China Unicom Sim Card 5G Network 20GB Data, 300 Minutes Talk Plus 300 Texts

This is the third time I've bought a China SIM from 3G Solutions for a trip to China, each one for a duration of about one month.The customer service from the vendor is superb, with emails and WeChat messages being replied to in minutes.The SIMs were activated on the precise date requested and in one instance, the duration was extended for a week, as a result of a change in plans, for a very small fee. On only one occasion in a remote rural area with reception with China Unicom not available and this was for a few minutes only.Using the native internet allowed fast Alipay and WeChat Pay in stores and using a VPN (also available from the vendor) keeps you connected to non-China social media. I learned in China that VPNs are not in themselves illegal, but doing illegal things with a VPN obviously is.Two things to note: Don't buy the SIM too early as you are expected to get it registered fairly close (within a couple of weeks) to the activation date - read the details on the product description here on Amazon. The other point to note is that there is a requirement in China for "real name registration" for many things, including pre-paid SIMs. To do this, your ID (passport) scan is needed to be uploaded before registration is effected. If you're not comfortable with this, you should make other arrangements for your comms.

I have one-week long trip to Beijing China about June,30th, 2024. Before it, I already make the purchased the chinese local sim card with the regular chinese phone number from 3G solution.Their customer service is wonderful and so much helpful. Here is the reason. At first, at the activation process before flying to Beijing, their customer service really reply within 24 hours range. Their local staffs at china mainland has the same strategy. During the first week I have the vacation (with purpose resting and visit some sightseeing), not meet any problem with their mobile service. (call+text sms+text sms with image, mobile internet).I supposed to fly back NYS on July 6th,2024. However, the airline at Beijing capital airport DECLINED me because they did not trust on my travel document is real and legally. -> no choice but I had to cancel the flight. I feel sorry for people who are on that airplane because it is delay 30 minutes long since I was the reason. I called and cancelled from the third-party so they did not update fast enough for the local airline at Beijing Capital Airport about my declination for boarding.Thus, I had to stay extra 2 weeks long at Beijing for US embassy verify my legal document to travel back to USA. During the time, my chinese phone number with 3G solution still work well as it should be. You should AWARE that the amount of mobile internet data gig counts DIFFERENTLY. I stay at Beijing about 3 weeks long but my local mobile internet data usage is up to 20 Gig data.it means I add on the extra service from 3G solution. -> I use my chinese phone number -> contact their customer service directly at Beijing time. -> Their staff responses fast enough since it is directly call inside China mainland. The staff listens to my situation-> they ask another staff to send me the email with the link for adding service.Next, aigoo~ I need their help again. My Express VPN get blocked after 2 weeks bypass. this is unexpected following the declination of boarding from the airline. -> I remember 3G solutions also has the VPN service on their description.This time, I send message through WEIXIN of 3G solution. Another staff responses under 12 hours long. They have the solution for my UNEXPECTED situation. -> during the conversation inside Weixin, the staff guides me how to install OFFLINE their VPN service by some links. Their instruction is clear enough to follow. Their VPN service approaches in different technology with Express VPN and NordVPN-> 3G solution company creates their own VPN server by PROXY.It can install OFFLINE through devices operation (android, iOS, Mac,etc.). If you prefer to use the app-> connect to the local hotel wifi-> find the associated app named Outline from chinese Apple App store. (just beware to choose the correct app since it has more than one when you switch your Apple account to Chinese mainland location). (don't expect Google app store available when your VPN service is down. Galaxy app is not better status.)I also rent the portable wifi unit from 3G solution for 7 days long. They ship with local delivery courier directly to my temporary place at Beijing. When you open the parcel, just remember to KEEP the Returning-shipping bag with their shipping label. They also have the option rent and returning at airport.Thus, I am back online with 3G solution VPN service-> exchange email with USCIS and US embassy at Beijing-> print out doc application and supporting doc -> ride Didi to US embassy for the boarding foil.If you are curious about the price, it is varied based on which service you add-on. I remember it cost $10 USD for adding on extra 10G mobile internet data. They also refund my renting-deposit through Paypal after they receive back the portable wifi unit.Thank to 3G solution services, I am able to fly back to my house at USA! next year, I might not visit Beijing again but maybe 2 more years from now, I would like visit another city in China mainland for climbing mountain purpose. I definitely continue to use the services from 3G solution when that time comes.

Internet connectivity:good connection and fast, Sim card:very easy to install, connects automatically when landed in China Signal quality:signal strong, fast speed, uses China Unicom, very stableValue for money:great value of my moneyData capacity:enough data for my tripWhy did you pick this product vs others?:I have been using this product 5 times over past 3 years. essentially, every time i visit China, i use this product. I choose this product because its quality is great, and price is reasonable. it's very convenient to use and install.Their customer support is very prompt and helpful. I have recommended to several of my friends. They all like this product. So, highly recommended.

Activation was super easy. I am traveling for 36 days, and it is very easy to extend the service period for a short time. The sim card was a little hidden behind a sticker on the card, so I didn't notice it at first and was a little worried, but I soon found it. Comes with multiple adapters for different phones.

This item is a major disappointment. I have expected to use it while traveling in Xinjiang where most foreign wireless coverages are known to be spotty. This one is supposed to be serviced by China unicom. Actually not bad. And to have talk and text too, wow.However, promised talk - no talk. Promised text - no text, or text is always trying to connect. So ok, I don't need talk or text that badly, but if i have known I would have gotten a data-only sim from elsewhere.The worse part: a recirculated china # brings old baggage, such as junks galore, and by fiat no VPN will enable it to peek through the curtain to access your US ecology. So worse than a lot of data-only sim.Now that china embraces esim I think the days of real sim cards like this are numbered.