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Gone are the days of waiting weeks for a postcard to reach home while traveling. Now, you can share moments instantly, whether it’s a quick photo from the airport or a video call from across the world.
That’s the power of data roaming. It keeps you connected wherever you go without swapping SIMs or relying on free, but unsafe WiFi.
With Globe’s data roaming services, it’s even easier. Prepaid or postpaid, you can register in just a few taps through text, GCash or the GlobeOne app. Simply download the app on your mobile device to stay online, stress-free, no matter the destination.
What’s Data Roaming and Its Benefits?
Understanding what data roaming means entails knowing what it does. Data roaming refers to a mobile device's capacity to connect to a foreign network when you're outside your home network's coverage area. It’s a perfect travel companion as it lets you access mobile data services when activated, including browsing the internet, sending emails, and opening connected apps.
More than that, data roaming enables a reliable internet connection. It allows you to enjoy services like navigation, online bookings, or even streaming your favorite music or shows, even when exploring new horizons.
Benefits of Data Roaming
People may opt to install a new local SIM or connect to WiFi hotspots instead of activating their data roaming when traveling abroad. But data roaming offers more than just connectivity. So, what does data roaming do to make your life easier when traveling?
- Affordability
Roaming today is no longer a one-size-fits-all expense. Globe Roaming’s flexible range of offers is now designed to match every budget and every type of trip you have. Whether you’re a budget-conscious traveler looking for the best value offers, someone who prefers mid-range multi-day packs with more generous data for sightseeing and navigation, or a heavy user who wants the convenience of larger bundles, there’s now an offer built for your needs.
Group travelers can even enjoy extra savings through shareable data roaming options that let you split the cost across family or friends. Instead of each person buying their own promo, the group can pool into a single one, making connectivity abroad lighter on the wallet and far more convenient.
- Convenience
Data roaming eliminates the hassle of purchasing and installing a new SIM card on your device. You won't have to wait in long lines or deal with language barriers that may come with buying a local SIM. Plus, data roaming lets you connect seamlessly to the internet without changing phone numbers and risking missed calls and messages.
Additionally, unlike international eSIM packs that still require app downloads, QR codes, and device compatibility checks, data roaming works instantly on any phone. No long setups, no switching, and no extra steps. You just turn on your data and you’re ready to explore.
- Accessibility
Data roaming lets you immediately access your home network services, including mobile banking and streaming platforms. This also allows you to access other subscription-based services that may be linked to your home network's account, especially when you register for data roaming packages.
On top of that, data roaming provides you with unrestricted access to your essential apps. In destinations like the Middle East or China, certain sites, messaging apps, or social platforms may be blocked when using a local SIM, often forcing travelers to rely on VPNs that can be slow, unreliable, and require a separate purchase. But with data roaming, you can use your usual apps freely and securely, without any workarounds.
- Seamless Connectivity
You don't need to connect manually to different WiFi networks or rely on passwords and login procedures with data roaming. Your device automatically connects to the available mobile network, providing a seamless and instant internet connection.
- Security
Another significant difference between data roaming and public WiFi is security. Hackers can compromise public WiFi networks, exposing your device to viruses or malware. Meanwhile, data roaming offers a more secure connection. Mobile networks typically have built-in encryption and authentication measures to safeguard your data from potential threats and ensure higher privacy. It keeps your connection secure when you need to access work files, private documents, or mobile banking abroad. Unlike public WiFi, which can expose your data to risks, roaming uses Globe’s protected network, giving you a safer way to work and browse wherever you are.
Globe's Data Roaming Promos
No matter where you are, data roaming packages from Globe let you stay connected and more.
Here's a breakdown of Postpaid and Prepaid roaming promos to help you decide which option is best for your travel needs.
Prepaid Data and Roaming Promos
- GoRoam
For budget-conscious travelers, GoRoam offers promos for as low as ₱300 in popular destinations across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. Select destinations also offer multiple options, including 30-day packs with more GBs.
