5G Philippines eSIM | Globe, Smart & DITO Coverage
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Which network should your Philippines eSIM call home? The three national networks are not interchangeable, and the country is an archipelago of more than seven thousand islands, so coverage is a geography problem as much as a speed problem. On Ookla’s 2H 2024 Philippines report, Smart was the fastest mobile network with a Speed Score of 72.04 and a median download of 45.83 Mbps. Globe recorded the best overall Consistency Score at 86.6%. DITO led on 5G consistency at 86.2% and on consumer sentiment at 3.65 out of 5. Which one is best depends on where you are going and how you are travelling, because the best eSIM carrier for the Philippines is a routing decision, not a brand decision. The sticking points below are the ones that trip up first-time Philippines eSIM users most often.
Before speeds and coverage: none of it counts without a successful install. The eSIM compatibility tool and this eSIM activation walkthrough cover the fundamentals, leaving this guide free to compare networks head-on.
The short answer: Staying in Manila, Cebu or Boracay? Smart is the fastest network in the country and Globe is the most consistent. Heading to the outer islands of Palawan or Siargao? Smart holds signal at the resorts while DITO thins out fast once you leave the city grid. Want a local prepaid eSIM as a visitor? All three carriers now sell one, but every SIM and eSIM in the Philippines must be registered under the SIM Registration Act with your passport and a return ticket, and a tourist SIM expires after exactly 30 days. Or skip the paperwork: free test eSIM tests the networks at no cost; apply code WEB20 for 20% off Philippines eSIM plans.
Which carriers does your Philippines eSIM use?
Globe, Smart and DITO compared for visitors
| Globe | Smart | DITO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| eSIM for tourists | Yes, in the GlobeOne app, from Php 99 | Yes, in the GigaLife or Smart app | Yes, by app or at a DITO store |
| Best at | Most consistent network at 86.6% | Fastest network, Speed Score 72.04 | Best 5G consistency at 86.2% and top rating |
| Entry prepaid price | GoSURF 299 for 2 GB over 30 days | GigaSurf 599 for 12 GB over 30 days | DITO 99 for 10 GB over 30 days |
| Tourist purchase route | ★★★ — register with passport in the app | ★★★ — register with passport in the app | ★★ — newer network, smaller footprint |
Availability is not the problem — registration is. All three national carriers sell a prepaid Philippines eSIM a visitor can buy, which is unusual for Asia. Under the SIM Registration Act every eSIM must be tied to a verified identity before it works, and a tourist registration lasts only 30 days. Globe, Smart and DITO each run that registration inside their own app, so the documents, not the checkout, are the real barrier.
Which budget eSIM brands can you buy in the Philippines?
The Philippines has a second tier of brands that ride on the big networks, and a few of them sell eSIMs too.
| Brand | Network it runs on | eSIM | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM | Globe | Yes, converted in the GlobeOne app | Budget Globe users who want the same towers cheaper |
| GOMO | Globe | Yes, data only | Travelers who want a simple Globe data line |
| TNT | Smart | Yes, converted in the Smart app | Budget Smart users who want the same towers cheaper |
| DITO (direct) | DITO | Yes, by app or store | Value seekers in DITO covered cities |
| GCash and Maya eSIM | Smart network | Yes, sold inside the wallet apps | Travelers who already use those wallets for payments |
Two cautions. First, a budget brand still rides one parent network, so it shows the same gaps as Globe or Smart the moment you leave the city. Second, every one of these brands is subject to the same SIM Registration Act, so the 30 day tourist clock applies to them too. For island hopping the parent network choice matters more than the brand on top of it.
Can you buy a Philippines eSIM from Globe?
| Direct from a Philippine carrier | Travel eSIM on a Philippine network | |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | Passport, proof of Philippine address, return ticket for registration | A compatible, unlocked phone |
| How the profile arrives | QR code by email from the carrier app, then in app registration | QR code or app install immediately after checkout |
| Typical 10 to 12 GB cost | Roughly 599 to 999 PHP for a 30 day Globe or Smart prepaid tier | A single upfront price, no registration |
| Network access | One carrier you picked | Automatic switching between Globe, Smart and DITO |
| Registration rule | Mandatory, passport plus return ticket, 30 day tourist limit | Passport uploaded once at checkout, no 30 day cliff |
| Best for | Stays longer than a month, or anyone who needs a local number | Trips of days to a few weeks, and anyone who wants to be online on landing |
The economics flip once you count registration. A carrier eSIM is cheap per gigabyte, but you must register with a return ticket and the line dies on day 31, which is awkward for a two week holiday that quietly overstays. A travel eSIM buys data at wholesale, skips the registration queue, and keeps working across all three networks as you move between islands.
