Cell Phone Rental for Philippines

Rent a cell phone for use in Philippines. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase a Philippines SIM card. The prepaid SIM card for Philippines, in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM cellular phone, is easily the least expensive solution for making and receiving phone calls while you are in Philippines. ALL incoming calls, regardless of their origin, are always, absolutely FREE! Outgoing rates, as outlined below, are extremely inexpensive as well. And since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option than renting. Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision!

Purchase a GSM cellular phone for use with your prepaid Philippines SIM card and get everything you need to stay in touch!

Please vist the our Country Specific SIM Card page for package deals

Features:

• FREE incoming calls - always!
• Philippines Buddy prepaid SIM card
• A local Philippine cell phone number
• US $11 worth of talk time FREE
• Voicemail / SMS (text messaging) / WAP
• International SMS
• No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check

SIM cards that are opened are non-refundable.

GSM Phone Rental Rates
GSM Phone		Weekly Rates			Additional Weeks*
		1-week	2-week	3-week
1	Motorola V180	$24.95	$39.95	$49.95	$10.00
1	Motorola RAZR V3	$34.95	$49.95	$59.95	$15.00

* Additional weeks are calculated for weeks in addition to a 3-week rental period. Charges are applied for each additional week.

Please view our GSM Phone Rentals page for more important information

Having a cellular phones while travelling internationally is indispensable in terms of security and convenience, and with a prepaid Philippines SIM card, it is now also affordable! We also offer other overseas destinations. Click here to view our complete list of Country Specific Prepaid SIM cards with FREE incoming calls! Click here to view the complete list of countries serviced for our International SIM card for around the world roaming with just one number!

Activating Your Service:

• Be sure that battery is charged
• Insert the Buddy SIM card into the mobile phone
• Turn on your phone
• Type in PIN 1 (if required 1234 is the default)
• Start calling

Adding Talk Time:

To refill reload or otherwise recharge your Buddy prepaid SIM card you will need to purchase an airtime voucher also commonly know as a prepaid card (NOT to be confused with SIM card!!!). These prepaid cards add airtime to your SIM card. Airtime vouchers are available locally at most tabac shops, convenience stores and petrol stations that display the Buddy logo.

Depending on the amount of airtime you would like to ad to your SIM card there are 3 denominations available: Php 300 (US$5.60), Php 500 (US$9.35) or Php 1000 (US$18.70). To reload simply:

• Scratch the card to reveal a 14-digit code.
• Dial 1510 + 14 digit PIN and Send.
• A voice prompt will confirm your successful reload attempt.
• The total of the card is automatically added to your calling credit.

For balance inquiries simply dial 1515 [send] and a voice recording will state your remaining Peso balance.

Rates:

Philippines Domestic Rates (per minute)
Call Type	Peak	Off-peak
Local	Php. 8 (US$0.15)	Php. 4 (US$0.07)
NDD*	Php. 8 (US$0.15)	Php. 4 (US$0.07)
SMS (Text Msg.)	Php. 1 (US$0.02)

*National Direct Dial: 3-4-5- toll for calls to different areas within The Philippines. There is a domestic long distance per minute surcharge.

Philippines International Rates (per minute)
Area	Peak	SMS
USA	$0.40	Php. 15 (US$0.28)
European Union, Switz. & Norway	$0.40	Php. 15 (US$0.28)
Australia	$0.40	Php. 15 (US$0.28)
Japan	$0.40	Php. 15 (US$0.28)

Service Life:

The SMART Buddy prepaid SIM card must be ‘used’ before the stated expiry date printed on the back of the card. If you do not arrive in The Philippines with your SIM card before the expiry date then the SIM card will be invalidated.

You have 60 days to consume the value of a SMART Buddy prepaid card (airtime voucher) from the date it is loaded into your SIM card account. Any remaining value will be forfeited after the 60-day period.

When your account balance reaches ZERO you have 120 days to reload more airtime to keep your account active. During this time period you can continue to receive incoming calls for free.

Coverage:

Cellular coverage in Philippines is excellent, far exceeding typical cellular coverage in the US.