Promo | Data Allocation / Inclusions | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoRoam Australia 400 | 2 GB | 7 days | ₱400 |
| GoRoam Australia 600 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Australia 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Canada 700 | 3 GB | 15 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam Canada 1,000 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Canada 2,000 | 15 GB | 30 days | ₱2,000 |
| GoRoam Hong Kong 300 | 1 GB | 7 days | ₱300 |
| GoRoam Hong Kong 600 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Hong Kong 900 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱900 |
| GoRoam Japan 400 | 2 GB | 7 days | ₱400 |
| GoRoam Japan 700 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam Japan 1,100 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,100 |
| GoRoam Malaysia 300 | 1 GB | 7 days | ₱300 |
| GoRoam Malaysia 800 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Malaysia 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Singapore 300 | 1 GB | 7 days | ₱300 |
| GoRoam Singapore 600 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Singapore 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam South Korea 300 | 1 GB | 7 days | ₱300 |
| GoRoam South Korea 700 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam South Korea 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Thailand 300 | 1 GB | 7 days | ₱300 |
| GoRoam Thailand 600 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Thailand 800 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam USA 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam USA 1,500 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,500 |
| GoRoam USA 2,500 | 30 GB | 30 days | ₱2,500 |
| GoRoam UK 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam UK 1,100 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,100 |
| GoRoam UK 1,800 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,800 |
| GoRoam France 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam France 900 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱900 |
| GoRoam France 1,300 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,300 |
| GoRoam Italy 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam Italy 800 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Italy 1,200 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,200 |
| GoRoam Switzerland 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam Switzerland 1,300 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,300 |
| GoRoam Switzerland 1,800 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,800 |
| GoRoam Netherlands 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam Netherlands 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Netherlands 1,500 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,500 |
| GoRoam Russia 700 | 3 GB | 15 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam Russia 1,300 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,300 |
| GoRoam Russia 2,000 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱2,000 |
| GoRoam Vietnam | 5 GB | 10 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Maldives | 20 GB | 10 days | ₱2,500 |
| GoRoam UAE | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Taiwan | 3 GB | 5 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Indonesia | 25 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam China | 15 GB | 10 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Turkey | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Macau | 5 GB | 10 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Saudi Arabia | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Kuwait | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Qatar | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Oman | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
- Roam Surf4All
Perfect for group travels, Roam Surf4All offers shareable data that lets you stay connected without relying on pocket WiFi. With it, your group can enjoy seamless data sharing with up to four travel companions without the need to stay close together.
| Promo | Data Allocation | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Surf4All 1999 | 10 GB shareable data | 5 days | ₱1,999 (or ₱80 per person per day) |
| Roam Surf4All 3399 | 15 GB shareable data | 10 days | ₱3,399 (or ₱68 per person per day) |
| Roam Surf4All 4999 | 20 GB shareable data | 30 days | ₱4,999 (or ₱33 per person per day) |
- Roam Surf
Ideal for cross-country trips and multi-destination itineraries, Roam Surf lets you stay connected for longer periods while roaming the world. All of these in just one promo.
| Promo | Data Allocation | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Surf 999 | 3 GB | 5 days | ₱999 |
| Roam Surf 1599 | 5 GB | 10 days | ₱1599 |
| Roam Surf 2199 | 7 GB | 15 days | ₱2199 |
| Roam Surf 3199 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱3199 |
| Roam Surf 4299 | 15 GB | 30 days | ₱4299 |
- Call and Text Promos
Perfect for short international trips, these call and text options make staying connected simple and practical. Whether you need straightforward minutes and messages or a mix of data, voice, and texts, these promos offer convenient one-day access at affordable rates.
| Promo | Inclusions | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam All Net 99 | 30 minutes of call and 30 text messages to all networks | 1 day | ₱99 |
| Roam Supersaver 299 | 300 MB data, 10 minutes of call, and 10 text messages to all networks | 1 day | ₱299 |
- GoRoam
For budget-conscious travelers, GoRoam offers promos for as low as ₱300 in popular destinations across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and Europe. Select destinations also offer multiple options, including 30-day packs with more GBs.
