Lumbus eSIM Data Plans for China

Lumbus does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for China. The plans titled “China Unlimited” give a daily high‑speed allowance of 3 GB, after which the speed is reduced to 1000 kbps; this is a capped plan rather than an unlimited one. If a traveler needs a larger data allowance, Lumbus offers fixed data plans such as the China 50 GB plan valid for 30 days or the China 50 GB plan valid for 180 days, both using 5G and allowing tethering. These fixed plans may be more cost‑effective for most users unless an extremely heavy data consumer chooses the “Unlimited” name plan and accepts the throttled speed afterward.

Lumbus does not provide a China eSIM that includes a phone number or SMS capability. Only data‑only eSIM plans are sold for China. Travelers who need to communicate can use VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection, but some of these services may be blocked or restricted in China, so it is advisable to confirm that the apps required for contact are accessible before purchasing.

Lumbus lists 12 single‑country plans that include coverage for China and 51 multi‑country plans that also cover China. The single‑country plans are typically fixed‑data plans that give a set amount of data for a specific period, while the multi‑country plans also allow travel to other destinations. Prices on the site range from about $1.99 up to $140.99, and the data caps vary from 1 GB to 50 GB, depending on the plan chosen. Daily data cap plans offer a fixed amount of data per day, whereas fixed data plans provide the same total data for the entire validity period, giving users flexibility in how they use their data.