Which Carrier
China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom. Foreigners can sign up with a passport.
Which Plan
Prepaid (flexible) or postpaid (more data). 5G plans: 100-200 RMB/month for 100GB+.
Real-Name Registration
All numbers must be real-name registered with your original passport.
eSIM and Roaming
Major carriers have rolled out eSIM support since 2025.
Number Porting
Apply at the new carrier's branch with your passport; takes 1-2 business days.
Cancellation
Cancel your number before leaving China.