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Mobile networks in China mainland

A Slashtel travel eSIM for China mainland connects to China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom, up to 5G. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

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Partner networks

NetworkBest available
China Mobile5G
China Unicom5G
China Telecom5G

China mainland eSIM plans

DataValidityPricePer GB
1GB7 days$2.99$2.99
2GB15 days$3.59$1.80
3GB15 days$3.89$1.30
3GB30 days$4.89$1.63
5GB30 days$7.09$1.42
10GB30 days$12.29$1.23
20GB30 days$22.69$1.14
50GB30 days$44.09$0.89

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Questions, answered

Will my phone work in China mainland?

Most unlocked 4G and 5G phones work in China mainland. Your own SIM works only if your home network has a roaming deal there, often at a daily charge. A travel eSIM adds local data on China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom without roaming fees, as long as your phone supports eSIM.

What are the mobile networks in China mainland?

Travel eSIMs in China mainland connect to China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom. Network choice is automatic and depends on where you are.

Which mobile networks does a travel eSIM use in China mainland?

A Slashtel eSIM for China mainland connects to China Mobile, China Unicom or China Telecom. Your phone joins the strongest available network automatically as you move around.

Is there 5G in China mainland?

Yes, 5G is available on partner networks in China mainland where coverage reaches and your phone supports it. Elsewhere you connect on 4G.

Can I choose the network in China mainland?

No. The eSIM selects the network with the best signal automatically, which keeps you connected as you travel. It cannot be locked to one carrier.

When does my China mainland eSIM start?

Validity starts when your eSIM first connects to a network in China mainland, so you can buy and install it before you fly.

Network list from our live supplier data. Networks are chosen automatically for the best signal and can vary by location and over time. All countries →

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