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Shanghai eSIM Plans
Stay connected in Shanghai with a travel eSIM. Scan the QR code before you fly โ you land with LTE already waiting. No SIM card shop, no airport kiosk, no waiting.
Connectivity in Shanghai
Excellent LTE and 5G across Shanghai. Metro has full LTE on every line. Pudong, Bund, French Concession, and Jing'an all well covered. Same VPN/firewall caveat as Beijing โ travel eSIMs often route internationally.
- โTravel eSIMs often bypass China's firewall โ confirm with the provider
- โThe Bund, Pudong skyline, and French Concession are all well covered
- โMaglev train to PVG airport has signal throughout the 7-minute ride
- โDay trip to Suzhou or Hangzhou by high-speed rail: signal throughout
Neighbourhoods covered in Shanghai
Reliable LTE across these Shanghai neighbourhoods on day one โ no carrier picking, no kiosk visits.
PudongThe BundFrench ConcessionJing'anXintiandi
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China eSIM plans โ works in Shanghai
Best Value
Chinacom
1 GB
7 days validity
$4.00
$4.00/GB
Chinacom
2 GB
15 days validity
$7.50
$3.75/GB
Chinacom
3 GB
30 days validity
$10.50
$3.50/GB
Chinacom
999 GB
3 days validity
$11.50
$0.01/GB
Chinacom
5 GB
30 days validity
$15.50
$3.10/GB
Chinacom
999 GB
5 days validity
$19.00
$0.02/GB
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Frequently asked questions โ Shanghai eSIM
Do I need an eSIM for Shanghai?
Yes โ a travel eSIM is the easiest way to get mobile data in Shanghai. Scan a QR code before you fly and you have LTE the moment you land. No SIM card shop, no airport queue.
Does eSIM work on the metro/transit in Shanghai?
Excellent LTE and 5G across Shanghai. Metro has full LTE on every line. Pudong, Bund, French Concession, and Jing'an all well covered. Same VPN/firewall caveat as Beijing โ travel eSIMs often route internationally.
How do I get an eSIM for Shanghai?
1. Go to lte.app/esim/china. 2. Choose your data size and trip length. 3. Pay โ receive QR code instantly. 4. Scan the QR at home over Wi-Fi. 5. Enable data roaming when you land. Done.
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