April 8, 2026, and is subject to change.
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