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China eSIM
Mainland China data on China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom
- Delivered in minutes
- No ID needed
- No roaming fees
- Fast 5G/4G
Choose your plan
Need more data? Add another plan any time.
1GB of high-speed data every day. Resets daily.
Unlimited data. No daily limit, no data cap. Up to 10Mbps, enough for HD video.
Plan starts: When you connect in China
eSIM details
- Coverage
- Mainland ChinaBeijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi'an
- Networks
- China Mobile 5GChina Unicom 5GChina Telecom 4G
- Speed
- Up to 10Mbps, enough for HD video
- Data
- 1GB high-speed data a dayThen reduced speed until it resets the next day.
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Plan type
- Data onlyCall and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime.
- Delivery
- By email, in minutes
About the China eSIM
Our China eSIM gives you mobile data on the China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom networks, with 5G where your phone supports it. It works anywhere in mainland China that China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom has signal, not just in the big cities.
Popular with Australian travellers heading to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Data only, with no local phone number: use WeChat, iMessage or FaceTime for calls. Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube are blocked in mainland China and won't work there on this eSIM. WeChat and Alipay work as normal. Delivered by email in minutes, so you can install it before you fly. Your plan starts when you connect in China.
How it works
- Buy and get it by emailThe QR code arrives in about two minutes.
- Scan the QR codeInstall it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. It starts when you connect in China.
- Land and switch onTurn the eSIM on and enable data roaming. You're online on the local network.
Money-back guaranteePlans changed? No problem. Get your money back.Refund terms
China eSIM questions
How much does the China eSIM cost?
Data plans start at $4.95 for 1GB over 7 days, and 10GB for 30 days is $17.95. Daily data starts at $6.95 for 3 days at 1GB a day. Unlimited data starts at $15.95 for 3 days. Prices are in AUD, with no roaming charges on top.
How much data do I need in China?
Most travellers use about 1GB a day with maps, messaging and some social media, so 10GB ($17.95) covers a week. Just maps and messages? 3GB ($7.95) is enough for a week. Streaming or a laptop hotspot? Unlimited starts at $15.95 for 3 days. See how much data each app uses.
Which networks does the China eSIM use?
It uses China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, and joins whichever has the best signal where you are. You get 5G where the network has it, if your phone supports 5G, and 4G everywhere else.
Do Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work in China?
No. China blocks Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and this eSIM uses Chinese networks. Set up WeChat before you fly: it's how people in China message and call.
How do I pay for things in China?
Mostly by phone. Alipay and WeChat Pay both take Australian cards: set one up and link your card before you fly. Carry some cash as a backup.
Which map app works in China?
Apple Maps works well in China. Google Maps is blocked and out of date there. Android users can use Amap.
Can I use it in Hong Kong or Macau?
No, it's mainland China only. The China, Hong Kong & Macau eSIM covers all three on one plan.
When does my China plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in China. Install it on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly: the days don't start counting until you land.
Can I use the China eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Every China plan can share its data with a laptop, a tablet or a travel partner's phone. Anything you share comes off the same plan.
Does the China eSIM include calls and texts?
No, it's data only, with no local number. Call and text over WhatsApp, iMessage or FaceTime. In mainland China WhatsApp is blocked, so use WeChat. Your Australian number stays on your phone, so texts like bank codes still arrive.
