Local coverage
eSIM China
Mobile data is especially useful in China for translation, maps, transport, and mobile payments. Prepare the apps you need before departure and keep offline copies of hotel addresses in Chinese for easier check-in and taxi journeys.
Data only
Starts when you connect to a compatible network
Top-up available
Available
Within 180 days of purchase
Everything you need for China
Coverage
Plan type
Network
Hotspot
Using mobile data in China
Coverage during your trip
Coverage is generally strongest in major destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. Signal quality can vary on high-speed rail routes, in mountainous areas, and outside large cities, so download essential travel information before longer journeys.
Choosing and preparing your plan
Check whether the selected plan supports the services you intend to use, because internet access and routing in mainland China differ from many other destinations. Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before flying and activate it only when the plan instructions say to do so.