China: Mobile Coverage & Carriers
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →China's mobile market is served by three major carriers: China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom. These operators have commercially launched 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks. Roaming eSIMs typically connect via LTE bands B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), and B8 (900 MHz), with 5G coverage available on bands n78 (3.5 GHz), n79 (4.9 GHz), and n28 (700 MHz).
Some local Chinese carriers issue eSIMs to their customers, enabling digital activation and management of mobile services. This availability varies by carrier and specific service offerings.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom |
| Key travel bands | B1(2100), B3(1800), B8(900), B41(2500), n78(3.5GHz), n79(4.9GHz), n28(700) |
| Local eSIM support | Some local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Beijing |
| Calling code | +86 |
Travel-eSIM country connectivity cheat-sheet
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eSIM providers covering China
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated China destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.