esim.cc
eSIMBudget destination eSIM — China day passes and 100GB/365-day annual cards on China Mobile
Best for: Budget buyers who want big China data or HK eSIMs cheap, with Alipay payment.
Overview
esim.cc sells destination eSIMs across 140+ countries, popular in Chinese communities for its China/HK plans. Officially verified (2026-09): China 1GB/30d from $1.60, China day pass $2.99 (2GB/day high-speed then unlimited 128kbps), China 100GB/365d annual card $49.90, HK from $1.80. China plans land on China Mobile 4G/5G. First-order code TRAVEL10 (10% off).
esim.cc is a Chinese-community favorite for cheap China/HK data. Official product page facts (2026-09): China day pass $2.99/day with 2GB daily high-speed then unlimited 128kbps; fixed China plans from $1.60 (1GB/30d) up to $49.90 (100GB/365d); HK from $1.80. Landing network for China plans is China Mobile 4G/5G (official). Data-only (no number), hotspot supported, eSIM locked to device, activate within 90 days of purchase (auto-activates on first connection).
Third-party hands-on (shenqi.uk, 2026-07) corroborates China Mobile 4G/5G landing, NSA 5G speeds 100Mbps+, direct access to ChatGPT/Claude, and notes some routes exit via HK for mainland apps and SG for international services; Alipay/UnionPay accepted, no real-name KYC.
Community single-user note (2026-09, unverified): HK landing IP; buyer reported the card can be laggy — to be re-tested.
Popular plans
| Plan | Data from | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Day Pass | 2GB/day then 128kbps unlimited | 1–30 days | US$2.99/day |
| China Annual | 100GB | 365 days | US$49.90 |
Official product page prices (2026-09-25). HK plans from $1.80. Third-party reports note non-fixed exit IPs.
Pros
- Very low per-GB price on China plans
- Annual 100GB card suits long-term backup use
- Crypto of Chinese payment rails (Alipay)
Things to note
- Company background not disclosed on site
- Community reports of laggy experience (unverified)
- eSIM locked to device, non-transferable
Key features
- China 100GB/365d annual card at $49.90
- Day pass: 2GB/day full speed then unlimited 128kbps
- Alipay/UnionPay accepted; no real-name KYC
- Hotspot supported