Here’s a quick tutorial on how to convert a physical DITO SIM to an eSIM. Please note that you must first check if your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Step-by-Step: Convert DITO SIM to eSIM
- Open the DITO app.
- Scroll the homepage from right to left.
- Click Switch to eSIM.
- Select Switch Physical SIM to eSIM.
- Tap Check Device Compatibility.
- Click Proceed.
- Enter the OTP sent to your number and submit.
- Enter your email address.
- Click Verify.
- Enter the OTP sent to your email and submit.
- Click Proceed and proceed to payment.
- Select your preferred Payment Method and pay PHP99.
- Download the eSIM QR Code shown in the app or sent in your email.
- Install your new DITO eSIM.
Once the installation is complete, your DITO eSIM should already appear under your available cellular plans and should be ready to use.
If you do not know how to install your DITO eSIM, you can check our quick guide on How To Install DITO eSIM for both iPhone and Android phones.
Step-by-Step YouTube Tutorial on How to Convert DITO Physical SIM to eSIM
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I keep my mobile number?
- Yes. Converting your physical SIM to an eSIM lets you keep your existing mobile number.
- Can I switch back to a physical SIM later?
- This depends on your mobile network’s current policies. Contact DITO if you wish to switch back, as it usually requires going to their physical store.
- Will my physical SIM still work after converting to an eSIM?
- No. Once the eSIM is activated, your physical SIM will be deactivated.

More eSIM tutorials
Looking for guides for other networks? You can also check out our tutorials on:
- How to Convert Your Globe Physical SIM to eSIM
- How to Convert Your GOMO Physical SIM to eSIM
- How to Convert Your Smart Physical SIM to eSIM
- How to Install DITO eSIM
- How to Install Globe eSIM
- How to Install GOMO eSIM
- How to Install Smart Prepaid eSIM
- How to Transfer DITO eSIM to Another Phone
- How to Transfer Globe eSIM to Another Phone
- How to Transfer GOMO eSIM to Another Phone
- How to Transfer Smart eSIM to Another Phone