Promo | Data Allocation | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoRoam Australia 600 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Australia 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Canada 700 | 3 GB | 15 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam Canada 1,000 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Canada 2,000 | 15 GB | 30 days | ₱2,000 |
| GoRoam Hong Kong 600 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Hong Kong 900 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱900 |
| GoRoam Japan 700 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam Japan 1,100 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,100 |
| GoRoam Malaysia 800 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Malaysia 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Singapore 600 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Singapore 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam South Korea 700 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱700 |
| GoRoam South Korea 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Thailand 600 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Thailand 800 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam USA 500 | 2 GB | 15 days | ₱500 |
| GoRoam USA 1,500 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,500 |
| GoRoam USA 2,500 | 30 GB | 30 days | ₱2,500 |
| GoRoam UK 1,100 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,100 |
| GoRoam UK 1,800 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,800 |
| GoRoam France 900 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱900 |
| GoRoam France 1,300 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,300 |
| GoRoam Italy 800 | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Italy 1,200 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,200 |
| GoRoam Switzerland 1,300 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,300 |
| GoRoam Switzerland 1,800 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,800 |
| GoRoam Netherlands 1,000 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Netherlands 1,500 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱1,500 |
| GoRoam Russia 1,300 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,300 |
| GoRoam Russia 2,000 | 20 GB | 30 days | ₱2,000 |
| GoRoam Vietnam | 5 GB | 10 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Maldives | 20 GB | 10 days | ₱2,500 |
| GoRoam UAE | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Taiwan | 3 GB | 5 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam Indonesia | 25 GB | 30 days | ₱600 |
| GoRoam China | 15 GB | 10 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Turkey | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Macau | 5 GB | 10 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Saudi Arabia | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 |
| GoRoam Kuwait | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Qatar | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
| GoRoam Oman | 5 GB | 30 days | ₱800 |
- Roam Surf4All
Perfect for group travels, Roam Surf4All offers shareable data that lets you stay connected without relying on pocket WiFi. With it, your group can enjoy seamless data sharing with up to four travel companions without the need to stay close together.
| Promo | Data Allocation | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Surf4All 1999 | 10 GB shareable data | 5 days | ₱1,999 (or ₱80 per person per day) |
| Roam Surf4All 3399 | 15 GB shareable data | 10 days | ₱3,399 (or ₱68 per person per day) |
| Roam Surf4All 4999 | 20 GB shareable data | 30 days | ₱4,999 (or ₱33 per person per day) |
- Roam Surf
Ideal for cross-country trips and multi-destination itineraries, Roam Surf lets you stay connected for longer periods while roaming the world. All of these in just one promo.
| Promo | Data Allocation | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Surf 999 | 3 GB | 5 days | ₱999 |
| Roam Surf 1599 | 5 GB | 10 days | ₱1,599 |
| Roam Surf 2199 | 7 GB | 15 days | ₱2,199 |
| Roam Surf 3199 | 10 GB | 30 days | ₱3,199 |
| Roam Surf 4299 | 15 GB | 30 days | ₱4,299 |
Perfect for travelers who want hassle-free connectivity, Roam Surf also offers all-day data roaming offers that let you stay online without the need to register. Simply turn on mobile data and data roaming to activate these daily promos.
| Promo | Inclusions | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Surf 399 | All-day roaming | 1 day | ₱399 |
Roam Surf 499* *Available in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom only | All-day roaming with FREE 10 minutes of calls to all networks | 1 day | ₱499 |
- Call and Text Promo
Perfect for short international trips, this call and text option makes staying connected simple and practical.
| Promo | Inclusions | Validity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Surf Plus | All-day calls and texts to all networks bundled with Roam Surf 399 | 1 day | ₱200 |
Postpaid users can also now add Oona Travel Insurance to select roaming packs on GlobeOne for ₱109 only with up to ₱2.5 million coverage. This covers you for unexpected medical costs, lost baggage, trip delays, and more, so you can focus on enjoying your trip while staying connected.
How to Activate your Globe Data Roaming Promo
After registering for your chosen data roaming package, follow these steps to set up your device.
- Go to your device’s “Settings” and turn on “Mobile Data” and “Data Roaming.”
- Restart your phone.
- Ensure the “5G/LTE” option is enabled on your device.
- Set your mobile APN to “internet.globe.com.ph.”
Globe Prepaid and Postpaid Data Roaming FAQs
Follow the steps below to switch your data roaming on.
For iOS (iPhone)
- Open your phone’s “Settings.”
- Tap “Cellular” or “Mobile Data.”
- Select “Network Selection.”
- Toggle the switch to “AutomaticON.”
Your iPhone will automatically latch onto Globe’s official partner network in the country.
For Android
Note: The exact menu names vary slightly by brand, but the flow is the same.
- Open your phone’s “Settings.”
- Go to “Connections” or “Network & Internet.”
- Tap “Mobile Networks.”
- Select “Network Operators.”
- Turn “Select AutomaticallyON”.
Your device will automatically connect to Globe’s partnered network.
- How can I register for a data roaming promo?
You can register for your chosen promos through the GlobeOne or GCash app.
Around the World with Globe's Data Roaming
A steady internet connection can make all the difference when you’re away from home. With data roaming, you can stay online and share your adventures in real time with the people who matter most.
Whether you’re catching up with family from a café in Tokyo or sending reports from your hotel in Toronto, Globe keeps you connected to what matters, simply and reliably.
