eSIM China - From $3.36
There are 15 China eSIM plans. The cheapest is 1 GB for 7 days at $3.36. The China eSIM uses the China Unicom and China Mobile networks.
The China eSIM gives you prepaid mobile data with instant delivery, without swapping your SIM card.
China Unicom and China Mobile
Unlimited data — use freely without worrying about running low
Each plan shows when its validity starts
Data Only Plans
Best for travelers who only need mobile data for maps, apps, and messaging.
1 GB
7 Days Validity
1 GB - 7 days$3.36
2 GB
15 Days Validity
2 GB - 15 days$6.00
3 GB
30 Days Validity
3 GB - 30 days$7.36
4 GB
30 Days Validity
China 4GB 30 Days$9.31
Unlimited
3 Days Validity
Unlimited - 3 days$9.66
5 GB
30 Days Validity
5 GB - 30 days$12.40
Unlimited
5 Days Validity
Unlimited - 5 days$15.96
10 GB
30 Days Validity
10 GB - 30 days$18.98
Unlimited
7 Days Validity
Unlimited - 7 days$22.68
12 GB
30 Days Validity
China 12GB 30 Days$24.01
Unlimited
10 Days Validity
Unlimited - 10 days$28.00
20 GB
30 Days Validity
20 GB - 30 days$32.00
Unlimited
15 Days Validity
Unlimited - 15 days$39.20
Unlimited
30 Days Validity
Unlimited - 30 days$55.20
Data + Voice Plans
Better for travelers who want mobile data plus traditional voice service.
20 GB
30 Days Validity
China 20 GB data with calls 30 Days$42.51
How It Works? Get Online in 3 Easy Steps
- 1
Choose Your Plan:
Select a plan that fits your trip. Choose from Local, Regional, or Global options. Pick how much data you need and the duration of your plan.
- 2
Get Your eSIM Instantly:
After checkout, you’ll immediately receive a QR code and simple installation instructions via email. Just scan the code on your eSIM-compatible phone to install your Bitcall eSIM. No physical SIM card required.
- 3
Activate & Go:
Once you land at your destination, your eSIM activates automatically. You’ll be online within seconds. Use your data for navigating, streaming, emailing, or staying connected with friends. Your physical SIM stays active for calls and SMS.
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China eSIM vs roaming vs local SIM
The options compared. The Bitcall column comes from the China eSIM plans on this page.
| Bitcall eSIM | Roaming with your carrier | Local SIM card | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price | From $3.36 · best value $1.60/GB | Your carrier's roaming rates | Local prices |
Data | 1 GB to 20 GB, or unlimited | Your carrier's roaming passes | Local data packs |
Validity | 3 to 30 days | Depends on your carrier | Depends on the plan |
Calls | Included in 1 plan | At roaming rates | At local rates |
Phone number | A local number in 1 plan | Your own number | A new local number |
Hotspot | Yes | Depends on your carrier | Depends on the plan |
5G | Where the network has it | Depends on your carrier | Depends on the plan |
Networks | China Unicom and China Mobile | Your carrier's partner network | One local network |
Setup | Instant QR code by email – install before you travel | Nothing to install | Buy in a shop after you arrive |
Payment | Crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL), card or PayPal | On your phone bill | At the shop |
China eSIM: frequently asked questions
Networks, prices and activation for the China eSIM, taken from the plans on this page.
The China eSIM uses the China Unicom and China Mobile networks. Each plan's details list the networks it uses.
There are 15 China eSIM plans. The cheapest is 1 GB for 7 days at $3.36. Data sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, and 20 GB. Validity: 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, or 30 days. Unlimited data is available for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 30 days, from $9.66. Each plan is a one-time payment with no subscription: card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL).
Per GB, the best value is 20 GB for 30 days at $32.00, which is $1.60 per GB. Cheapest by trip length: 3 days from $9.66 (unlimited), 5 days from $15.96 (unlimited), 7 days from $3.36 (1 GB), 10 days from $28.00 (unlimited), 15 days from $6.00 (2 GB), and 30 days from $7.36 (3 GB).
Yes. 5G is included in all 15 plans. You get it where the network has 5G coverage and your phone supports it.
Activation is instant: you get the QR code by email and in your Bitcall dashboard right after purchase. Scan it on Wi-Fi before you travel, then turn the eSIM on when you arrive. On 14 plans, validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination. On one plan, validity starts when you install the eSIM. Each plan's details show when its validity starts.
Yes. Hotspot (tethering) is included in all 15 plans, and data used by connected devices counts toward your plan.
Yes. On a dual-SIM phone your own SIM stays active next to the eSIM, at your carrier's roaming rates. A phone number is included in 1 of the 15 plans. To call China numbers from anywhere, see China calling rates and country code.
Calling minutes are included in 1 of the 15 plans. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other calling apps work over any plan's data.
Add a top-up in your Bitcall dashboard when your plan offers one, or buy another China eSIM plan.
Any eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone works, including iPhone XS or later, Galaxy S20 or later and Pixel 3 or later. The compatibility check on this page confirms yours.
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