You don't need a local contract, an ID check or a shop visit. A JamboSim China eSIM connects to China Unicom's network the moment you land: buy it online, scan the QR once, from $4.50 and with no roaming bills.
China Unicom is a major China mobile operator, with strong coverage across cities and popular travel destinations.
When you activate a JamboSim China eSIM, your phone connects to China Unicom (or another supported local network) the moment you arrive, no app install, no manual APN setup. You keep your regular number on WhatsApp and iMessage while data runs on the local network.
China Unicom operates a modern 5G network across China's major cities, with 4G LTE everywhere else.
Buy now, scan once, your China eSIM activates automatically when you land.
Tested on the routes travellers actually use, airports, hotels, transit hubs and tourist districts.
Your eSIM picks China Unicom automatically where available, and falls back to other supported networks seamlessly.
Most UK and US plans treat China as a rest-of-world destination, so data outside your bundle is billed per megabyte. A JamboSim eSIM on China Unicom replaces that with one price you pay before you fly.
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three, and in the US Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile, all charge a daily or per-MB rate for China. Your China Unicom data runs on a local plan instead, with no bill shock when you get home.
Buying a China Unicom SIM in China usually means a passport copy, a registration form and a queue at the airport. The eSIM is installed before departure and connects on landing.
You pay in your own currency and our support team answers in English, seven days a week, including install help for China Unicom.
Yes, every iPhone XS and newer supports eSIM and China Unicom's network bands in China. Install the JamboSim eSIM before you fly and it activates automatically on arrival.
Yes. Our China eSIMs are configured to use China Unicom where its signal is available, and fall back to other supported local networks automatically if coverage is weaker.
Yes. All JamboSim China eSIMs support hotspot so you can share your connection with a laptop, tablet or travel companion without extra fees.