No need to make special section with wrong description. The vendor doesn't sell CH Unicom, only one CH Mobile HK SIM. Moved to where SIM is mentioned
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Unlike China Unicom, China Mobile has its own network in Hong Kong. However, this does not prevent them from selling their own roaming SIMs for mainland China out of Hong Kong. They come with some benefits, like bypassing the Great Firewall, skipping registration, and being able to top up with a foreign credit card. Additionally, China Mobile HK offers a bonus scheme for users, who reload online. However, their roaming SIMs are harder to find online, usually being limited to sales on eBay from third parties. If you are transiting Hong Kong on the way to China and have the time to step outside, there is a China Mobile kiosk on the Arrivals level at HKG airport. There are different SIM cards (only sold in/from Hong Kong):
Unlike China Unicom, China Mobile has its own network in Hong Kong. However, this does not prevent them from selling their own roaming SIMs for mainland China out of Hong Kong. They come with some benefits, like bypassing the Great Firewall, skipping registration, and being able to top up with a foreign credit card. Additionally, China Mobile HK offers a bonus scheme for users, who reload online. However, their roaming SIMs are harder to find online, usually being limited to sales on eBay from third parties. If you are transiting Hong Kong on the way to China and have the time to step outside, there is a China Mobile kiosk on the Arrivals level at HKG airport. There are different SIM cards (only sold in/from Hong Kong):
* The nationwide 4G/3G SIM is the [http://www.hk.chinamobile.com/en/corporate_information/Prepaid_SIM/outbound_travelers_mainland_china/4G3Gprepaid-services-china_voice-and-data.html 4G/3G China-HK Prepaid SIM Card] which costs HK$120 and comes with HK$114 of credit valid for 180 days. Basic data rate is HK$1.5 per MB capped at HK$48 daily. The 30-day packages of 200MiB (HK$38), 1GiB (HK$118) and 2GiB (HK$198) are available.
* The nationwide 4G/3G SIM is the [http://www.hk.chinamobile.com/en/corporate_information/Prepaid_SIM/outbound_travelers_mainland_china/4G3Gprepaid-services-china_voice-and-data.html 4G/3G China-HK Prepaid SIM Card] which costs HK$120 and comes with HK$114 of credit valid for 180 days. Basic data rate is HK$1.5 per MB capped at HK$48 daily. The 30-day packages of 200MiB (HK$38), 1GiB (HK$118) and 2GiB (HK$198) are available.
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* Their [http://www.hk.chinamobile.com/en/prepaid_services/outbound_travelers_mainland_china/4G3Gprepaid-services-china.html 4G/3G China 10-day Data Prepaid SIM Card]''' '''offers a data-only product for use in both HK and mainland China. This SIM is HK$148 for 1.5 GB of HK+mainland data, and can be topped up at HK$100 per extra GB of data per 10 days or used at the daily rate of HK$48 in HK or China. Take care; the initial validity period is only 10 days, so it must be topped up before expiration for additional use.
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* Their [http://www.hk.chinamobile.com/en/prepaid_services/outbound_travelers_mainland_china/4G3Gprepaid-services-china.html 4G/3G China 10-day Data Prepaid SIM Card]''' '''offers a data-only product for use in both HK and mainland China. This SIM is HK$148 for 1.5 GB of HK+mainland data, and can be topped up at HK$100 per extra GB of data per 10 days or used at the daily rate of HK$48 in HK or China. Take care; the initial validity period is only 10 days, so it must be topped up before expiration for additional use.
This SIM is resold and delivered globally by [http://www.prepaid.com.hk/index.php?route=product/product&path=57_28&product_id=71 http://www.prepaid.com.hk]
* If you can not obtain one of the two above SIMs, the 30-day packages can also be activated on the 4G/3G Individual Traveler Prepaid SIM Card and 4G/3G Super Talk Prepaid SIM Card. However, the daily rate is '''not''' available for these SIMs (you will pay HK$1.5/MB with '''no cap''' without a package) and voice and text are charged at higher rates.
