China SIM Cards


- Details
- Calling Rate
- FAQs (7)
- Calls to your Ch Phone in China:
Dial the required code to make an international call from your country e.g. USA – 00 plus the country code for China 86 and the number which was been supplied 123 4565 7898 – 00 86 123 4565 7898. - Call from China to another country:
Dial 00 then the country code that you wish to call e.g. USA – 1 then the area code and number (999) 123 5654 - 00 1 999 123 5654.
- CNY 50 prepaid inside the SIM card.
- You may receive text messages in Chinese on your cell phone. These messages are advertisements or possibly weather information. We cannot block or turn these off. If anyone from our office needs to contact you, the message will be in English. If you are concerned, please ask your guide to read the messages.
To check the balance / expiry date, it is possible to call the toll-free hotline 10010. An English Menu is available but callers are required to select the correct options.
Alternatively
Call our China Highlights Cell Phone & Wi-Fi co-coordinator – Nero 86 773 288 5336
You may purchase a recharge card from any branch of China Unicom or outlets like convenient stores. The are available in amounts of CNY 50, CNY 100 and CNY 300. The cell phone number will not change.
Other recharge methods are available by calling 10011 and following the instructions. An English Menu is available but callers are required to select the correct options. Payment options for recharge probably will be difficult for those without a local bank account for local credit card.
Alternatively
Call our China Highlights Cell Phone & Wi-Fi co-coordinator – Nero 86 773 288 5336
| Calling Type | Calling Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| National Call | Caller Display | CNY 5 |
| Making A Call | CNY 0.3/min | |
| Receiving calls | CNY 0.3/min | |
| IDD Call | Zone1: Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, Canada, USA(1) | CNY 0.99/min |
| Zone2: Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Japan | CNY 1.99/min | |
| Zone3: Russian, Indonesia, Ukraine, France, Denmark, Finland, Israel | CNY 2.99/min | |
| Zone4:Germany, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, UK, Philippines, Norway | CNY 3.99/min | |
| Other countries and regions | IDD Standard Rate(2) |
- Mainland of the United States, Alaska and Hawaii included;
- IDD Standard Rate is CNY 0.8/6sec
What do I dial to phone the a number in my country?
The code to make an international call from China is:- 00 . The common dialing codes are:
USA 00
China’s country code is 86
Then the telephone number e.g. 13942738644
Will the phone work everywhere I go in China?
Yes, the phone networks have a very good coverage in most areas of China.
How do I get my SIM card?
You phone will be delivered to your hotel or delivered to you by your guide.
How do I return the SIM card?
You don't need to retunr the SIM card.
Can I use the phone in Hong Kong?
Mainland Chinese networks do not function in Hong Kong.
Can I send and receive text messages?
Yes, receiving text a message is free. The rate to send a message is $0.29 per message.
Why do I receive Chinese text messages?
You may receive text messages in Chinese on your cell phone. These messages are advertisements or possibly weather information. We cannot block or turn these off. If anyone in China needs to contact you, the message will be in English. If you are concerned, please ask your guide to read the message.




