Telecommunication
03 Mar 2025You can bring your passports to the service offices of telecom operators such as China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Broadnet, to apply for a SlM card and activate mobile communication services in China.
The mobile communication service plans usually include call time and data. Different operators will provide different service plans according to customers' needs, and users can choose the appropriate one.
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China Mobile |
1) No.16, Dongxinger Road, Dongchong Town, Nansha District 2) No.25, Huan Shi Da Dao Zhong, Nansha District |
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China Telecom |
1) No.11, Dongxingyi Road, Dongchong Town, Nansha District 2) No.25, Huan Shi Da Dao Zhong, Nansha District |
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China Unicom |
1) 33 Dongxinger Road, Dongchong Town 2) Unit C2-103 at Nansha Wanda Plaza |
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China Broadnet |
https://www.10099.com.cn/transaction-manage-package-selection.html |
1) Next to the South Gate of the People's Government of Lianhe Town in Nansha District, Guangzhou. 2) China Broadnet Guangzhou Branch (Hengli Service Center) |
If you cannot apply in person for a SIM card, scan here to apply online.
How to top up China SIM cards
a. Online Recharge
Utilize the mobile carrier’s official website or app to top up your SIM card
b. Recharge card
Purchase a recharge card from authorized retailers. Scratch off the card to reveal the code, then follow the provided instructions to enter it on your phone.
c. In-store assistance
Visit the mobile carrier’s store and request assistance from the staff to add credit to your SIM card.
d. WeChat or Alipay
Download the WeChat or Alipay app, select the 'Mobile Top-up' option, enter your phone number, and you can recharge or check your balance (if you haven't linked a bank card to the app, you will need to do so before making payments)