Step-by-step guide to get international internet access in China using eSIM.
Last updated: June 29, 2025
Check if your device supports eSIM technology:
Smartphones
Apple: iPhone XR/XS and newer; Samsung: Galaxy S20, Note 20, Fold, Flip and newer; Google: Pixel 3 and newer; Huawei: P40, Mate 40 and newer.
Tablets & Wearables
Apple: iPad Pro (3rd gen+), iPad Air (3rd gen+), iPad (7th gen+), iPad mini (5th gen+); Apple Watch: Series 3 and newer (Cellular).
The following four eSIM providers perform well in China and can mostly bypass network restrictions, providing access to international apps:
Trip.com eSIM
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Direct international access
Daily data refresh
No VPN needed
$4-12/day
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