Nomad eSIM Data Plans for China

Nomad does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for China. The plans that carry “Unlimited” in their name actually give 2GB of high‑speed data per day and reduce the speed to 1000kbps once that daily limit is reached, so the data is still capped.

Travelers who need more data can choose from Nomad’s fixed data plans. For example, a 50GB plan is available for 45 days at $35.00 USD, and a 30GB plan is offered for 365 days at $79.00 USD. These fixed plans give a larger total data allowance and can be more cost‑effective for most users, unless a traveler expects to use data far beyond the daily 2GB limit.

Nomad does not offer eSIM plans that include a phone number or SMS capability for China. Only data‑only plans are available from this provider in the country. Travelers who need to place calls or send text messages can use VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection. However, some destinations may block or restrict specific apps or VoIP services, so it is advisable to confirm that the services you rely on are accessible in China before purchasing a plan.

Nomad offers 10 single‑country plans and 31 multi‑country plans for data use in China. The single‑country options range roughly from 1 GB to 10 GB of data and are priced between about $4 and $40, while the multi‑country plans provide between 1 GB and 20 GB and span a price range of roughly $10 to $170. These selections give travelers flexibility depending on how long they plan to stay and how much data they expect to need.