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China mainland eSIM

  • 128 plans on China Telecom and China Mobile
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China mainland · 10 plans · 7 days

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Choosing an eSIM for mainland China

These 128 plans use China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom. A plan that lists more than one connects to whichever has signal.

None of these plans sends traffic out from mainland China: 54 state an exit in Hong Kong, Philippines, or Singapore, and sites and apps see an IP from there. It's under “IP exit” in each plan's details.

Another 74 don't state an exit.

eSIMs from outside mainland China can't be installed while you're there, so install yours before you go. For payments, visa-free entry and the arrival card, see travelling to China.

China mainland eSIM networks compared

China mainland plans here use 3 local networks: China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom. Some plans stay on one network; others list several and connect to whichever has signal.

  • China Telecom 5G 68 plans · 45 on this network only · Per day / Total data
  • China Mobile 5G 58 plans · 58 on this network only · Per day / Total data
  • China Unicom 5G 25 plans · 2 on this network only · Per day / Total data

Signal depends on where you are. For a specific place, check the operator’s coverage map.

About eSIMs for China mainland

Where will my IP be?

Wherever the plan exits. A plan that exits in Hong Kong looks to sites like a connection in Hong Kong.

Will ChatGPT work?

It depends on the exit. ChatGPT's supported countries include Singapore, the Philippines and Germany but not Hong Kong or mainland China, so a plan whose only stated exits are Singapore or Germany is within them, and one that includes Hong Kong may not work.

Which operators will my phone use in China mainland?

China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom. Which one you connect to depends on local signal.

Where in China mainland can I use it?

Anywhere the plan’s networks have signal, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen; rural and mountain areas depend on local coverage.

Is 5G supported?

Yes. Operators here are listed with 5G; each plan's networks show which.

What happens when the data runs out?

It depends on the plan: some keep a usable speed of 1 Mbps / 5 Mbps; others drop to 128 Kbps / 384 Kbps / 512 Kbps, which is enough for messaging; others stop data.

When does the validity start?

It starts when the eSIM first connects to a network. You can install it before you go.

Can I use a hotspot to share data in China mainland?

47 of these plans state personal hotspot support, so you can share data with a laptop or travel companions. It comes out of this eSIM’s allowance. Look for “Personal hotspot” in the plan details.

Can I install the same eSIM on a second phone?

No. Each QR code installs once. If you delete the eSIM or reset the phone, it can't be installed again, and once it has connected to a network it can't be refunded.

Can I top up data or extend validity?

Some plans add data, some add days, and some can't be topped up; each plan says which. Top up from the eSIM in My eSIMs. There's nothing new to install.

Are these prices tax inclusive?

Yes. The listed price is the final price.

China mainland eSIM examples for 7, 15 and 30-day trips

Based on 1 GB a day.

Trip lengthData allowanceValidityTotal plan price
7 days10 GB total15 daysValidity starts: At first connection USD 5.80 View this plan
15 days20 GB total15 daysValidity starts: At first connection USD 9.20 View this plan
30 days30 GB total30 daysValidity starts: At first connection USD 13.60 View this plan

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