Mainland China
Main data uses China Telecom. The installed eSIM activates when it connects to a supported network after arrival in a covered destination.
Destination guide · China Telecom in Mainland China; CTExcel on EE in the United Kingdom
Mainland China + United Kingdom eSIM guide: number, data, calls and SMS
One shared data balance covers Mainland China and the UK, while a separate balance is shared across 34 European destinations. Activation starts when the installed eSIM connects to a supported network after arrival in a covered destination; no SMS allowance is included and the UK number is not retained after the package ends. The 50GB and 120GB plans include 200 overseas minutes to 15 destinations.
22 / 50 / 120GBChina + UK shared
5 / 8 / 12GBEurope roaming
15 destinationsoverseas calls on two plans
30 dayspackage duration
Every Mainland China + United Kingdom plan, row by row.
The same facts the product page shows before checkout — data, calls, SMS and when the clock starts — laid out side by side.
| Plan | Data | Local calls | International calls | SMS | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22GB + 5GBChina + UK + Europe | 22GB China + UK shared; 5GB Europe shared | 500 UK minutes | Not included | No SMS allowance is included. The activation confirmation message is a system message, not an SMS bundle. | 30 continuous 24-hour periods from the first supported network connection after arrival in a covered destination | €24,48 |
| 50GB + 8GB200 min · 15 destinations | 50GB China + UK shared; 8GB Europe shared | 2,000 UK minutes | 200 min · 15 destinations | No SMS allowance is included. The activation confirmation message is a system message, not an SMS bundle. | 30 continuous 24-hour periods from the first supported network connection after arrival in a covered destination | €27,25 |
| 120GB + 12GB200 min · 15 destinations | 120GB China + UK shared; 12GB Europe shared | Unlimited eligible UK calls | 200 min · 15 destinations | No SMS allowance is included. The activation confirmation message is a system message, not an SMS bundle. | 30 continuous 24-hour periods from the first supported network connection after arrival in a covered destination | €36,03 |
What works where.
United Kingdom
Main data and UK calling use CTExcel service on the EE network.
34 Europe roaming destinations
The separate Europe allowance is shared across the listed destinations in the full product description.
Overseas calls
50GB and 120GB plans include 200 minutes to 15 destinations. The 22GB plan does not include overseas minutes.
Hotspot
Hotspot sharing is included. No separate hotspot cap applies to this plan — hotspot use draws on the same data allowance.
SMS and verification codes
Can you receive texts on this eSIM?
No SMS allowance is included
Bank and app verification codes are not guaranteed on any travel eSIM — carriers do not promise short-code delivery. Keep your home SIM available for codes.
Conditions to read before you buy.
Call 888 to check activation status
After installation, call 888 to confirm whether the eSIM is activated. This checks the status; it does not activate the plan or start its validity.
Two balances, not duplicated allowances
Main data is shared across China and the UK; Europe data is separately shared across 34 destinations.
No SMS allowance included
The activation message is only for setup; it is not a general SMS bundle.
Validity starts after arrival and network connection
The 30 days start when the installed eSIM connects to a supported network after arrival in a covered destination, and run in continuous 24-hour periods.
Compatible unlocked phone required
Confirm eSIM support and carrier-unlocked status before purchase.
Install on the final device
The QR code is for a single installation. It cannot be reinstalled or moved to another device — do not delete the installed profile.
Install and connect.
- Install on the intended phone
Install the eSIM over stable Wi-Fi on your unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone.
- Set up the eSIM for mobile data
Select the eSIM for data, enable roaming when needed and use APN everywhere if manual entry is required.
- Connect after arrival
In a covered destination, enable the eSIM and connect to a supported network. Activation and the 30-day validity start at that connection.
- Check activation status with 888
After installation, call 888 to confirm whether activation has completed. The call only checks the status; it does not trigger activation.
A good fit when
- You need one plan for Mainland China and the United Kingdom.
- You will also visit one or more of the 34 listed European roaming destinations.
- You want the plan to activate when it connects to a supported network after arrival in a covered destination.
Choose another plan if
- You need the full advertised data amount separately in both China and the UK.
- You need to send or receive ordinary SMS, or you need to keep the UK number after the package ends.
- You need service outside the stated destination coverage.
Questions
about this eSIM.
Straight answers about the Mainland China + United Kingdom plan — the same facts, in question form.
Does the Mainland China + United Kingdom eSIM include a local phone number?
UK number — included
Can I receive SMS and verification codes?
No SMS allowance is included Bank and app verification codes are not guaranteed on any travel eSIM — carriers do not promise short-code delivery. Keep your home SIM available for codes.
When does validity start?
Activates on connection to a supported network after arrival in a covered destination. Call 888 after installation only to check activation status.. 22GB + 5GB: 30 continuous 24-hour periods from the first supported network connection after arrival in a covered destination; 50GB + 8GB: 30 continuous 24-hour periods from the first supported network connection after arrival in a covered destination; 120GB + 12GB: 30 continuous 24-hour periods from the first supported network connection after arrival in a covered destination
Which network does it use, and what APN?
It runs on China Telecom in Mainland China; CTExcel on EE in the United Kingdom. The APN is everywhere.
Can I share data via hotspot?
Hotspot sharing is included. No separate hotspot cap applies to this plan — hotspot use draws on the same data allowance.
How do I install it?
1. Install on the intended phone — Install the eSIM over stable Wi-Fi on your unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone.2. Set up the eSIM for mobile data — Select the eSIM for data, enable roaming when needed and use APN everywhere if manual entry is required.3. Connect after arrival — In a covered destination, enable the eSIM and connect to a supported network. Activation and the 30-day validity start at that connection.4. Check activation status with 888 — After installation, call 888 to confirm whether activation has completed. The call only checks the status; it does not trigger activation.
Everything the China & UK eSIM – 22GB/50GB/120GB Shared Data + Europe Roaming & UK Calls includes — local number, data, calls, SMS and when validity starts — taken from the product record and kept in sync with it. Prices and checkout are on the product page.
Ready for Mainland China + United Kingdom?
Pick the plan row that fits your trip. Delivery by email, usually within five minutes.
Taro Mobile is the seller and your point of support. Mobile service is provided through China Telecom in Mainland China and CTExcel on EE in the United Kingdom. Facts on this page come from the product record, last updated .