{"id":22,"date":"2024-08-28T15:04:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T07:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simcardchina.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/the-essentials-of-blogging-tips-and-strategies-for-success\/"},"modified":"2024-10-17T17:15:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T09:15:20","slug":"guide-to-china-sim-card-and-esim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simcardchina.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/guide-to-china-sim-card-and-esim\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to China SIM Cards &amp; eSIM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When planning a trip to China, there is a very important issue to consider: how to ensure that your mobile phone can access the internet after arriving at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If your home phone plan doesn\u2019t offer international roaming, or the cost of roaming data is prohibitively expensive, you\u2019ll need another solution.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image22_218d80-6f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image22_218d80-6f kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land32\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?resize=1290%2C860&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"black smartphone on black table top\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?w=1880&amp;ssl=1 1880w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?resize=100%2C67&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/simcardchina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pexels-photo-63690.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here, we will introduce to you how to use a mobile phone to access the internet in China, which mainly has two solutions: purchasing an eSIM card online in advance, or handling a physical SIM card from the official Chinese operators for foreign tourists after arriving at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SIM vs. eSIM: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Capabilities<\/td><td>SIM card (China Unicom)<\/td><td>eSIM (Airalo)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Receive text messages and phone calls from China<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Network Speed and Coverage<\/td><td>Very Fast &amp; Coverage across all areas<\/td><td>Depends on the service provider<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Purchased in advance<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VPN necessary for Google, Etc.<\/td><td>Nececessary<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data and costs<\/td><td>$35 (50GB valid for 30 days)<\/td><td>$49 (20GB valid for 30 days)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long-term rental support<\/td><td>Pay monthly<\/td><td>Up to 30 days valid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hong Kong &amp; Macao support<\/td><td>Yes \uff08a little additional fee\uff09<\/td><td>Depends on the service provider<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Notice\uff1aMany popular apps in China require registration through SMS verification, such as WeChat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simcardchina.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/the-most-detailed-guide-to-wechat-regisration\/\">TOP 9 Must-Have China Apps for International Tourists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simcardchina.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/28\/the-most-detailed-guide-to-wechat-regisration\/\">WeChat Regisration<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G<strong>et a SIM card in China<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Any foreign tourist can purchase a SIM card in China by registering with their passport. However, there are some important things you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ensure that your mobile phone supports the following specifications for a physical SIM card slot\uff1a\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard SIM card(85.6*53.4*0.76mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mini SIM card(25*15*0.76mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micro SIM card(15*12*0.76mm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nano SIM card(12.3*8.8*0.67mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You need to check with your mobile service provider that your phone will work with the 4G or 5G networks in China. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Due to the requirements of the Chinese government, anyone must register with their real names when activating a SIM card. <strong>You may need to provide your passport in order to buy a Chinese SIM card.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading22_2c5834-e8\"><mark class=\"kt-highlight\"><strong>Chinese SIM card operators\u2019 networks cover 4G signals nationwide, and most urban areas already support 5G signals. If your phone does not support the 5G standard, you can still use 4G signals for internet access.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to buy a China mobile SIM card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You have several different options for obtaining a SIM card for use in China. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id22_b8a054-e6 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane22_09f38c-c9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-hide\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Buy a<\/strong> <strong>prepaid SIM card for China online before you travel<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">You\u2019ll find some options on Amazon for prepaid SIM packages which work in China. But many tend to be data-only. The latter is a local Chinese provider, which can deliver the SIM card to your hotel concierge or to the airport for a small shipping charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you plan to land in Beijing or Shanghai, we recommend a more suitable product for you, which is a prepaid SIM card product newly launched by local operators in China specifically for foreign tourists. It can not only receive text messages and calls but also supports online reservation services on this website. After you land, you can redeem and activate it at the airport according to the instructions. We will also provide more online support services before your trip (such as pre-registering WeChat, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-align-buttons=\"false\" data-block-name=\"woocommerce\/all-products\" data-columns=\"3\" data-content-visibility=\"{&quot;orderBy&quot;:true}\" data-layout-config=\"[[&quot;woocommerce\\\/product-image&quot;,{&quot;imageSizing&quot;:&quot;thumbnail&quot;}],[&quot;woocommerce\\\/product-title&quot;],[&quot;woocommerce\\\/product-price&quot;],[&quot;woocommerce\\\/product-rating&quot;],[&quot;woocommerce\\\/product-button&quot;]]\" data-orderby=\"date\" data-rows=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-woocommerce-all-products wc-block-all-products\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;alignButtons&quot;:false,&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;contentVisibility&quot;:{&quot;orderBy&quot;:true},&quot;isPreview&quot;:false,&quot;layoutConfig&quot;:[[&quot;woocommerce\/product-image&quot;,{&quot;imageSizing&quot;:&quot;thumbnail&quot;}],[&quot;woocommerce\/product-title&quot;],[&quot;woocommerce\/product-price&quot;],[&quot;woocommerce\/product-rating&quot;],[&quot;woocommerce\/product-button&quot;]],&quot;orderby&quot;:&quot;date&quot;,&quot;rows&quot;:3}\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane22_d65f60-c1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-hide\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Buy a prepaid SIM once you arrive in China<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There are lots of places to pick up a SIM card in China. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">International airports &#8211; be aware though that this can be an expensive option, and not all airports have SIM card stores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Operator&#8217;s service centers in the city &#8211; Please note that not all service centers provide English service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get an eSIM in China<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Another option for using your phone in China is to buy an eSIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">eSIM cards are a modern innovation in mobile technology, offering a digital SIM card that is embedded directly into your device, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. This technology allows users to switch carriers and plans without changing the SIM card, making it an excellent option for travelers who want the flexibility to choose from different mobile services while in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In order to use an eSIM in China, you\u2019ll need to check that your phone supports this technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Purchasing <\/strong><strong>eSIM<\/strong><strong> Cards for China online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airalo.com\/china-esim\/chinacom-30days-3gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 GB China eSIM valid for 30 Days \u00b7 Airalo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China eSIM from $5.90 &#8211; Prepaid Unlimited Data &#8211; Holafly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To purchase an eSIM card in China, you can visit the online stores such as Airalo or Holafly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Once you&#8217;ve selected a plan that suits your needs, you&#8217;ll receive an eSIM activation code. To use it, you&#8217;ll need to access your device&#8217;s settings, find the option to activate a new eSIM, and enter the provided code. After activation, you&#8217;ll be able to make calls, send messages, and access the internet using your new eSIM plan. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id22_3b9ddc-b3 kt-accordion-has-9-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane22_6ad96e-0e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>SIM Card Not Recognized<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your SIM card is suddenly not recognized by your phone, you can try the following methods:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn on Airplane mode and then turn it off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the SIM card, clean it and the card slot, and reinsert it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the above methods are ineffective, it may be that the SIM card is damaged; contact your operator to replace the SIM card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the card slot position; if it&#8217;s a dual-SIM phone, try moving the SIM card to the other slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update your phone&#8217;s system to resolve potential compatibility issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane22_e2d91f-ee\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Real-Name Registration<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>According to Chinese government regulations, purchasing and using a mobile phone SIM card must be registered with real-name identification. This means you need to provide valid identification to purchase a SIM card.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane22_51f9da-0e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>SIM Card Size<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>SIM cards typically come in three sizes: standard, Micro, and Nano. 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