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China eSIM Plans
Online before you land.
Get an eSIM for China from $1 USD. Choose fixed-data or unlimited plans. Quick setup.
- Instant QR delivery
- No voice or SMS
- Hotspot allowed
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Popular China eSIM plans
The best value, the common sizes and the unlimited option. Each card opens that plan in the builder.
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Every China eSIM plan
17 plans · sorted by validity
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Prices in USD. Updated 2026-09-29.
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Networks and coverage in China
China, or China + Hong Kong — where the data service works. Customers worldwide. Purchase is not restricted by the buyer's location.
- China Mobile5GLTE
In 80 of 159 plans for China.
- China Unicom5GLTE
In 88 of 159 plans for China.
- China Telecom5G4G
In 88 of 159 plans for China.
- 35GLTE
In 9 of 159 plans for China.
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Two minutes, before you fly.
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Buy as a guest
Pick a plan and check out in seconds — no account, no sign-up, no password to remember.
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Get your QR
Your eSIM QR code is delivered instantly to your inbox. Nothing to ship, nothing to wait for.
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Scan and connect
Scan the code, turn on data roaming for the Lumo line, and you are online in about 30 seconds.
How much does an eSIM for China cost?
159 prepaid eSIM plans for China, from $1.00 USD. Each is a one-off purchase with no contract and no subscription, and the price shown is the price you pay.
Which networks does a Lumo eSIM use in China?
By option: China — China Mobile 5G; China — China Unicom · China Telecom 5G; China + Hong Kong — China Mobile · China Unicom · China Telecom · 3. Coverage is China, or China + Hong Kong — where the data service works, and the operator names are the ones the network reports for each plan.
Can I make calls or send SMS?
No. Lumo plans for China are data-only — they provide mobile internet with no calls, SMS or phone number. Keep your primary SIM active if you need voice and text.
Will my phone work with a Lumo eSIM?
Most phones released from 2018 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS and later, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many Samsung Galaxy models. Check Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) for an eSIM or Add Cellular Plan option, and make sure the phone is carrier-unlocked.
How quickly can I get connected in China?
No account or registration is required to buy. Your plan arrives instantly by email and activation takes about 30 seconds. Turn on data roaming for the Lumo line once you arrive in China to start using mobile internet.
Can I get a refund if I do not use my plan?
Unused eSIMs can be cancelled and refunded in full within seven days, as long as they have not been activated. Once an eSIM has been activated it is no longer refundable.
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