SayFone travel eSIM

China eSIM 5GB / 30 days

For travelers in China, the lowest-priced SayFone data eSIM is 5 GB for 30 days at $7.92 USD, using China Mobile.

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Nine Dragon Wall
Starting price
$7.92 USD
Networks
China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom
5G
Available on listed plans
Hotspot
Device permitting
Entry plan activation
Starts on first supported network connection
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How much data do you need?

Enter your daily minutes for the activities you expect to use.

Estimated usage for 30 days 0.00 GB

Networks and coverage

  • China Mobile5G
  • China Unicom5G
  • China Telecom5G

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Look for Add eSIM in your device’s mobile settings, then check that it is carrier-unlocked.

iPhone 15

  • On an unlocked eSIM-capable iPhone 15, open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM.
Apple setup guide

Pixel 9

  • Check Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM.
Google setup guide

Galaxy S24

  • Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager to check for Add eSIM.
Samsung setup guide

Install your travel eSIM

Install an eSIM on iPhone

  1. Connect to Wi-Fi and open the activation QR in My eSIMs on a second screen.
  2. On your iPhone, open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code, then scan it.
  3. Select the travel eSIM under Cellular Data. Enable data roaming for that line and turn off Allow Cellular Data Switching if you want to keep data off your home SIM.
Manufacturer instructions

Install an eSIM on Google Pixel

  1. Connect to Wi-Fi and open the QR code in My eSIMs.
  2. Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM → Set up an eSIM. Follow the prompts to scan your code.
  3. Select the travel SIM for mobile data in SIMs and enable data roaming for it.
Manufacturer instructions

Install an eSIM on Samsung Galaxy

  1. Connect to Wi-Fi and open the QR code in My eSIMs.
  2. Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR code.
  3. Restart to apply the profile. Choose the travel eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming for it.
Manufacturer instructions

Practical notes for China

Currency
CNY
iPhones purchased in mainland China
Apple lists a limited set of mainland China models that support eSIM. It says non-mainland providers’ eSIMs cannot be installed on supported mainland-purchased models while in mainland China. Source

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