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| Partner networks | China Mobile, China Mobile Communications Co., Ltd., China Unicom |
|---|---|
| Network speed | 5G/4G LTE |
| Wi-Fi sharing (Hotspot) | Supported |
| Validity | 1–30 days of data — activate within 180 days of purchase |
| SIM type | Data only (no phone number) |
| Coverage | China |
| Delivery | Instant QR code by email |
Before you buy, check that your phone supports eSIM. Below is a quick list of eSIM-compatible phones — iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Oppo and more.
iPhone XR / XS and every newer model support eSIM:
Note: iPhones bought in mainland China use a physical dual-SIM and may not support eSIM. US iPhone 14 and later are eSIM-only.
iPad models with Wi-Fi + Cellular that support eSIM:
iPad eSIM provides mobile data only — no phone calls or SMS.
Availability varies by region — some carrier variants ship without eSIM.
On Pixel 2 and 3, eSIM support depends on the region and carrier.
The safest check: open Settings and search for "eSIM" or "Add eSIM". If the option appears, your phone is eSIM-ready.
Activate your travel eSIM in minutes — choose your device below
Go to Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code, then scan the QR code from your confirmation email.
Tap Add Cellular Plan and label the new line (e.g. "Travel"). Keep your primary line for calls if you wish.
Select the travel eSIM as your data line and enable Data Roaming for it. You're connected — no extra charges apply.
Open Settings → Connections / Network → SIM manager → Add eSIM, then scan the QR code from your email.
Confirm and wait for the eSIM profile to download. Name the line so it's easy to identify.
Set the travel eSIM as the mobile-data SIM and turn on Data Roaming for it. You're ready to go.
Tip: install the eSIM at home with Wi-Fi before you fly. On arrival, just switch it on.
Installed the eSIM at home before flying and it connected automatically when I landed. Google Maps and WhatsApp worked fine the whole trip, even up at the Great Wall. No fiddling with a physical SIM at the airport.
I was nervous about staying online in China but this eSIM just worked. Fast 5G in Shanghai, easy hotspot for my laptop, and I could still reach all my usual apps. Highly recommend for travellers.
QR code arrived by email within a minute of paying. Scanned it, turned on data roaming, done. Used it for two weeks across Beijing and Xi'an without a single drop.
Solid 4G/5G almost everywhere I went. Speeds dipped a little on the high-speed train but overall very reliable. Customer support replied quickly when I had a question.
Used to dread roaming charges in China. With this eSIM I paid once and never thought about it again. Tethered my work laptop in the hotel every evening with no issues.
As a first-timer I wanted everything sorted before arrival. Set the eSIM up the night before, landed in Guangzhou, switched it on and was instantly online. Stress-free.
Used it daily during my month in China. I could navigate, book taxis and translate on the go. Smooth, fast and dependable.
Grabbed this before heading to China and it saved me a lot of money. The data lasted exactly as advertised. Made staying connected abroad completely effortless.
Connected instantly when I arrived in China. Tethering to my laptop worked without any issues. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting China.
Set up the eSIM before flying to China and it activated the moment I arrived. Speeds were great for maps, messaging and streaming. Great value for the price.
Used this eSIM on my trip to China and it worked flawlessly. The connection was fast and stable the entire time. Brilliant from start to finish.
Tried this eSIM for a short city break in China. The hotspot worked perfectly for my tablet and a second phone. Worth every penny.
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