China

Online the moment you land in China.

Data30 days · renewable
One per phone

About this eSIM

A data-only eSIM for China on the China Unicom and China Telecom 5G networks, with plans from 3 GB to 50 GB for 30 days. Traffic reaches the internet in Singapore, so Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and AI services like ChatGPT work without a VPN.

You can buy and set up mobile data for China entirely online, from home. Pick a plan, pay, and scan the QR code you get on the page or by email. Your phone then connects to the 5G networks in China the moment you land. You skip the airport SIM kiosk and the phone shop, and any language barrier with them. Its 30 days only begin when it first connects, so buying early costs you nothing.

Internet exit: SingaporeWhere your connection reaches the public internet.

Networks

  • China Unicom5G
  • China Telecom5G

Your phone picks one by itself.

Hotspot allowed. Share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion.

How it works

  1. Install at homeYour eSIM appears as soon as the payment lands. Tap Install, or scan the QR from another screen.
  2. Travel as usualNothing to do on the way. Your own SIM stays on for calls and texts.
  3. Land and you’re onlineTurn on data roaming for the esimjia line. Your 30 days start when it first connects in China.

Questions

How quickly do I get my eSIM?

Within seconds of your payment arriving. The QR code and install details appear on your order page, and in your email if you gave one.

Do I need a passport or ID?

No. There’s no registration and no document check: pay, then install.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, on any iPhone or Android phone that takes an eSIM and isn’t locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID appears, your phone takes eSIMs.

When do the 30 days start?

When the eSIM first connects to a network in China, not when you buy or install it, so you can install it at home before you go.

Do I keep my own phone number?

Yes. Your own SIM stays on for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps your number, while the eSIM handles data. If you’d like a second number, UK numbers from esimjia are coming soon.

What if I run out of data?

Top up from your eSIM’s page, at the same price as a plan of that size. The data is added to the same eSIM, so there’s nothing to reinstall. A top-up also resets the clock to 30 days.

Is the speed limited?

No. You get the whole allowance at the network’s normal speed, with no daily cap and no slowdown along the way. When it’s used up, top up to carry on.

Can I use it as a hotspot?

Yes. Share the connection with your laptop or a travel companion. What they use comes out of the same data.

Can I buy for a group or a team?

Yes. Choose how many eSIMs before you pay: each gets its own install link and QR code to hand out. For a team, an account keeps everyone’s eSIMs and top-ups in one place, paid from one balance.