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Will your phone work with a Philippines eSIM?
Three things decide whether your phone works on a Philippine carrier: its bands, its lock status, and a short list of device-specific quirks. All three are covered below.
Will an older phone accept a Philippines eSIM?
Philippine carriers build their 4G on bands including B1, B3, B5, B8 and B28, and their 5G on n78 and n41. Almost any recent international 5G phone connects on n78, which is the global mid-band, so 5G itself is rarely the problem. The harder gap is B28 at 700 MHz, which Smart and DITO use for exactly the rural and island reach that visitors care about. Phones sold only for North American or Chinese markets sometimes miss B28, and those handsets fall back to B1 and B3, which are city layers.
Skip the band tables. The safer move is to match your exact model — the model number, not the marketing name — against compatibility list. Want the mechanics first? What your phone does when it loads an eSIM profile explains the process.
Is your handset compatible with Philippines networks?
A locked handset is the single most common reason a Philippine eSIM install fails, and here the rule runs the other way. There is no blanket unlock mandate for foreign phones, so a handset locked to a US, European or Middle Eastern operator stays locked on arrival; the unlock has to happen with the operator back home before you fly.
Check it: on iPhone, open Settings → General → About and read the Carrier Lock field. If it reads “No SIM restrictions,” you are clear. If it reads “SIM locked,” no Philippine eSIM will install until that changes.
Fix it: request an unlock from the operator the phone is locked to. Devices that are paid off are normally cleared within hours, and many operators do it for free through their app or website. Only then try installing your eSIM, because a locked baseband rejects every profile you scan.
If you bought a used or carrier-subsidised phone, assume it may be locked and check before you travel. The lock check takes ten seconds and saves a failed install on a Boracay beach.
Do Philippines networks check IMEI or EID?
| Device | Symptom | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier-locked phone from another country | eSIM install fails entirely | Unlock through the original carrier first, then retry |
| Phone missing B28 | Fast in Manila and Cebu, dead in the provinces | Use Smart or DITO where B28 matters, or a multi-network eSIM |
| Phone without n78 or n41 | 4G only, no 5G | Expected; 4G is still usable across the islands |
| Mainland-China iPhone models | No Add eSIM option at all, hardware disabled | Not fixable; use a physical SIM or another device |
| Dual-SIM users | eSIM installed but no data | Set the eSIM as the line used for mobile data |
Everything else is a handset quirk rather than a network rule. Check your model in the phone compatibility list before paying for a plan.
How to buy a Philippines eSIM and what it costs
Three routes to a Philippines eSIM exist, and they differ more in registration than in price: Globe through the GlobeOne app, Smart through GigaLife or the Smart app, and DITO through its own app or a store. Each route, step by step.
Where to source your Philippines eSIM
Globe is the most tourist-friendly of the three, because its app and registration flow are built for walk-up buyers.
Globe prepaid eSIM, step by step:
- Download the GlobeOne app and open the eSIM purchase section.
- Choose the Globe Prepaid eSIM at Php 99, or the Globe Traveler eSIM at Php 1,750 if you want a tourist-focused bundle.
- Pay with an international card, PayPal or Apple Pay, and the QR code arrives by email within minutes.
- Scan the code in Settings, then finish SIM registration with your passport, hotel address and return ticket inside the same app.
Globe publishes eSIM support for iPhone XS and later, Pixel 3 and later, and Galaxy S20 and later. The 5-scan QR limit matters: Globe caps re-scans at five across all devices, so keep the delivery email safe and do not burn scans on test devices.
Local SIM vs eSIM for tourists in Philippines
Smart is the fastest network in the country, and its eSIM is just as easy to buy as Globe’s, through the GigaLife app or the newer Smart app.
