Everything went very comfortable. eSIM was added to phone and the internet started working immediately. A huge plus is that all international services work without a VPN.

Oct 14, 2025

Eskimo eSIM

lukasused in China 🇨🇳

Eskimo has a two-year date plan and is a really great operator。

Sep 29, 2025

iRoamly

Angeloused in China 🇨🇳

I ordered a 3 day unlimited package which didn't work. Requested for a refund twice and was promised I'd get it in a few days. I still haven't been refunded for almost a month now.👎

Sep 11, 2025

Roamify

Pasused in China 🇨🇳

eSIM i ordered was not what I expected. Support was fast in answering and helpfull. In the end they give me a refund.

Can't say anything about internet speed or anything, but will use them again for their support team

Sep 7, 2025

Airalo

finchaused in China 🇨🇳

get all kinds of plans quickly

Aug 15, 2025

Strong eSIM

Jusufused in China 🇨🇳

Their support was top notch, the process overall is pretty easy and the internet was very quick

Jun 17, 2025

Roamify

Bbbused in China 🇨🇳

Works but extremely slow

Jun 17, 2025

Billion Connect

Jamesused in China 🇨🇳

I’ve used Billion Connect for multiple eSims abroad now, and I’ve found them great every time. Their customer service responds pretty quickly to any issues, and the sims are cheap and work well. Be aware the sims are mostly based in Hong Kong so if you’re geographically far from there the latency might be a little high, and you may need a VPN for things like TikTok to work, but I’ve had very few issues.

Jun 3, 2025

MicroEsim

陳used in China 🇨🇳

網絡快又不貴，總之我覺得不錯哦，不過用完的時候，無限的流量有點慢，不過無限的流量不要錢也不錯啦

May 12, 2025

MicroEsim

jinhaiused in China 🇨🇳

technically functional but extremely slow speed

Mar 16, 2025

Yoho Mobile

chuan heused in China 🇨🇳

none

Aug 2, 2024

GigSky

chasen33028used in China 🇨🇳

nice

Mar 31, 2024

RedteaGO

Olgaused in China 🇨🇳

I bought eSim 1 GB of internet for 1 day to use in China. I followed all the installation instructions, but the Internet still did not work. I was unable to use the service and wasted my time and money. I do not recommend this service.

Dec 29, 2023

MTX Connect

jednikeused in China 🇨🇳

Not working with phones in China: only tablets and routers.

Nov 13, 2023

MobiMatter

cbrueggused in China 🇨🇳

Super good connectivity and no Chinese firewall!

Oct 12, 2023

Textr eSIM

baiyuviiused in China 🇨🇳

Dude, if you're headed to China or Hong Kong, you gotta check out Textr eSIM's data plan. I used it on a work trip recently and it was freakin' awesome. The network was super fast and reliable, even in the middle of nowhere. Setting it up was a breeze, and the pricing was totally reasonable. Plus, their customer support was super helpful whenever I had a question or needed assistance. Overall, if you want to stay connected and get stuff done on your trip, Textr eSIM's China and Hong Kong Data Plan is the way to go. Highly recommend.

Feb 23, 2023

UPeSIM

Marco Guntherused in China 🇨🇳

Bypassed the Great Firewall. I used MySim eSIM in both Shanghai and Beijing as well as a high speed train between the two destinations. Here's my experience on my iPhone X:
It's a pretty straightforward installation once I scanned the QR code and turned on Data Roaming (which you need to do).

I was able to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google, Whatsapp, YouTube, and Gmail with no issues or a VPN.

I had great reception pretty much everywhere as well as the subway and I did use the phone extensively even making a view Facetime calls as well using Google Maps a lot to find my way.

Having a SIM card that bypassed the Chinese national firewall was essential and made the trip way safer.

Nov 9, 2019

UPeSIM

Alexused in China 🇨🇳

It was so practical to travel with MySIM in China! I had access to all the social networks that I need (Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram...). I also have to say the connection was perfect and in 4G! Really good experience overall, convenient and easy to use.

Nov 8, 2019

UPeSIM

Danywayused in China 🇨🇳

Bought this eSIM for a round trip in China, after download on arrival I just have to select China Mobile network and I have a full access to internet without restriction (google, whatsapp, gmail, facebook) and very good speed in 4G

Oct 14, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in China, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Over 110 providers offer travel eSIMs for use in China, and more than 5, 600 prepaid data plans are available. With such a wide range of options, travelers can find an eSIM that suits their needs, whether they need a brief connection or an extended local data package.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for China?

Unlimited data eSIM plans for China are available from several providers. Firsty offers a free 1‑day plan that is ad‑supported and capped at about 256 kbps, while abesteSIM, Yoho Mobile, Billion Connect, MicroEsim, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, FairPlay, and Airalo all provide unlimited data for 1–10 days (or up to 15 days for Billion Connect and 3–5 days for Airalo). Most of these plans throttle speeds, with limits ranging from 5 Mbps (Yoho Mobile, abesteSIM’s higher tier) up to 10 Mbps for abesteSIM’s lower tier, and unspecified (but throttled) speeds for others. The price spectrum for unlimited plans is broad: some providers charge a free base tier (Firsty), while others run from about $1.88 to $28.00 USD for a 10‑day period, with variations by plan duration and provider. Travelers should examine the specific speed caps and validity periods for each plan to match their usage needs, as many unlimited options still impose speed limits to manage network capacity.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in China?

China Mobile: The largest mobile operator in China, offering extensive nationwide coverage and a wide range of services, including voice, data, and multimedia.
China Unicom: A major state-owned operator providing mobile and fixed-line services, known for its strong presence in northern China and compatibility with international devices.
China Telecom: Another leading state-owned operator offering mobile, fixed-line, and broadband services, with robust coverage in southern China.

In addition to these major operators, China has Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that lease access from the primary carriers to offer mobile services. Examples include China Broadcasting Network (CBN), a state-owned entity providing mobile, broadband, and broadcasting services. However, most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the major Mobile Network Operators rather than MVNOs.

Can I get a travel eSIM with a phone number and SMS for China?

Travel eSIM plans that include a phone number and SMS for China are available from two providers listed in the dataset: GlobaleSIM and Roamify. Both offer inbound and outbound voice, with GlobaleSIM plans providing inbound SMS only and Roamify plans offering both inbound and outbound SMS. The phone numbers supplied are not local China numbers, as they use foreign dialing codes: GlobaleSIM’s numbers use the +1 code (United States), while Roamify’s China Mainland eSIMs use +33 (France) and other plans also use +1.

Prices for these plans start around $4.00 for a 7‑day, 1GB package and can rise to approximately $105.00 for a 20GB, 365‑day package. Validity periods vary from 7 days to 365 days depending on the chosen product. These options allow travelers to receive calls and text messages while in China, albeit with international numbers rather than local Chinese ones.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: December 15, 2025