* If you can not obtain one of the two above SIMs, the 30-day packages can also be activated on the 4G/3G Individual Traveler Prepaid SIM Card and 4G/3G Super Talk Prepaid SIM Card. However, the daily rate is '''not''' available for these SIMs (you will pay HK$1.5/MB with '''no cap''' without a package) and voice and text are charged at higher rates.
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When you have exhausted the data in the package, you will get a text message informing you. You can then start a new package if you have sufficient credit in your account. The data service is only 3G, but the coverage is good.
When you have exhausted the data in the package, you will get a text message informing you. You can then start a new package if you have sufficient credit in your account. The data service is only 3G, but the coverage is good.
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Finally, they have a [http://www.cugstore.com/usa/data-card/china-hk-7days-1gb.html data-only SIM for Hong Kong and China], sold for HK$ 150, often discounted to HK$ 108 with 1 GB of data in Hong Kong (on 3 network) or China in 7 days. You can recharge by credit card or HK$ 100 vouchers available in 7-Eleven stores in HK for another 1 GB within 7 days at HK$ 100.
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Finally, they have a [http://www.cugstore.com/usa/data-card/china-hk-7days-1gb.html data-only SIM for Hong Kong and China], sold for HK$ 150, often discounted to HK$ 108 with 1 GB of data in Hong Kong (on 3 network) or China in 7 days. You can recharge by credit card or HK$ 100 vouchers available in 7-Eleven stores in HK for another 1 GB within 7 days at HK$ 100.
Unlike regular HK SIM cards starting December 2016 SIM cards with dual number need to be activated with a copy of passport and this has to be done in HK in person: [http://see see here] The HK regulator has issued a [http://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/consumer_focus/education_corner/alerts/general_mobile/consumer_alert_on_single_card_multiple_numbers/index.html consumer alert] about dual SIMs. For compliance with regulations in the mainland, HK operators need to collect personal information and to obtain their consent to transfer the information to mobile operators and authorities in the mainland in order to enable them to continue the use of the mainland mobile numbers. If subscribers do not provide the required information or give their consent about transfer of such information, use of the mainland mobile numbers may be suspended.
Unlike regular HK SIM cards starting December 2016 SIM cards with dual number need to be activated with a copy of passport and this has to be done in HK in person: [http://see see here] The HK regulator has issued a [http://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/consumer_focus/education_corner/alerts/general_mobile/consumer_alert_on_single_card_multiple_numbers/index.html consumer alert] about dual SIMs. For compliance with regulations in the mainland, HK operators need to collect personal information and to obtain their consent to transfer the information to mobile operators and authorities in the mainland in order to enable them to continue the use of the mainland mobile numbers. If subscribers do not provide the required information or give their consent about transfer of such information, use of the mainland mobile numbers may be suspended.
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They provide portable Wi-Fi rental & prepaid data SIM sale in China mainland. They offer unlimited data plans and pay-as-you-go plans for short-term visitor. You might place order online and arrange pickup/drop-off in your hotel. Furthermore, they offer unlimited VPN service is available for surfing to access blocked site (Google, Facebook etc.) from China.
They provide portable Wi-Fi rental & prepaid data SIM sale in China mainland. They offer unlimited data plans and pay-as-you-go plans for short-term visitor. You might place order online and arrange pickup/drop-off in your hotel. Furthermore, they offer unlimited VPN service is available for surfing to access blocked site (Google, Facebook etc.) from China.
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'''PREPAID.COM.HK'''
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http://www.prepaid.com.hk
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Based in Hong Kong, they will send out prepaid SIM card aboard, some good product such as China Mobile's China - Hong Kong 4G's SIM card, also come with option on China Unicom's, which is supporting FDD-LTE, those SIM are are able to reach social media (such as Google, Facebook. etc) website's option
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They are able to communicate in English, payment is make though PayPal, credit card and PayPal account are accepted.
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For more info check their website and compare with the prices mentioned above for China Unicom / China Mobile
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* [http://www.prepaid.com.hk/index.php?route=product/product&path=57_28&product_id=71 China Mobile Hong Kong 4G/3G China 10-day Data Prepaid SIM Card]
==== '''Klook Portable WiFi Rentals for travellers coming from Hong Kong or Taiwan''' ====
==== '''Klook Portable WiFi Rentals for travellers coming from Hong Kong or Taiwan''' ====