Hong Kong eSIM Data Plans
A short Hong Kong trip, Greater Bay Area commuting, or a transit stop — Hong Kong plans run on local carriers CMHK, SmarTone, 3, and csl (4G/5G). Choose the Hong Kong plan, the Mainland China–Hong Kong–Macau plan, the APAC plan, or the Global Transit plan. We publish carrier, exit IP, and hotspot rules. Refundable before activation, per policy.
- CMHK / SmarTone and more — dense urban coverage.
- The Mainland China–Hong Kong–Macau plan covers HK–Shenzhen commuting in one eSIM.
- Hotspot allowed — handy for business and transit.
- Top up when data runs out — data and validity stack on, no reinstall or re-scan.
- Transparent exit IP
- Real carriers shown
- Refundable per policy
Plans for Hong Kong
| Plan | Type | Data | Validity | Coverage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong eSIM Plans | Total · Daily | 1GB total | 7 days | 1 | $2 |
| Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau eSIM Plans | Total · Daily | 5GB total | 30 days | 3 | $10 |
| APAC 15 Regions | Total | 5GB total | 30 days | 15 | $10 |
| APAC 20 Regions | Total | 3GB total | 30 days | 20 | $19 |
| Global Transit Pass(120+ areas) | Total · Daily | 1GB total | 7 days | 118 | $8 |
What you actually get in Hong Kong
Capabilities below come from the plans covering this destination (they can differ by plan — see each plan page for specifics).
- Exit IP
- HK / UK/NO
- 5G
- Supported
- Hotspot
- Supported
- APN
- Auto
- App availability
- ChatGPTTikTokFull per-app ✓/✗ on each plan page
Hong Kong Networks & Carriers
Service runs on the real local carriers below — something most providers never disclose.
| Carrier | Networks |
|---|---|
| CMHK | 4G · 5G |
| China Mobile HK | 4G · 5G |
| 3 | 4G · 5G |
| csl | 4G |
| SmarTone | 4G · 5G |
| csl/1010 | 4G · 5G |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the Hong Kong eSIM work in the Greater Bay Area (Shenzhen/Guangzhou)?
- The single-country Hong Kong plan is HK-only; for HK–Shenzhen travel pick the Mainland China–Hong Kong–Macau plan — see coverage on the plan page.
- Is internet on the Hong Kong line restricted?
- Hong Kong's network is open; common overseas apps work normally. See the per-app list on the plan page.
- Which carrier networks does the Hong Kong eSIM use?
- It connects to local networks including CMHK, China Mobile HK, 3, csl, SmarTone, csl/1010. See the network table above for the exact technologies — we publish this up front so you know before you buy.
- How do I install and activate the Hong Kong eSIM?
- After purchase, scan the QR code or enter the activation code manually. Install before you travel while you still have a connection, then enable it on arrival.
- Can I top up the Hong Kong eSIM when data runs out?
- Most plans support top-ups — recharge the eSIM you already have from My eSIM, and both data and validity stack on, with no reinstall or re-scan. Daily plans add more days. Availability is shown on each plan page.
- Can I get a refund if I don't activate it?
- Unactivated plans can be refunded per our refund policy (minus payment processing fees). See the refund policy page for the exact terms.