| Feature | Airport SIM Card | LinkinWorld eSIM |
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| Price | $4-7/day | from $0.25/day |
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China Travel 7-Day 5G
China Travel 15-Day 10G
China Business 30-Day 20G
China Business 90-Day 50G
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Using LinkinWorld eSIM in China is very simple. After purchase, you'll receive an email with a QR code. Just open Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM, scan the QR code to activate. Upon arrival in Beijing, the eSIM will automatically connect to China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom networks. We recommend completing activation before departure to ensure immediate availability upon arrival.
China has the world's largest 4G/5G network. China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom cover the entire country. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other major cities have extensive 5G coverage, with stable signal along high-speed rail routes. China has the world's largest number of 5G base stations, with leading network speeds.
Yes, LinkinWorld eSIM in China supports hotspot tethering. You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot to share the network connection with other devices such as laptops and tablets. This is very practical for travel, allowing multiple devices to be online simultaneously. Please note that hotspot tethering consumes more data, so we recommend using it wisely based on your plan's data allowance.
LinkinWorld eSIM supports most mainstream devices, including iPhone XS and above, Google Pixel 3 and above, Samsung Galaxy S20 and above. Please confirm your device supports eSIM before purchasing. In China, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom networks are all compatible with eSIM devices. If your device doesn't support eSIM, we recommend purchasing a physical SIM card as an alternative.
While using eSIM in China, you can check your data usage in real time via Settings > Cellular > Data Usage. LinkinWorld also provides an online account dashboard where you can view detailed usage records and remaining data. We recommend checking your data usage regularly to avoid running out of data during your Beijing trip.
LinkinWorld eSIM in China is a data-only service and does not include a local phone number, so you cannot make phone calls or send SMS. However, you can use VoIP apps (such as WeChat, WhatsApp, Line, FaceTime, etc.) for voice and video calls over the data network, which works just like regular calls. If you need to make local phone calls or send SMS, we recommend purchasing a local physical SIM card.