Everything lives in the KiQ app, the eSIM costs a one-time ₱99, and new users get 25GB free on activation. [caption id="attachment_424529" align="alignnone" width="1465"] KiQ lets you build your own plan from the app's slider — no store, no physical SIM required.[/caption] Here's the full plan lineup, what the eSIM needs to work, and how to sign up. KiQ is Smart's first fully app-based mobile brand, built by DDB Philippines and aimed at younger, digital-first users. [caption id="attachment_424528" align="alignnone" width="1280"] KiQ's five preset plans range from ₱30 to ₱940 — or you can build your own in the app.[/caption] How much is the KiQ eSIM, and how does activation work? KiQ is Smart's first QR-less eSIM: instead of scanning a code emailed to you, you buy the eSIM in the app, tap to download it, and activate it in your phone's settings. (eSIM compatibility) KiQ is eSIM-only — there is no physical SIM, so your phone must support eSIM to use it. If your phone is eSIM-incompatible, you won't be able to activate KiQ. KiQ is a serious option if you're on an eSIM-compatible phone and want full control over your plan without being locked into a fixed monthly bundle , and the ₱99 eSIM plus 25GB activation freebie makes trying it low-risk. Read more in our articles including "KiQ Explained: Plans, ₱99 eSIM & How to Sign Up (2026)" and "Smart unveils Travē App for international eSIM connectivity".
Everything lives in the KiQ app, the eSIM costs a one-time ₱99, and new users get 25GB free on activation. [caption id="attachment_424529" align="alignnone" width="1465"] KiQ lets you build your own plan from the app's slider — no store, no physical SIM required.[/caption] Here's the full plan lineup, what the eSIM needs to work, and how to sign up.
KiQ is Smart's first fully app-based mobile brand, built by DDB Philippines and aimed at younger, digital-first users. [caption id="attachment_424528" align="alignnone" width="1280"] KiQ's five preset plans range from ₱30 to ₱940 — or you can build your own in the app.[/caption] How much is the KiQ eSIM, and how does activation work? KiQ is Smart's first QR-less eSIM: instead of scanning a code emailed to you, you buy the eSIM in the app, tap to download it, and activate it in your phone's settings.
Our coverage of eSIM philippines includes: "KiQ Explained: Plans, ₱99 eSIM & How to Sign Up (2026)"; "Smart unveils Travē App for international eSIM connectivity"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G". Each article provides unique insights and information.