I really appreciate you both sharing this important information. Planning to retire end of this year and moving there around Feb 2024. Planning to keep my US phone and then bring one of the old one for use there.

Always good info…👍thanks

Thank you for this important info...yes...we will make sure that our phones are unlocked...you guys offer a good different perspective as to relationships.

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Good content. Have been burned many times by Globe and Smart on the street getting load. Usually the airport vendors can get you going but its hard to verify that you got the amount of data you think you paid for. Its crazy

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

Globe is the worst.

I use Iphone and ATT' No Problems' Great Video George

I'M PILIPINO.....LET ME TELL YOU EXPATS THIS GUY'S ADVICE ADVICE IS SO TRUE !

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Where you at Po ?

Thanks for the info please keep it real all the time

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

😀🥰👍

George my man, I want to have a beer with you brother. I will be over there mid to late September, keep bringing us such good content.

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul. See you Then. 😀👍

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

George seems like a whisky man to me 😀

Thank you guys

Love the cat

@philippineantics

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

Hello guys heading back to the Philippines on May 8 to pick up my wife and daughter we live in Surigao city I’ve been here two times already and Philippines got engaged my wife came back and got married we have a baby now love it there I am t-Mobile is my carrier I used them last time I was in the Philippines it cost me a little more money if I have to make calls back-and-forth to the states but I can make calls to people in the Philippines with the service it is a Rome in charge that I have on my plan anyways so whatever country I’m in it works I have not had any problems thank you very much For your videos always thank you Scott from Chicago

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Be safe. Wish you the best. Keep us updated. 😀

Before I left the U.S. I got a Google Voice phone number. Then later I disassociated it from my U.S. phone number and canceled my Verizon service. I make many calls to and from the Philippines and the U.S. using Google Phone. It works via the internet. Also, we use FB Messenger a lot for face time with people everywhere. Also I have a tiny, cheap Philippine Nokia phone and buy load every month or so. Also, my Samsung/Verizon phone works fine with the internet here in the Philippines, but of course I can't use it if there is no internet connection.

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Great information 😀👍

I have T-Mobile here in the States. I'm there every year. As long as there's cell reception or WiFi, I can text unlimited for free. Direct calls will cost you, so I use Facebook messenger and WhatsApp to call audio or video chat. I also have an old android phone with Globe sim card, but I hardly use it. I just use it for back up.

@alexd8933

2 жыл бұрын

T-mobile has an international plan for I think $50 do you use that while in the Philippines or just the regular service? I have T- mobile as well just wondering.

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes T Mobile and ATT. Thank you.

@miyagi1775

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexd8933 I don’t use their international plan. What I have here is what I use overseas (Europe, Asia, Africa). JUST DON’T make direct calls from your service, use WhatsApp, Messenger or Instagram. There’s enough cell towers around the world, as long as you’re in the city or some provinces. The cell access gets better every year.

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

I have had no luck with T mobile

@miyagi1775

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakalimWicked our access capabilities should be the same. I was even able to call using WhatsApp, messenger and Instagram (which had a better connection), while I was visiting in Samar. All I know, as long as I had reception, at least 1bar, I could text back in the states and call using apps. Same when I was backpacking in Europe.

Love you guys, but the more I learn , the more confused I get!

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

😀👍

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

There is so much to learn

My t-mobile. Note 8 , cost my 500$ in 2020 lock down. For 3 months. While I was there. T-mobile was so cool about it . That I was stuck. In the Phillipines

Interesting. The overall cellphone system in the Philippines sucks big time compared to Canada and the US. The most notable thing when driving around is the lack of cell towers and/or cell antennas on the top corners of high-rise office buildings for example. The various plans, load, data, duration and all that are confusing even to Filipinos. My wife, a Filipina and I have the type of 'plan' we need figured out so we don't run out of load/data. Being retired from a lifetime of working in computers, I personally spend a bit more than I need because, God forbid I run out of data. ;) As well, we both have Canadian VOIP numbers so we can call home free or family/friends can call us for free. That is good for anywhere in the world as long as we have WiFi. And if we are away from a connection, people can leave us voice mail etc. We even use the VOIP numbers to call each other sometimes if the cell signal is crappy but we have good WiFi.

