Nomad provides prepaid mobile connectivity service, bringing convenient, fast and reliable service to travelers at an affordable price point. We offer international data plans in 170+ destinations via eSIM.
Nomad provides prepaid mobile connectivity service, bringing convenient, fast and reliable service to travelers at an affordable price point. We offer international data plans in 170+ destinations via eSIM.
Pre-installed Nomad eSIM on a 10GB/30day plan. Activation at the Guangzhou airport after a 15 hr flight was bit challenging. I used the combination of Airport Wi-Fi & Firsty Tier 1 Free Basic to bootstrap start Nomad. Provisioning and activatin took less than 5 minutes max. Nomad has implied VPN features, so to really use the cellular connection service provided by partner China Telecom, under Settings I disabled wi-fi in my iPhone 16 and primary SIM. I was able to access 90% of my Apps (normally blocked: YT, FB, WhatsApp, Outlook emails, Gmails, etc.). Some locations even with signals at 4-bars, both eSIMs appeared not working, that is the network connection issues and not the eSIM's fault. Overall very satisfied with Nomad (paid) DL upto 90Mbs and Firsty (free) 230Kbs as backup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nomad offer unlimited data eSIM for China?
Nomad does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for China. All of its plans that carry the “Unlimited” label actually include a fixed data allowance, such as 2 GB per day for the Local China 3‑, 5‑, 7‑, or 10‑day plans, or 37.5 GB and 75 GB for the Regional APAC 5‑Day and 10‑Day options. After the specified data is consumed, the speed would be throttled, and the plans do not offer unlimited high‑speed usage. Travelers who need extensive data can choose fixed‑capacity plans instead; for example, the Local China 30‑Day plan offers 50 GB, and the Regional APAC 45‑Day plan also provides 50 GB, both with 5 G connectivity. Selecting a fixed data plan often provides a more cost‑effective solution than paying for an “unlimited” name that includes caps and reduced speeds after the limit is reached.
Does Nomad offer China eSIM with phone number and SMS?
Nomad does not provide China eSIM plans that include a phone number or SMS capability. All of Nomad’s China offerings are data‑only, meaning they grant high‑speed internet access without support for traditional voice calls or text messages.
Travelers can still communicate by using VoIP services such as WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage, which work over the data connection provided by the eSIM.
How many data plans does Nomad offer for China?
The available summary does not give a country‑specific count, so the exact number of Nomad data plans available for China cannot be determined from the provided data.
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