Smart prepaid eSIM, step by step:
- Open the GigaLife or Smart app and select the prepaid eSIM option.
- Pay and receive the QR code by email, usually within minutes.
- Add the plan in your phone settings, then register the line with your passport details.
- Load a data promo such as GigaSurf 599 for 12 GB over 30 days, or GigaSurf 999 for 24 GB over 30 days, inside the app.
Smart’s PowerAll and Unli 5G promos are popular with visitors who stream or share a hotspot, but watch the fair-use policy, because unlimited plans drop to a floor once a daily cap is reached. Smart’s real edge is speed in the dense cities, which is why it tops Ookla’s Speed Score table.
Plans and prices: Philippines eSIMs
DITO is the youngest carrier and the value leader, with DITO 99 giving 10 GB over 30 days, DITO 199 giving 25 GB, and DITO 499 giving 50 GB. You can buy the eSIM in the DITO app after eKYC, or at a DITO store where staff register it on the spot.
DITO prepaid eSIM, step by step:
- Install the DITO app and start the eSIM purchase with a photo of your ID.
- Complete the registration with passport, address and return ticket.
- Receive the profile by email or SMS and scan it in your settings.
- Top up inside the app; DITO promos are the cheapest per gigabyte of the three.
The trade is coverage. DITO won Ookla’s top consumer rating at 3.65 out of 5 and the best 5G consistency at 86.2%, but its footprint is concentrated on the main islands, so it is a city and resort play rather than a remote-island one.
Anonymous SIM purchase in Philippines: legal?
The SIM Registration Act makes these non-negotiable — the line stays dark until they are uploaded.
- Passport — biographical page plus the Philippine arrival stamp; required by every carrier
- Proof of Philippine address — hotel booking or a written host address; required for registration
- Return ticket — confirmed departure showing date and time; required for the tourist category
- IMEI — dial
*#06# - EID — also from the
*#06#screen; this is the eSIM’s own identifier - Unlocked phone — the Carrier Lock field under Settings -> General -> About should say No SIM restrictions
- Wi-Fi — install the profile before you fly, not at the airport
Registration is free and must finish before the line works, so do it on Wi-Fi at home and land already connected. Plans and current tiers live on the Philippines eSIM page.
Philippines eSIM coverage: Globe vs Smart
This section comes down to two things: how quick each network is where you will actually stand, and what sort of trip you are on. The Ookla numbers handle the first; the trip-type table handles the second.
Globe vs Smart: which Philippines carrier is faster?
All figures below come from Ookla’s Speedtest Connectivity Report for the Philippines, collection period July to December 2024, and are national-level measurements.
| Metric | Smart | Globe | DITO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Score | 72.04 (fastest) | 48.05 | 59.44 |
| Median download, all technologies | 45.83 Mbps | 31.47 Mbps | 26.72 Mbps |
| Median upload, all technologies | 7.41 Mbps | — | — |
| Latency, all technologies | 46 ms (lowest) | — | — |
| Consistency Score | 84.6% | 86.6% (best) | 80.2% |
| 5G Consistency Score | 78% | 74.2% | 86.2% (best) |
| Video Streaming Score | 70.87 | 69.99 | 69 |
| Game Score | 73.89 | 70.78 | 73.8 |
| Consumer rating out of 5 | 3.35 | 3.17 | 3.65 (top) |
Source: Ookla Speedtest Connectivity Report — Philippines, July to December 2024, the per-carrier report. Consistency Score reflects the share of samples meeting 5 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up; 5G Consistency uses a 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up threshold.
When Ookla does not publish a number, the cell stays blank instead of being estimated. The split worth noticing is that Globe wins overall consistency while DITO wins 5G consistency and sentiment, and Smart wins raw speed, video and gaming. Most travel guides flatten this into “Smart is best,” but the consistency numbers are why Globe stays the safer pick for video calls in the provinces.
For context on the country as a whole, Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index put the national median mobile download at 66.33 Mbps in August 2026, 71st in the world, with 20 ms latency. Cable.co.uk prices 1 GB of Philippine mobile data at roughly USD 0.59, 55th of 237 markets against a USD 2.59 global average, so local data is genuinely cheap. The market carries about 142 million mobile connections, equal to 122% of the population (DataReportal).
