Palawan consistently tops lists of the world’s most beautiful islands. From the underground river in Puerto Princesa to the limestone karsts of El Nido and the wrecks of Coron, it rewards exploration. But remote beauty comes with connectivity challenges.
What to expect from connectivity in Palawan
Mobile signal in Palawan is a tale of two experiences. In Puerto Princesa city and the town centres of El Nido and Coron, you will generally find decent 4G LTE coverage. Move even a short distance out of town — to a beachfront resort, a remote barangay, or most boat tours — and signal becomes unpredictable.
A pocket WiFi device aggregates the best available signal and broadcasts it as a personal hotspot, giving you better odds of connectivity than relying on your phone’s own signal.
Delivery logistics in Palawan
TravelWiFiPH delivers to hotels and Airbnb stays in Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Coron. Book at least 24 hours before your arrival and specify your accommodation. The device will be at your front desk when you check in.
For island-hopping tours, most resorts around El Nido allow you to bring the device on bangka boats. Charge it fully overnight before any full-day island tour.
Tips for maximising battery life on tours
- Charge the device fully the night before any full-day excursion.
- When you do not need connectivity, turn the device off rather than leaving it in standby.
- Bring a small power bank as backup for multi-day liveaboard trips.
Returning the device
Return is straightforward — our team arranges pickup from your accommodation or you can drop the device at an agreed courier point in Puerto Princesa, El Nido town, or Coron town before you fly out.