Does my phone support eSIM?
For example: iPhone 15, Galaxy S24, Pixel 8
The phone must be carrier-unlocked.
Choose your plan
By GB
Daily data
Day pass: the daily GB is at full speed; after it the speed is reduced until the next day. (512 Kbps)
How much data do I need?
What's included
Everything in every plan
How to install
Ready in two minutes
Open the email
The QR code arrives within minutes of payment.
Scan in Settings
Settings → Mobile data → Add eSIM, then scan the code.
Switch on in Hong Kong
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM when you land.
FAQ
Hong Kong eSIM questions
Which networks does the Hong Kong eSIM use?
The Hong Kong plans connect to csl and SmarTone. Your eSIM is a data-only plan, so you keep your home number on your regular SIM.
Is there 5G in Hong Kong with this eSIM?
Yes, on csl and SmarTone. You need a 5G-capable phone, and outside cities the phone can fall back to 4G.
Is there a day-pass plan for Hong Kong?
Yes. 0.5 GB/day from $6.90, 1 GB/day from $10.90, 2 GB/day from $18.90, 3 GB/day from $25.90. Choose 7, 15, 30 days. After the daily allowance the speed is reduced until the next day.
Does the Hong Kong eSIM work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, on phones that support eSIM: iPhone XS or later, Pixel 3 or later, Galaxy S20 or later and most recent unlocked Android phones. Check your model on our eSIM compatibility page.
How fast will I get the QR code?
Usually within a few minutes of payment, by email. You can buy now and activate within 180 days.
Does it include calls and SMS?
No. All plans are data only, with no phone number. Use WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime or other apps over the data connection.
Can I keep my home SIM active?
Yes. The eSIM is a second line, so your regular SIM stays active for calls and SMS.
What happens when my data runs out?
Yes. On most plans you can add data to the same eSIM without a new QR code.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans.
What is the refund policy?
Never installed: full refund within 180 days. Installed but never activated: full refund within 30 days. Activated with under 5% of the data used: credit. Technical failure or no coverage: full refund. More than 30% used or plan expired: not refundable. Details are on the refund page.
Can I buy now and use it later?
Yes. A plan you have not activated stays valid for 180 days after purchase.
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Hong Kong: coverage and practical notes
Hong Kong eSIM plans start at $2.69. Choose from 6 plans of 1–50 GB, with 5G on csl and SmarTone; buy now and activate within 180 days.
- Short trip, light data. Maps, messaging, a few photos. The 1 GB / 7 days plan at $2.69 covers it.
- Active trip, a week or two. Day pass 1 GB/day for 7 days at $10.90: full speed every day, reduced speed after the daily allowance.
- Long stay or remote work. Day pass 1 GB/day for 30 days at $40.90 gives you data every day, so you do not have to guess the plan size.
- Networks
- csl 5GSmarTone 5G
- Coverage
- All 2 operators on these plans have 5G. Outside cities the phone can fall back to 4G.
- Top-up
- Yes. On most plans you can add data to the same eSIM without a new QR code.
- Day pass
- Yes. 0.5 GB/day from $6.90, 1 GB/day from $10.90, 2 GB/day from $18.90, 3 GB/day from $25.90. Choose 7, 15, 30 days. After the daily allowance the speed is reduced until the next day.
- Validity
- Buy now and activate within 180 days.
- Hotspot
- Works on most plans.
Our Hong Kong plans use csl and SmarTone. Network technology: 5G, 4G LTE. Coverage is best in cities and along tourist routes; remote areas may fall back to a slower network.
Most modern phones (iPhone XS or later, Pixel 3 or later, Galaxy S20 or later) work out of the box. Phones locked to a carrier may need an unlock before they accept a foreign eSIM.
Pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto (USDT, BTC). The QR code is emailed, usually within a few minutes of payment.
Hotspot works on most plans, and on most plans you can top up the same eSIM. Buy now and activate within 180 days.