Philippines eSIM picks by trip type
| The trip | Best-fit carrier | Why | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| City break, Manila, Cebu, Makati | Smart or Globe | Smart is fastest; Globe is steadiest | Evening congestion slows both in busy malls |
| Beach holiday, Boracay, Palawan | Smart at the resorts | Strongest signal on the main islands | Boat crossings to smaller isles lose signal |
| Surf trip, Siargao | Smart, then Globe | Smart covers the tourist strip; Globe backs it up | DITO is thin outside the few covered towns |
| Video calls and streaming | Globe | Best overall consistency at 86.6% | Upload is not the fastest of the three |
| Gaming on the move | Smart | Best Game Score at 73.89 | Needs 5G for the full effect |
| Budget long stay on one island | DITO | Cheapest per gigabyte, top rating | Coverage drops off the main grid |
| Multi-island road trip | A multi-network eSIM | Switches as you sail between islands | Single-carrier plans show gaps between regions |
Island by island: where Globe, Smart and DITO reach
Signal follows population across the archipelago, so the big islands are well covered and the small ones patchy. Route by route:
| Region | Reality on the ground |
|---|---|
| Metro Manila | All three strong; Metro Manila recorded the fastest median mobile download in the country at 63.33 Mbps, but peak-hour congestion is real. |
| Central Visayas and Cebu | Solid in Cebu City and the tourist towns; Central Visayas posted 37.57 Mbps median. Smaller islands thin out. |
| Davao and Mindanao | Good in the cities; Davao Region reached 34.3 Mbps median. Rural B-roads lose signal between towns. |
| Palawan | Smart leads at the resorts and El Nido; boat transfers between islands drop to nothing for long stretches. |
| Boracay | Covered well by Smart and Globe on White Beach; DITO is weaker on parts of the island, and the Caticlan jetty crossing loses signal. |
| Siargao | Smart and Globe serve the surf town; DITO is limited, so do not rely on it as your only line. |
| Mountain and north Luzon | Globe’s consistency helps in the Cordillera; high passes and tunnels are thin on every carrier. |
Planning to leave the Philippines? The neighbouring guides on this site:
- Malaysia eSIM plans
- Singapore eSIM
- Japan eSIM plans
- Thailand eSIM plans
- Indonesia eSIM plans
- Vietnam eSIM plans
If your route covers several countries, an Asia plan saves buying twice.
Automatic network selection is what makes island hopping work. A profile that can move between Globe, Smart and DITO covers the gaps that any single-carrier plan cannot.
APN settings for Globe, Smart and DITO eSIMs
The APN screen is the last setting most travelers should touch and the first thing to rule out when data will not load. Below: the values for all three carriers, when manual entry is genuinely required, and the exact menu paths.
APN values for Globe, Smart and DITO eSIMs
You will only need these if you bought a Philippines eSIM or a physical SIM directly from a Philippine carrier. If you are on a travel eSIM, the profile supplies its own APN and you should not change anything.
| Carrier | APN | Username | Password |
|---|---|---|---|
| Globe | internet.globe.com.ph |
blank | blank |
| Smart | internet.smart.com.ph |
blank | blank |
| DITO | internet.dito.ph |
blank | blank |
Leave username and password empty. If a carrier requires values, the activation instructions that came with your profile will state them, and the exact string is confirmed in the carrier app.
APN configuration in Philippines
A registered Philippine eSIM normally configures itself; these are the exceptions.
- An older handset where carrier settings never arrive on their own
- A profile installed with a manual activation code instead of a QR scan
- A carrier eSIM where automatic configuration did not run after registration
- Almost never on a travel eSIM, which is the point of a managed profile
Manual APN: when Philippines needs it
The path is identical for all three carriers — only the values above change.
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular → select the eSIM line → Cellular Data Network → type in the APN
- Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Access Point Names → create a new entry
After saving, restart the phone. If data still will not flow, check that the eSIM — not your home SIM — holds the data-line role before changing anything else.
How to activate your Philippines eSIM and fix common problems
One read of this section takes you from clean install to a working connection and through the failure patterns a Philippine network can really produce, in the order you’ll meet them.
