alodata eSIM Data Plans for China

Alodata does not provide a true unlimited high‑speed data plan for China. The plans that carry the name “Unlimited” actually give 1GB of data per day and then throttle speeds to 1280 kbps once that limit is reached.

Travelers who need more data can choose from alodata’s fixed‑data options, such as the 20GB plan valid for 30 days in China for $123.00 USD or the 20GB plan valid for 60 days for $141.00 USD. These plans offer a higher total data allowance and tend to be more cost‑effective for users who are not extreme heavy data consumers.

Alodata does not provide an eSIM for China that includes a local phone number or SMS capability. The only plans it offers for China are data‑only plans with no telephony or messaging services.

Travelers who need to make phone calls or send messages can rely on VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection that alodata’s eSIM supplies.

Alodata offers 12 single‑country eSIM plans and 15 multi‑country plans that cover China. The plans vary from low‑cost daily‑cap options to higher‑price fixed‑data packages, with prices ranging from about $9 to $320. Data allowances span from 1 GB to 50 GB, and validity periods cover 1 to 90 days, giving travellers flexibility to choose the plan that best matches their data needs and trip length.