Reviewed China plans
| Provider & plan | Data | Validity | Observed total |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 1 GB | 7 days | USD 4.00 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 3 GB | 30 days | USD 7.00 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 10 GB | 7 days | USD 14.00 |
| Mainland ChinaView this plan ↗ | 25 GB | 30 days | USD 33.00 |
Estimated conversions · ECB rates, 10 November 2026.
Compare validity as well as the allowance
The selected China bundles name China Telecom and cover mainland China. Hong Kong and Macao are not listed in these offers. A Hong Kong stop needs a separately verified package or another connection, even if your mainland allowance still has unused data.
Ubigi has both short-validity and month-long fixed bundles in this review. More gigabytes do not necessarily mean more days. For a two-week trip, a seven-day bundle would need another arrangement for the second week; compare that whole journey cost against a sufficiently sized thirty-day offer.
Sources: Ubigi China 1 GB, 7 days · Ubigi China 10 GB, 7 days · Ubigi China 3 GB, 30 days · Ubigi China 25 GB, 30 days
Use Smartstart and keep the eSIM installed
The product pages describe Smartstart activation when you arrive in the covered destination. Install in advance with a reliable connection and follow the line-selection and roaming instructions. The reviewed 10 GB short-trip page specifies a six-month unused-plan expiry; the other exact pages did not establish their latest activation deadline, so check it rather than borrowing that rule.
Ubigi says the eSIM is reusable and can be recharged in its app even without remaining mobile data or Wi-Fi. That is useful for a traveler whose usage changes during the trip. Still verify the next bundle’s coverage and validity; recharge capability does not make unused data last beyond the purchased expiry.
Sources: Ubigi China 10 GB, 7 days · Ubigi China 1 GB, 7 days · Ubigi China 3 GB, 30 days · Ubigi China 25 GB, 30 days
Sharing is permitted; app access needs clarification
Data sharing is allowed on the reviewed product pages. Include the hotspot-connected devices in your fixed allowance estimate. A laptop’s backup or update can use much more data than maps and messages on a phone, so compare your combined use rather than buying solely for the phone owner.
Ubigi’s own China guidance is inconsistent: one passage attributes access to overseas routing, while another says a VPN is needed for blocked services. The exact selected product pages do not settle the exit location or those app claims. Ask about the specific required app and offer before relying on it for work.
Sources: Ubigi China 1 GB, 7 days · Ubigi China 10 GB, 7 days · Ubigi China article with conflicting app-access guidance
Use current product prices rather than an older article
Our table follows the current exact USD product pages. An older Ubigi China article displays different amounts for some of the same bundle sizes, so it is not the pricing authority for today’s comparison. No loyalty credit, subscription saving or personal code is deducted from the selected one-off prices.
Consider Ubigi if a fixed budget and reusable in-app recharge fit your trip. If mainland app access is essential, compare providers with clearer exact-plan routing evidence and retain a backup. If your route includes Hong Kong or Macao, compare the regional Nomad and TSimTech choices by destination list rather than assuming every China product covers the region.
Sources: Ubigi China 3 GB, 30 days · Ubigi China 25 GB, 30 days · Ubigi China article with conflicting app-access guidance
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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.