Reviewed China plans
| Provider & plan | Data | Validity | Observed total |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 1 GB | 7 days | USD 5.99 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 3 GB | 15 days | USD 15.19 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 5 GB | 30 days | USD 22.79 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | UnlimitedFair-use rules apply | 7 days | USD 26.59 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 10 GB | 30 days | USD 34.67 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 20 GB | 90 days | USD 66.49 |
Estimated conversions · ECB rates, 10 November 2026.
Choose the paid China plan you actually need
The reviewed detail drawers list China, so mainland is the verified scope. Do not infer Hong Kong or Macao coverage from a broader global brand. GigSky offers other destination and regional products, but they must be compared using their own included countries and validity.
The fixed selections have different durations, including a longer-validity bundle. That may matter for a prolonged light-use stay, while a short high-use trip can need a different allowance. Compare both dimensions. Our table is for one paid plan, not a complimentary Visa entitlement or a promise that a credit-card benefit applies to every traveler.
Sources: GigSky China product and hotspot information · GigSky live China standard-plan catalog · GigSky activation, top-up, currency and promotion FAQ
Start the continuous clock when you are ready
GigSky says plans activate when the eSIM first connects to a network in a covered country. Keep it switched off until you want service. Once active, validity runs continuously; leaving the covered area does not pause it. A covered stopover can therefore consume days before your main stay.
The reviewed product terms allow activation within the next year. Install using a working connection, keep the instructions and confirm the purchased plan’s deadline. Paid plans can be topped up in the app, including after the data is used. Complimentary Visa plans have separate restrictions and cannot be assumed to follow that paid-plan recharge rule.
Sources: GigSky activation, top-up, currency and promotion FAQ · GigSky standard-plan product terms · GigSky Unlimited product terms
Account for sharing and the Unlimited slowdown
The China product permits hotspot sharing. Fixed plans share their purchased allowance across the phone and connected devices. If you expect video calls or cloud uploads, estimate that combined traffic rather than using a phone-only preset.
The reviewed Unlimited terms reduce speed after 3.5 GB per day and resume high speed daily. The reduced speed and reset timezone were not stated in the reviewed text, so we leave them unknown. A traveler who must finish a large transfer at a particular speed should compare a suitable fixed allowance or obtain clearer plan-specific terms first.
Sources: GigSky China product and hotspot information · GigSky Unlimited product terms · GigSky consumer Unlimited terms
Keep routing and discounts separate from the data purchase
We did not find an exact China operator, exit-country commitment or blocked-app guarantee in the reviewed product details. Do not infer those facts from another country’s GigSky service. Ask about the named plan and required application if access is essential; hotel Wi-Fi is a separate connection in any case.
The USD totals retain public sale reductions actually shown in the logged-out app. Such reductions can end, and no personal code or Visa benefit is deducted. Confirm billing currency and apply any eligible code before payment. GigSky can fit a defined data-and-validity requirement, but its current evidence does not settle a requirement for verified mainland app routing.
Sources: GigSky live China standard-plan catalog · GigSky live China Unlimited catalog · GigSky activation, top-up, currency and promotion FAQ
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Reviewed on 11 November 2026. Provider statements and technical information are distinguished from independent testing; no China connection or speed test was performed for this guide.