What to check before installing your Philippines eSIM
The list runs longer here than in most countries, because registration joins the usual hardware checks.
| # | Check | What “good” looks like |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phone is not carrier locked | Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock reads “No SIM restrictions” |
| 2 | Phone supports eSIM | *#06# shows an EID, or the eSIM device checker confirms your model |
| 3 | QR code and activation code saved | Screenshot stored on the phone and in cloud storage |
| 4 | Profile installed before departure | Install on Wi-Fi at home; the profile connects when you land |
| 5 | Registration documents ready | Passport, address proof and return ticket uploaded in the carrier app |
| 6 | Data line and roaming set | eSIM selected for mobile data, data roaming on |
Do step 4 at home. Manila, Cebu and Kalibo arrival halls have congested Wi-Fi exactly when you need it most, and a profile you install on the ground competes with everyone else’s while you juggle luggage.
How Globe, Smart and DITO deliver the profile
Our eSIM activation walkthrough walks the standard sequence — Settings, add eSIM, scan, label, data line, roaming. What changes by carrier:
- Globe: QR by email from GlobeOne; register inside the app; 5-scan QR limit, so keep the email safe
- Smart: QR by email from GigaLife or Smart app; register, then load a promo before data flows
- DITO: eKYC in the DITO app or registration at a store; profile by email or SMS
- Travel eSIMs: install by QR code, and the same profile roams onto whichever of Globe, Smart or DITO is strongest
Four fixes for a Philippines eSIM that won’t connect
Profiles that refuse to download, scans that fail, and eSIMs that install but never register are all catalogued in our activation error troubleshooting guide. The list below narrows to four patterns that matter in the Philippines.
A. The eSIM will not install
- Unlocked status check: Carrier Lock in About should show “No SIM restrictions”
- Make sure the QR code is clean and unused — nearly all are single-scan
- Check with the carrier that the profile is not still queued for registration
B. Installed, but no signal bars
- Re-check the lock status
- Settings → Cellular → Network Selection → pick Globe, Smart or DITO manually instead of automatic
- Reset all network settings, then reboot again
C. Signal bars, but no internet
- Match your APN once more to the table row for that carrier
- Make sure the eSIM, rather than your home SIM, is the active data line
- Check you have finished SIM registration, because an unregistered Philippine eSIM shows bars but passes no data
D. Signal dies on a boat or between islands
- This is coverage, not a fault; the gap is real on open water between islands
- Switch to the carrier with the strongest coastal footprint, usually Smart, or use a multi-network eSIM
- Download offline maps before the ferry, because the crossing may stay dark for the whole trip
What to gather before contacting support
| Information | Where to find it |
|---|---|
| Order or account number | Confirmation email from the carrier app |
| Phone model and OS version | Settings → About |
| EID | *#06# |
| Screenshot of the error | Take it before the screen changes |
| Current APN settings | Settings → Cellular Data Network |
| Data roaming status | Settings → Cellular → your eSIM line |
| Steps already tried | Keep a short list |
Philippines eSIM FAQ: quick answers
Globe eSIM plans for visitors
Globe does sell a prepaid eSIM inside the GlobeOne app from Php 99, and a Globe Traveler eSIM from Php 1,750, both delivered as a QR code by email. You still register with a passport, a Philippine address and a return ticket, and the tourist line expires after 30 days. Globe is the most visitor-friendly of the three because the registration flow is built for walk-up buyers.
Does a Smart eSIM need a Philippine address
For a tourist, yes. Smart sells the eSIM freely in the GigaLife or Smart app, but activation is blocked until SIM registration is complete, and registration for a visitor needs a passport, proof of a Philippine address such as a hotel booking, and a return ticket. Without those three, the profile installs but never passes data.
Do you need to register a Philippines eSIM with your passport?
Yes, for any local carrier eSIM, because registration is mandatory under the SIM Registration Act. Tourists present a passport, proof of a Philippine address and a return ticket, and the line will not activate until that is done. A travel eSIM still asks for a passport at checkout, but only once, and it skips the 30 day tourist cliff that the carriers are bound by.
Why does your eSIM lose signal between islands?