Very confusing topic! Na nosebleed ako 😂😂 But, maybe this will be informative for US travelers who have Verizon and a GSM phone like me: you can add a travel plan that lets you use your US phone like normal (more or less) for 30 days, for an extra $100 per month. It's a way better deal than the Travel Pass $10/day plan. For example, if you stay a month, that's $100 vs $300. Hope that helps some and safe travels!

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@prepperjonpnw6482

Жыл бұрын

Verizon shows they have no service for the Philippines not even roaming.

@rodolforicafort3892

9 ай бұрын

$100 a month? What provider are you referring to AT&T or T-Mobile?

@rodolforicafort3892

9 ай бұрын

Oh Verizon.. Sorry I didn’t see it first

@kevinsoundmixer

9 ай бұрын

@@rodolforicafort3892 Verizon.

I use tnt prepaid p300 a month unli calls unli text 2gb data. And buying top ups is 10% cheaper at lazada or shopee than buying at sarisari store.sim card is 45p with 50p load on it. Dito tel is 199pesos, 20gb data -300 min call -unli txt for 30 days

Here in the States, E-Bay sells Globe sim cards. I don't know if it is a good idea to by one for an unlocked phone. Wal-Mart has some BLU unlocked dual sim phones for $20 USD. Might be a good option for a vacation.

@candetect7576

Жыл бұрын

If you in a hotel used their Wi-Fi to make WhatsApp calls

T mobile USA has free international roaming. I use it all the time

@philippineantics

5 ай бұрын

Good to know 😃

Salamat po. I tihnk George is funnier than Jokoy. Keep it up and God bless.

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

😊 thank you

When I was in the PI 2019, I went to a Globe store, they set me up for a month worth of unlimited data, text, and call. I have an unlocked iPhone. I just took out my SimCard from Verizon, ( made sure it is securely kept ) replaced it with the Globe SimCard while in the country. I recall paying 2,000 php. I did like it, felt more at ease not running out of minutes or data. I also do not have to keep on buying loads . I made sure the area where I will be traveling was covered by the provider, before I decided to purchase the service. Just do not know if the process is still the same.

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Same. But not sure why plan was that high. Thank you for sharing 😀👍

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the SIM card ?

@YouMe-fx5zp

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakalimWicked - Globe Store SM Aura Mall, BCG. I had no problem getting cell connection , traveling the Cordillera Mountains, to some islands in the Visayas and Mindanao. It was surprising I got such service, I’d use it again in my next visit, if it is still offered, so worth it!

@devonferris

2 жыл бұрын

@@testonly3507 BCG is in MANILA. It's the downtown center of Manila.

@prepperjonpnw6482

Жыл бұрын

Which iPhone was that?

Hi guys, I'm in my late 60's and I will be moving to the Philippines in about a year to spend my "Golden Years". But, I am coming there at the end of this year for a month or 45 days to see if I like it, you know to see if it will be a good fit for me. Anyway, I am a little tech savvy ( just a little )but this video just confused me to no end! So, what if I just leave my phone here in the States and buy another when I get there? I think that this can be done at the airport, yes? If I can buy a new phone wouldn't it be set up and ready to go. Or couldn't I have it set up and ready to go at the store? Also, I have done research on the Philippines and watched a ton of KZread videos and I am getting conflicting opinions about the whole Black (American) man dating scene. I am not interested in chasing skirts but I am interested in having a long term relationship that might (might!) lead to marriage. Would this be possible? I'd like to hear YOUR thoughts on the subject. Thanks

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

It would be better to set up a phone here. Its better to meet women at church or local malls. Lots of love opportunities for long-term mate's.

We will be coming to the Philippines for approximately 6 weeks. I have a unlocked Google pro or 7 pro. I guess is what it is on a T-Mobile plan here, but what would I do when I first get to the Philippines?

@philippineantics

11 ай бұрын

Get an international phone plan, also use Wi-Fi as much as you can. Or if it’s unlocked , then use a prepaid SIM card for usage in Philippines. It’s about $10 unlimited calls, and 10gb depends on who.

What about spectrum? they work around the world in certain places, but I don’t know which ones

@philippineantics

8 ай бұрын

If it's unlocked

I appreciate your content. I’m only staying in two places. Manila and el nido. What do you recommend getting?

