eSIM for China
Mobile data across China, ready before you land.
- China Mobile · China Telecom · 5G
- from $3.99
Choose your plan
Data only. Pick your data and days.
- Delivered by email right away
- Install by QR code or one tap
Prices are in US dollars and include VAT where applicable.
What’s included
- Install within 180 days of buying.
- Top-ups available
- Data only: no phone number. Keep your home SIM on for calls and bank codes.
At a glance
Mobile data across China, ready before you land. Install in a minute and keep your home number on for calls and bank codes.
The eSIM for China connects to China Mobile (5G), China Telecom (5G), and China Unicom (5G). 10 plans for sale: 100 MB to 50 GB, 7 to 180 days, from $3.99. Every plan can be topped up from your account.
- Networks
- China Mobile (5G), China Telecom (5G), and China Unicom (5G)
- Fastest speed
- 5G
- Data
- 100 MB to 50 GB
- Validity
- 7 to 180 days
- Plan starts
- Depends on the plan
- Top-ups
- On every plan
- Internet exit
- Hong Kong, on 3 of 10 plans
Also covered by
Going further than China? These plans include it too.
Nearby destinations
These countries have their own plans, and the eSIM for Asia covers them too.
Good to know
How it works: pick a plan, install it, and you’re online when you land. Our help center has step-by-step guides.
Which networks does the eSIM for China use?
Plans here connect to China Mobile (5G), China Telecom (5G), and China Unicom (5G), as our provider reports them.
Does the eSIM for China support 5G?
Yes: 5G is reported on China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom here. You need a 5G phone and 5G coverage where you are.
How long can one plan last in China?
The longest plan here lasts 180 days. The global eSIM also covers China, with plans of up to 365 days.
Is China included in the Asia plan?
Yes. The eSIM for Asia covers China too, from $4.99, with plans of up to 180 days.
When does my plan start?
It depends on the plan: 9 plans start when your phone first connects at your destination, and 1 starts when you install it. Each plan says which.
Why might apps show content for Hong Kong?
3 of 10 plans here send your traffic out through Hong Kong (they carry a Hong Kong IP badge), so some apps and sites may show content for Hong Kong. The other plans don’t.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhones, Pixels and Samsung Galaxy phones do, as long as the phone is unlocked. Use our compatibility checker before you buy.
Will I lose my WhatsApp or phone number?
No. The eSIM only adds data. Your main SIM and number stay on your phone. Tip: turn off data roaming on your home line so it doesn’t charge you abroad.
What if my eSIM doesn’t work?
Write to us and we will help you get connected. Read our refund policy.