Global Starlink eSIM Data Plans for China

Global Starlink does not provide an unlimited data eSIM for China. The available options are fixed data plans that include a hard cap, such as the 50GB 15‑day plan, the 50GB 30‑day plan, and the 30GB 7‑day plan. After the high‑speed data allowance is used, the connection continues at a reduced speed of 128 kbps, but this does not constitute an unlimited plan.

Choosing a fixed data plan can be more cost‑effective for most travelers, unless the user is an extremely heavy data consumer who would benefit from a truly unlimited service.

Global Starlink offers a plan that covers China and includes a phone number along with SMS capability. The “Orange Global Explorer eSIM – 180+ Countries — 20GB (30 Days, Zone 1)” plan costs $36.00 USD, provides 20GB of high‑speed data, and remains active for 30 days.

The phone number on the plan uses the French dialing code +33, not a local Chinese number. Calls and SMS can be sent and received, as the plan supports inbound and outbound voice and inbound and outbound SMS. Travelers who need specific calling or texting functions should verify the details directly with Global Starlink.

Global Starlink offers 12 single‑country data plans and 11 multi‑country plans for use in China. The available plans range in price from about $9 to $49 and provide data caps between 10 GB and 50 GB, with validity periods from 3 to 30 days. The single‑country plans give you a fixed data amount for use only within China, while the multi‑country plans allow the same data to be used across several countries, offering greater flexibility for travelers.