
There are services that will mail you a phone to your home that will work the moment you land in China. Via a Rented China Phone: Of course, if you want to eliminate all the hassle of the above options, you can also consider renting a phone in China.Otherwise, you’ll have to go to a China Telecom, China Unicom or China Mobile store to purchase. In some major airports (Beijing, Shanghai) you’ll find kiosks where you can purchase a China SIM card. You’ll need your passport to register the number but monthly service can be unbelievably cheap. Via a China SIM card: Although a bit time consuming, it’s not difficult for a foreigner to get a local SIM card to access the internet via any unlocked phone.

What this usually means is that you’ll be given a certain amount of data and/or minutes to use while you’re in China and is usually billed to you on a per day basis.


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