China connectivity and SIM use guides

Updated: 2026-09-18

Find what you need at each stage: choosing a plan, checking eligibility, payment and order lookup, airport pickup, and using your SIM in China.

Contents

Choose and prepare before travel

Choose the right connection, confirm phone compatibility, and reserve before arrival.

How tourists can buy a SIM card in China
A practical guide to reserving a China mobile operator physical SIM, airport pickup, passport-based SIM activation, and using a local +86 number.
How to choose a China SIM plan by trip length
Compare short-stay and monthly physical SIM options for trips of 1–7, 8–15, 16–30, or 31+ days, then check live prices and airport pickup.
How to check whether your phone can use a China SIM
Check the physical SIM slot, carrier lock, dual-SIM settings, and device network support before traveling to China.

Check payment, save your voucher, and handle corrections, changed plans or refunds.

Orders, vouchers and after-sales help
Check payment, recover your order and PDF voucher, and handle corrections, trip changes, cancellations and refunds.

Follow the current terminal route and complete passport activation in person.

Complete guide to airport SIM pickup in China
Learn the China airport SIM pickup process, from online reservation and voucher to terminal directions and passport activation.

Understand +86 numbers, SMS, local contact, and mobile internet conditions in China.

Why travelers may need a China +86 phone number
Understand how a local +86 number, SMS, calls, and mobile data differ from data-only products before choosing a China SIM.
What international travelers should know about mobile internet in China
Understand local mobile data, overseas app availability, pre-arrival preparation, and what a China phone number can and cannot do.

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