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China 3GB
3GB
Validity15 days
NetworkUp to 5GChina Mobile
Price€4.49one-off
Plan details
Networks may include China Mobile.
Mobile data plan.
Validity starts on first connection to a supported destination network. You can install before travel.
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Choose how much data you need.
Best for most trips
China 10GB
10GB
Validity30 days
NetworkUp to 5GChina Mobile
Price€12.99€10.99one-off
Plan details
Networks may include China Mobile.
Mobile data plan.
Validity starts on first connection to a supported destination network. You can install before travel.
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China 20GB
20GB
Validity30 days
NetworkUp to 5GChina Mobile
Price€22.99€18.99one-off
Plan details
Networks may include China Mobile.
Mobile data plan.
Validity starts on first connection to a supported destination network. You can install before travel.
Network coverage
Supported local networks
Depending on the selected plan, supported networks may include:
- China Mobile
Network access depends on the selected plan, your location and local availability. A displayed logo identifies a supported network only.
Indicative price context
5GB over 7 daysIndicative Irish roaming benchmark
Irish mobile roaming~€43Observed provider range: €35–€50
suitcase.ieClosest available: 10GB eSIMFrom €10.99 · valid for 30 days
Potential saving~€32Like-for-like data and validity threshold met.
Supplier-backed network information
Mobile coverage in China
Eastern Asia · Asia
Networks and technology
suitcase.ie’s current China catalogue identifies 1 supported network. Current supplier data lists China Mobile. Available plans identify Up to 5G. China is grouped in Eastern Asia by the cited official geography source.
- China Mobile
- 5G
Where coverage can vary
No destination-specific geographic limitation is published without a verified source. As with all mobile services, signal strength varies by location, network conditions and device.
Actual service depends on the selected plan, location, network conditions, congestion and device. Supplier-listed technology describes supported access, not guaranteed speed or nationwide coverage.
Connectivity information last reviewed: September 2026. Geographic classification: United Nations Statistics Division.
Practical trip use
Using mobile data in China
For travel in China, part of Eastern Asia, current plans provide 3–20GB of data for 15–30 days. Use it for maps, messaging, translation, transport information and digital travel bookings; actual consumption depends on the apps and settings used. Validity starts on first connection to a supported destination network. You can install before travel. A compatible dual-SIM phone can keep the existing SIM active while suitcase.ie is selected for mobile data.
- Higher-allowance options for data-intensive use
- Plan choice based on trip length and allowance
- The supplier-listed network shown for the current plan
Practical connectivity guidance
Mobile data in China: what to expect.
Direct answer
A suitcase.ie China eSIM gives you mobile data on supported local networks without replacing your physical SIM. There are currently 3 purchasable options, with prices, allowances, validity and activation rules shown on this page.
3GB · 15 days
Light use · maps and messaging
View this current plan10GB · 30 days
Best for most trips · maps, messaging and social media
View this current plan20GB · 30 days
Heavy use · frequent video or higher data needs
View this current planChina eSIM FAQs
Frequently asked questions about eSIMs in China
Which mobile networks can the China eSIM use?
Current suitcase.ie China plans list China Mobile. The network available depends on the selected plan, location and local conditions.
Does the China eSIM support 4G or 5G?
Current supplier data identifies Up to 5G across the available China plans. This is a plan capability, not a guarantee of coverage or speed at every location.
Which China plan is closest to 5GB for seven days?
The closest current option to 5GB for seven days is 10GB valid for 30 days at €10.99. Choose by the allowance and validity shown in the live plan table.
When does the China eSIM activate?
Validity starts on first connection to a supported destination network. You can install before travel.
How does Irish roaming compare for China?
The current China benchmark averages valid published rates from 2 Irish operators for 5GB over seven days. The dated provider observations and methodology are shown on this page.
Before you buy
Check the phone and activation rule.
Coverage and network generation vary by location, device and local network conditions. Check the selected plan and your exact phone before purchase.
Check your phone and return to this plan →Validity starts on first connection to a supported destination network. You can install before travel.
Supported networks may include China Mobile. Local coverage and speed vary.
€10.99 one-off. Checkout verifies it again before payment.
Not sure on allowance?
Estimate the data you’ll use.
Turn trip length and everyday phone habits into a transparent estimate, then return to suitable China plans.
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