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nosredna Active member

Member since 31 January 2016

nosrednaActive member10 January 2019 19:00:40

I'm off to Manila next week and was planning to get a local SIM card with data and call/texting at the airport once I get there. After a week in the Manila area I'm heading to Palawan for 6 weeks. My question, will the service I buy in Manila work in Palawan as "local" or am I facing roaming charges once I get to Palawan?

Second question, which company has the best coverage in Palawan, Globe or Smart?

Thanks in advance for any guidance provided.

pnwcyclist Philippines Expert

Member since 27 June 2017

pnwcyclistPhilippines Expert11 January 2019 05:32:29

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It will work fine but I don't know which one is better in Palawan. I used Globe.

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