Philippines Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Phoning in the Philippines

  How to make phone calls in the Philippines

  Calling abroad from the Philippines is very expensive. Our guide will help you make calls to mobile and landline phones in the Philippines and save money on international calls.

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  Alternative call methods

  How to save money on international calls

  Outgoing calls to other countries are truly expensive in the Philippines. Read our guide and discover how to keep in touch with your family and friends while lowering your phone bill.

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  Getting a phone line

  How to get a landline in the Philippines

  Using a landline is not very popular in the Philippines as the majority of the population use mobile phones. However, if you want to have a fixed landline, there are a number of companies that offer telephone services.

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  Mobile phones

  Choose the right mobile phone plan

  Mobile phones are used much more than fixed landline phones in the Philippines. Warm your fingers up if your plan is to move there, as Filipinos are the largest users of SMS in the world.

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  Internet connection

  How to get an Internet connection at home

  Broadband Internet is now available in most of the Philippines’ cities. Unless you are living in remote parts of the countryside, you won’t have problems getting an Internet connection.

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