Because the gap is real, not a fault. The Philippines is an archipelago, and open water between islands has no mast, so every carrier drops to nothing for the crossing, especially the ferry runs to smaller isles off Palawan, Boracay and Siargao. Download offline maps before you board, and expect the signal to return only as you approach the next port.
Which network is best in Philippines?
Smart, on the evidence. It posts the fastest Speed Score at 72.04 and the strongest resort footprint in Palawan and Boracay, while Globe backs it up on consistency and DITO thins out off the main grid. For remote islands the practical rule is to carry Smart as your primary line and treat DITO as a city-and-resort extra.
How long does tourist SIM registration last in the Philippines?
Exactly 30 days. Republic Act 11934 requires every SIM and eSIM to be registered, and a line registered under the tourist category is valid for only 30 days, then it is automatically and permanently deactivated. Loading more credit does not extend that clock, because the limit is tied to visa status, not to your balance. Plan a carrier eSIM only if your trip is shorter than a month.
What does your phone need for a Philippines eSIM?
It needs to be unlocked and eSIM-capable, and it helps if it supports B28 for rural reach. Check both in one pass with the handset compatibility checker, which covers EID support and the band question for Philippine networks. If the install step is the unclear part, eSIM activation explained explains it.
Should you expect an ID check when buying a SIM in Philippines? You can register DITO anywhere with the DITO app and a passport, so the airport is fine if you have Wi-Fi and your hotel address handy. Many travelers register at a DITO store instead, where staff complete the eKYC on the spot. Either way the 30 day tourist validity still applies, so register close to your arrival rather than weeks early.
What happens to my eSIM during a typhoon
Philippine typhoon season runs June to November, and severe weather can knock out coastal and island sites for 24 to 48 hours, longest on the remote islands. Smart and Globe run backup power at most sites, so cities recover fast, while smaller islands may stay dark until crews reach them. If you travel in season, keep a power bank charged, expect temporary drops, and do not rely on a single carrier in a storm path.
Should your eSIM carry data and your home SIM take calls?
Yes. Keep your home SIM in the tray for voice and one-time codes, and let the eSIM carry Philippine data — a setup that survives island hopping because the eSIM is the line doing the work. In Settings, point Mobile Data at the eSIM line and leave your home line for voice. Two cautions: switch off data roaming on your home SIM so you are not billed for background traffic, and remember most data-only eSIMs cannot receive SMS, so bank codes still arrive on your home number.
How does an eSIM work without a physical SIM card?
The eSIM is a chip soldered into the phone that stores carrier profiles rather than a single plastic card; the carrier sends a profile, your phone writes it, and the line behaves like any other. what happens during eSIM activation covers the delivery mechanics.
Should I buy from a Philippine carrier or use a travel eSIM
Direct means one network, carrier-run registration, and a 30 day tourist limit; in exchange you get a real local number and the cheapest per-gigabyte price. A travel eSIM means instant delivery, no registration queue, automatic switching between Globe, Smart and DITO, and a fixed upfront price with no expiry cliff. Short trip: travel eSIM. A stay longer than a month with a local number: direct.
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Sources behind our Philippines eSIM analysis
- Ookla Speedtest Connectivity Report — Philippines 2H 2024 — the per-carrier numbers sit behind every carrier figure here: Smart’s 72.04 Speed Score and 45.83 Mbps download, Globe’s 86.6% consistency, DITO’s 86.2% 5G consistency and 3.65 rating.
- Ookla Speedtest Global Index — the Philippines listing provides the national 66.33 Mbps median mobile download and world ranking, updated each month.
- Cable.co.uk — its worldwide data-pricing study gives the roughly USD 0.59 per gigabyte benchmark we cite.
- National Telecommunications Commission — the Philippine regulator publishes the SIM Registration Act’s Implementing Rules and Regulations discussed above.
- Republic Act 11934 — the full statute text is the primary source for the tourist registration rules and the 30-day cap.
- Carrier pages — Globe, Smart GigaLife and DITO document prepaid eSIM prices, delivery and registration steps.
- DataReportal — the Digital 2025: Philippines report gives the mobile-connection totals quoted above. When a customer challenges a Philippines coverage figure, support pulls from this same list.
No in-house testing is quoted here; every number traces to the organisations above, and your own speeds will depend on handset, band and tower load.
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