TIPInstall before you fly. Your plan only starts when it first connects at your destination.

Using kimsim in China

Most China plans send your data out through Hong Kong. Apps may think you're there. We can't promise any particular app works.

Yes, we sell eSIMs for mainland China. A few things to know first.

Where your data comes out

Most China plans send your data out to the internet through Hong Kong (a few through Singapore). The destination page shows this under Internet exit.

So some apps and websites will think you're in Hong Kong. That's normal. Why apps think you're elsewhere.

Will my apps work?

We can't promise that any particular app or website will work in mainland China. Check before you rely on one for something important.

The APN

China plans often need a specific APN (for example cmlink). If yours does, it's shown in My eSIMs. How to set it.

Same as anywhere else

Install before you fly, then turn on Data Roaming for the kimsim line when you land.

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