Each operator's option for a 10-day trip, checked on its own site, next to a live data eSIM price for China.
See China eSIM plans →| Operator | Cost | Includes | Slashtel eSIM (same trip) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | $120 · 10 days | $12/day x 10 days | 10GB, 30 days: $12.29 | $107.71 less |
| Verizon | $100 · 30 days | 20GB, 250 min | 20GB, 30 days: $22.69 | $77.31 less |
| T-Mobile | $50 · 10 days | 15GB | 20GB, 30 days: $22.69 | $27.31 less |
| Cricket Wireless | $100 · 10 days | $10/day x 10 days | 10GB, 30 days: $12.29 | $87.71 less |
Operator prices as listed on att.com, verizon.com, t-mobile.com, cricketwireless.com on 19 October 2026; they include calls as well as data. Where an operator charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live in US dollars. AT&T is a trademark of AT&T Intellectual Property. Slashtel is not affiliated with AT&T. Verizon is a trademark of Verizon. Slashtel is not affiliated with Verizon. T-Mobile is a trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. Slashtel is not affiliated with T-Mobile. Cricket Wireless is a trademark of AT&T. Slashtel is not affiliated with Cricket Wireless.
For a 10-day trip, T-Mobile at $50. AT&T: $120. Verizon: $100. Cricket Wireless: $100. Options differ in calls and data allowances, so compare what you will use.
For data, yes against each option we list: a Slashtel eSIM for the same trip costs $12.29 (vs AT&T $120), $22.69 (vs Verizon $100), $22.69 (vs T-Mobile $50), $12.29 (vs Cricket Wireless $100). Operator options also include calls; the eSIM is data only.
Yes. Keep your US SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.