eSIM China, Hong Kong & Macau
Data only · Activates when you arrive
How to install
- 1
Buy the plan and open the email with your QR code.
- 2
Scan the QR code before you leave: Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM.
- 3
When you arrive, turn on data and roaming for the eSIM.
- • Data only, no phone number
- • Activates when it connects to the network at your destination
Technical details
- Network
- 5G
- Operators
- China mainland (China Unicom 5G, China Telecom 5G), Hong Kong (China) (SmarTone 5G, csl 5G), Macao (China) (CTM 5G)
- APN
- e-ideas
- Install within
- 180 days of purchase
- Top-up
- Yes
China, Hong Kong & Macau eSIM questions
When does the validity start?
When your phone first connects to a network in China, Hong Kong & Macau. You can install it a few days before you leave without losing any days.
Are calls and SMS included?
No. It’s data only, with no phone number. You can call with WhatsApp, Viber or FaceTime. Your usual SIM stays active.
What happens when the data runs out?
The connection stops and you pay nothing more. You can buy a new plan whenever you like.