If you prefer fixed billing costs and want extra perks as a subscriber, a mobile postpaid SIM plan in the Philippines is the best option. Going postpaid generally costs more due to higher plan prices, but it's the extra convenience you are paying for.
Now, there are plenty of mobile postpaid plans out there. To help you decide which one truly fits your lifestyle and budget, we've put together a guide to the factors you should consider. Explore DITO Telecommunity's postpaid plans and pick the one that best suits your daily needs and habits!
Researching monthly costs, promo inclusions, add-on services, and network reach will help you determine which postpaid plan is best for you. Let’s go through each factor in detail below.
It's essential to determine whether your monthly mobile plan budget is enough to cover a postpaid plan. As a reference, many postpaid plans range from ₱500 to ₱1,000 (except for DITO's FLEXPlan 388). These prices pose no problem if you are set to spend that much for a monthly plan to stay connected and to fund your communication needs. That said, you should look closely at the offerings to ensure the telco offers tiered plans that enable flexible purchases.
Another cost-related factor to check is the lock-in period for each promo. The lock-in period is the time, usually 12 to 24 months, during which you are under contract with the network provider to remain a subscriber. Given that you can't easily unsubscribe from a postpaid plan, it's crucial to ensure you can pay the monthly fees during that period. You can request early termination, but that will incur additional fees.
Does your postpaid plan include all the inclusions that accommodate your data needs and usage habits? Fortunately, it's easy to find this information, as telcos provide a useful list of their promos to compare. As for choosing which one to subscribe to, you need to learn that network providers have different types of mobile postpaid plans — they offer plans with a handset device or a SIM-only plan. Under these categories, promos are tiered. In DITO's case, you get more data access the higher the pay. If your needs include calls, SMS, 4G, and 5G data, check the inclusions to ensure you get the best bang for your buck.
Another deciding factor is the add-on services that come with your postpaid plan. Network providers often include extras that you won’t get with prepaid offers, like streaming subscriptions, game app access, and special subscriber perks. Be sure to pick a postpaid plan with an additional inclusion you can actually use to maximize your monthly expenses. Take advantage of the subscriber perks as well — depending on the season, telcos will hold raffle draws, offer discounts, and provide other benefits for their postpaid subscribers; be sure to avail yourself of them so you get bonus data and win prizes.
Perhaps the most important consideration before committing to a postpaid contract is the strength of the network signal in your area. This factor is most applicable to 5G plans, since the technology is not yet as widespread as 4G. If you're considering DITO, the first step is to check which areas the network covers — staying in a 5G area means you can expect to enjoy the frequency at its peak, namely fast speeds and high bandwidth. Aside from your residence, you should also consider the places you frequent, such as your workplace or school. Your postpaid plan will be the most useful if you can access the network everywhere you go.
The best mobile SIM postpaid plan in the Philippines is the one that meets your requirements based on the factors we discussed earlier. If the "best" sounds like DITO to you, the better. To guide you further, here's a list of DITO's FLEXPlans that you can consider based on your needs:
DITO's FLEXPlan offers a postpaid plan with a phone, which is best suited for you if you need a new device while saving on your purchase. The network's handset plans offer attractive, reasonable prices thanks to the subsidized device cost. Note that the handset plan comes with a Samsung device, which is a real bargain.
The plan starts with the FLEXPlan 588, which, as the name suggests, costs ₱588. It also includes a cash-out fee of ₱2,300. The accompanying device for this plan is the Samsung Galaxy A06 with 5G capabilities — not bad for the price! The rest of DITO's handset plan includes FLEXPlan 888, FLEXPlan 1288, and FLEXPlan 1688.
When you don't want a new device but still prefer a postpaid plan, you can opt for SIM-only options. DITO's offerings under this category are particularly attractive because you can subscribe to a plan for as low as ₱388 with FLEXPlan 388. Better yet, the said promo has a 3-month lock-in period, making it the ideal choice if you are testing DITO's services. Note, though, that the plan caps at 50 GB (25 GB of all-access data and 25 GB of 5G data), so you would need to track your usage. The higher-tier plans, meanwhile, offer unlimited all-access data and have no lock-in periods.
Sometimes, the best postpaid SIM-only plans come with rebates, and so is the case with DITO. The telco has two options for this type of plan: FLEXPlan 888 and FLEXPlan 1288. You can get ₱7,000 to ₱10,600 in total rebates for these plans, plus you can pay a lower monthly fee if you opt for the 18-month lock-in period. If those sound like a good deal for you and you are sure to make the most of the inclusions, these postpaid plans are among the best you can find in the market.
At the end of the day, the best mobile postpaid SIM plan in the Philippines depends on your priorities. Whether you’re looking for a SIM-only plan, a more affordable device to go with your plan, or you just want to earn rebates, DITO offers a range of options that fit your lifestyle.
You just have to take the first step and apply for a postpaid plan today. Check out the application steps to start!