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DITO Telecommunity Philippines SIM card: prepaid prices and tourist rules

DITO publishes prepaid prices from 10 pesos and says tourists must register with a passport, a local address and a return ticket.

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Is a DITO Telecommunity Philippines SIM card good for a visitor?

It can be good value for data, and DITO is unusually clear about what tourists must show to register. Its prepaid page lists plan prices in pesos, and its registration page names tourists. The weak points are coverage, where DITO's own pages offer only third-party awards, and the fact that its homepage lists no tourist-specific plan.

What does DITO's prepaid page list?

We read dito.ph/prepaid on 8 October 2026. The main plans, in pesos, were:

DATA MAXX
50 for 7 GB over 5 days up to 299 for 30 GB over 30 days, with unlimited all-net calls and texts
UNLI5G MAXX
99 for 3 days, 149 for 7 days, 249 for 15 days and 449 for 30 days, with unlimited 5G data subject to a stated all-access cap of 5, 15, 20 or 30 GB
STREAMZONE and GAMEZONE
99 for 10 GB over 15 days and 199 for 22 GB over 30 days

Data sachets: from 10 pesos for 500 MB.

Starter Pack: 39 pesos suggested retail price, with up to 25 GB of bonus data according to the page's FAQ.

The page contains inconsistencies, such as one Level-Up plan listed twice with different specs, so confirm in the DITO app. The homepage also links eSIM listings in DITO's online shop, but we did not read the product pages and cannot give eSIM prices or conditions.

How do tourists register a DITO SIM?

DITO's SIM registration page says tourists need to provide a passport, proof of a Philippine address and a return ticket to their home country showing the departure date and time. Foreigners on non-tourist visas need a passport, an address and supporting documents such as a work permit, immigration card or school ID. Foreign nationals are included among those who must register. The page does not describe the process or timing.

What does DITO say about coverage?

The homepage links a 5G coverage checker and quotes two third-party awards (an Ookla rating and an Opensignal speed award). It gives no coverage figures. Our network notes say DITO covers urban areas well but we have not verified that. Check its coverage checker for the islands you will visit.

DITO compared with a travel eSIM

A DITO line is cheap but needs registration in the Philippines. A travel eSIM is bought before you fly. See our Philippines SIM card comparison and cheapest eSIM page. Other local carriers: Smart Communications and Globe Telecom. Back to the Philippines hub.

Bottom line

Our verdict on the DITO Telecommunity Philippines SIM card is that DITO prepaid is cheap and its tourist registration rules are clear, but its coverage claims are awards, not figures.

Common questions

Does DITO have a tourist SIM in the Philippines?

DITO's pages we read list no tourist-specific plan, but its registration page names tourists and says they must provide a passport, proof of a Philippine address and a return ticket. Its ordinary prepaid plans, with prices from 10 pesos for a data sachet, are open to anyone who registers.

What documents do tourists need to register a DITO SIM?

DITO's SIM registration page says tourists need a passport, proof of a Philippine address and a return ticket to their home country showing the departure date and time. Foreigners on non-tourist visas need a passport, an address and supporting documents such as a work permit.

How much is a DITO prepaid SIM?

On dito.ph/prepaid on 8 October 2026, a Starter Pack was listed at 39 pesos, with data plans from 50 pesos for 7 GB over 5 days and UNLI5G MAXX from 99 pesos for 3 days. The page has some inconsistencies, so confirm in the DITO app.

Does DITO have an eSIM?

DITO's homepage links eSIM listings in its online shop, but we did not read those product pages and cannot give prices or conditions. Check DITO's shop and compare with a travel eSIM that you can install before you fly. Check the carrier's own page before you buy.

Is DITO coverage good in the Philippines?

DITO's homepage links a 5G coverage checker and quotes third-party awards, but gives no coverage figures on the page we read. We therefore cannot confirm reach outside cities. Check the checker for your islands, and compare with Smart and Globe.

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