@philippineantics

4 ай бұрын

we use a Samsung phone and an I phone. Any phone works here.

@SeanD2937

4 ай бұрын

@@philippineantics thanks you saved me a whole lot of trial and error. Much appreciated 🤙

@philippineantics

4 ай бұрын

thank you for watching and your comments

What are your thoughts on the ESim cards it’s all done through an app.. that seems to be the new high-tech way to do things very easily

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

They have it here. Its very new. I have never used one

@roybrady8434

Жыл бұрын

@@philippineantics I’m hoping to be there in a couple years in the Philippines I’m planning on trying to use it

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

You will like it here

@geekperspective

Жыл бұрын

@@philippineantics im saving for a 2 week vacation cant wait

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

I have a Samsung note 20 ultra from AT&T (gsm).I am doing installments but phone will be paid off this year and will unlock device. I wanted to send this phone to my girlfriend in Philippines because I plan on getting another phone.

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

That will work

Hello, thanks for the video. I sent an unlocked GSM US phone to my Filipina. My question is on charging. The fact that the Phils use 240 volt power and US uses 110, how can she charge the phone safely? Will the charger that comes with the phone be okay? Should she use her Phils charger from her old phone, or is there some additional adapter needed? Thank you!

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

They use diffrent cords. We brought ours too. phones are fine.

@prepperjonpnw6482

Жыл бұрын

You can buy a power strip that separates out one leg of the 240 so you end up with 2 separate phases of 120 volt power. Also the power strip should connect to the ground or earth automatically as an internal function. The US actually uses 120 volt not 110 as you will hear and technically power can fluctuate from 110 or 115 up to 130. This usually occurs the farther away from the nearest sub station you are. If you have trouble with regular lightbulbs burning out sooner than they should try buying those rated at 130v they are sometimes called “tough” bulbs. As far as the power strip goes make sure it’s one of the ones that converts the voltage for you and double check the hertz. The US runs on 60 hz and U.K. on 50 hz other countries use one of those two. This can be problematic and you will need an adapter if the hz is different. 30+ years doing electrical on everything from custom homes to hospitals colleges and factories so yeah been there done that lol Cheers

Watched your video and still have no idea how to get phone service in the Phillipines. I arrive at the airport with my iphone? Then what?

@philippineantics

7 ай бұрын

You have to buy a SIM card . Look for globe or smart booth.

Hi! My family has iPhones through Verizon. We are flying into Manila, and then traveling to Capalonga. Will our phones work there? Thank you!

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Need more information . Email us .

Hi guys, I’m bringing an unlocked Australian iPhone 11 to gift a friend in Dipolog City soon. I was wondering if she can use it as her personal mobile or not? Cheers Matt

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Yes she can

I have an Android phone and my carrier is T-Mobile well at work there in Manila

@GUITARTIME2024

2 жыл бұрын

Call t mobile

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

ATT and TMobile are the only ones from the 🇺🇸.

So I guess Verizon cell phones from the U.S. will not work in the Philippines ? I would imagine that calling on Skype would still work, and the data feature on your cell phone will still work ? thanks for the video

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Verizon will work if it’s unlocked for service . Yes for wifi home service like Skype it will.

My iPhone 11pro max has dual sims including e-sim for use everywhere

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

😀👍

@donearman5687

Жыл бұрын

Do you have to download a electronic sim card or a code

Can't all the cell phone carriers collaborate and standardize the frequencies so that we can have one Universal cell phone carrier that works no matter where you are in the world ? That would be too simple. Take Verizon for example. Why can't Verizon put towers everywhere in the world ? One universal carrier, that would make things too simple...

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Great thought .

@prepperjonpnw6482

Жыл бұрын

Would that be like 20 years ago when they were all supposed to start using one type of charging cable?

Just spend a 100 bucks and get a phone there lol You can leave it with someone there and they'll love ya for it!!

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

Phones are cheap

@thomasgordon1792

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakalimWicked yes they are! It's getting harder to find the dual sim card here in the US

So best buy new phone in Philippines or have phone unlock before we go or bring older like smart phone 8 we don't use ??

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Needs unlocked if its using sim card.. you can use Att & T-mobile with international plan.

