Island, Philippines
Internet in Siquijor: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Siquijor?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Resort and café wifi is slow and often drops; mobile data from Globe or Smart is more reliable on the coast.
Getting online in Siquijor
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few long-stay rentals; where fibre exists it costs about 1,500–2,500 PHP a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Resort and café wifi is slow and often drops; mobile data from Globe or Smart is more reliable on the coast. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts and signal drops, worse in storms |
| Tourist SIM | Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Smart, Globe, DITO |
| Monthly data plan | ₱300–1,000 ($4.8–16.0) |
Coworking in Siquijor
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Siquijor?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Resort and café wifi is slow and often drops; mobile data from Globe or Smart is more reliable on the coast.
Which SIM card should I get in Siquijor?
Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.