AirPlans eSIM Data Plans for China

AirPlans does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for China. The plans that carry “Unlimited” in their names deliver only 1 GB of high‑speed data (or 1 GB per day for multi‑day options). Once that amount is used, the speed drops to 512 kbps, which is indicated in the plan details for the Standard variants and to 1250 kbps for the Essential variants.

Travelers who need a larger data allowance can choose from AirPlans’ fixed‑data plans. Examples include the 60 GB plan valid for 125 days and the 50 GB options valid for 30 or 180 days, both of which provide the stated amount of data without speed throttling. These options may offer better value for users who anticipate heavier data usage.

AirPlans does not offer an eSIM plan for China that includes a phone number or SMS capability. Only data‑only eSIM options are available from the provider for that destination.

Travelers who need voice or messaging can use popular VoIP apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage over the data connection. However, some destinations can block or restrict access to these applications, so users should confirm the availability of the services they rely on in China before purchasing.

AirPlans provides 19 single‑country data plans and 27 multi‑country plans for travelers heading to China. The available plans span a price range from about $3.20 to $300 and offer data caps between 1 GB and 60 GB. Within this range, some plans use a fixed data amount for the entire validity period, while others use a daily data cap, giving users flexibility to match their usage patterns.