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The Convenience of e-SIMs for Travelers in China and beyond

Introduction

Traveling around China is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience life in China. You may find that Chinese people are generally a generous and friendly bunch. If you are a foreigner, you will likely find that people are more than willing to share their time and effort with you. Here are some top ways to stay connected when traveling in China.

China is, at the moment, the largest travel market in the world. And while in North America and Europe, a large proportion of travelers are travelers for leisure or business reasons, in China, the most significant proportion of travelers are traveling for work. With such a large number of travelers from both China and abroad, travelers are faced with the challenge of not having easy access to multiple service providers’ mobile services and applications on their devices as they are on the move.

One of the most exciting new developments in the mobile sector is the emergence of new devices, such as smartphone-based eSIMs. Although using the eSIM in combination with a virtual operator might not be that new, integrating these devices with multiple operators is. The current standard is operator-specific and requires users to use their devices from each operator they want to connect to, but eSIMs solve this problem.

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The Best Mobile Phone Plans for visitors to China

If you’re planning a trip to China, you’ll want to ensure you have an excellent mobile phone plan to keep you connected. Here are some of the best mobile phone plans for visitors to China:

1. China Unicom

China Unicom is one of the most extensive mobile networks in China, offering a tremendous prepaid SIM card for visitors. Their “Global Traveler SIM Card” gives you 3GB of data, 200 minutes of local calls, and 200 texts for just $30. You can also add additional data at a discounted rate.

2. China Mobile

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