Do you know anything about the new Tesla Pi phone? Will it work in the Philippines?

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

No. Starlink is not available yet. Maybe in a year

i have a question if you buy an Android Fon in Philippines what fons will work in the US?

@philippineantics

5 ай бұрын

Yes it should

I like to know my question will be how much should it cost one good phone in Philippine Manila then $100 USA buy a good phone and Manila Philippine please thank you

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

If you’re asking which place you should spend $100 on the phone they have really good pounds here for 5000 pesos but usually you purchase those online . I would buy one in Manila.

How much load should you have to make a regular call to California

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Each one is different. Cannot say. Globe says 5p min international So 10 min 50p or $1.00. May very. Calls are cheap.

@TropicShade

2 жыл бұрын

Why are you using your phone to make a call when you can use almost any internet VOIP service like TelNovo, Skype, FB, Whatsapp, Viber, etc?

Well can you buy a brand-new plan when you get off the plane at the airport

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

Have they had them during the pandemic at airport?

@kennydinthephilippines2655

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakalimWicked Hell if I know that’s why I was asking

George was your dual Sim phone expensive? Better to buy a unlocked phone here in USA

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

samsung is couple hundred. Check ebay a big seller for cheaper or walmart.

@toddjohnston4788

2 жыл бұрын

@@philippineantics thanks

How do we register the phone to the SIM??? You didn't seem to touch on this

@philippineantics

11 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hnqbmrKxaZaticY.html. But each company is different , we use Globe and it ask for I.d card ,address, at globe one app.

@jehereticsmotos

11 ай бұрын

@@philippineantics ok, my GF is trying to get a nice phone I sent her to work but not working with her SIM from dito...

great info! hopefully my tmobile US plan works well in Cebu. btw, where are good places for working remotely? do malls or cafes have free Wifi? or do U guys have a better more secure way of getting good and cheap mobile data for digital nomading? lol Thanks! ;D

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

We use Smart and globe prepaid for $15 mo. Great service.

I have a Verizon phone and I'm going to be traveling to Laoag and Pagudpud for 2 weeks. What would be my best option? Thanks.

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Long or short stay ? Will you use international plan ? What type phone ?

@e.g.7977

Жыл бұрын

We'll be there 2 weeks. I have a Samsung S10 and my wife and son have Samsung S22's.

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Then just contact Verizon and buy international plan. Both phones will work here.

@e.g.7977

Жыл бұрын

@@philippineantics ok. Will try that then. Thanks.

What a about making calls to the states?

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

From phone we use magic jack at home on wifi. Cheap rates. You would have to pay for extra for united States calls .Like globe cell, you add more load for it and set up international.

@TropicShade

2 жыл бұрын

Use a VOIP service! It's FREE!

Guys I live in Florida. can you find out for me How you can find the owner of Philippines number there? Somebody is texting all the time here without their full name and even pictures I have no idea who this person is please reply.

@philippineantics

3 ай бұрын

No way to know usually. Most are unregistered sim cards.

Hi can I use Google fi in the Philippines?

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

Sound like a run-down country made life difficult just to make a phone call unbelievable

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

👍😀

I have nose bleed

Is there free Wi-Fi in Manila.....I herd that Wi-Fi is a universal ??

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

No We wish. IIts around $40-80 on average.

@777archangel2

2 жыл бұрын

@@philippineantics even in the airport?

@MakalimWicked

2 жыл бұрын

Of course it’s free at airport

Come on Philippines, DITO is Chinese, do you really want to support DITO? Think about it

Oh damn... I've gone deaf...🤔

@robinorga528

2 жыл бұрын

It’s called nose bleed

@craigschuler1547

2 жыл бұрын

@@robinorga528 nose bleed is when you can't understand what's being said...I can't hear anything.

@philippineantics

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I just checked the volume its normal. The dogs barking is another thing lol. Welcome to the Philippines.

@craigschuler1547

2 жыл бұрын

@@philippineantics must of been a KZread glitch...😎

@anilgoel1475

2 жыл бұрын

The audio made it difficult to finish the video. Suggestion: move closer to the mic, or maybe get a new one.

Talk to much don't get to the point

@philippineantics

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊.