Hong Kong Travel eSIM
Prepaid Hong Kong data — no roaming charges, no SIM swap.
Plans & prices
Buy now — the plan activates when you land, not when you pay.
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Hong Kong
Nationwide data coverage
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong eSIM installs before you fly and activates on arrival, so the map, the ride-hailing app and your messages all work from the airport.
As a rule of thumb: maps and messaging burn 100–200 MB a day, social media roughly 500 MB an hour, and a video call about 1 GB an hour. A light week fits in a small plan; remote work needs a big one.
5G is available in Hong Kong on plans marked 5G, wherever your handset and the local network both support it; elsewhere you’ll be on 4G/LTE, which is what most of the country actually runs on. Tethering is allowed on every Hong Kong plan, so a laptop or a travelling companion can share the connection.
Crossing borders on the same trip? The Asia plan covers much of the region on one profile. Otherwise there are separate plans for Bhutan, Brunei and Cambodia.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Hong Kong plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Hong Kong?
One Asia plan covers up to 21 countries from $4.49 — worth it from the third border.
- Asia from $4.49 · up to 21 countries
- Global from $11.99 · up to 173 countries
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Bhutan
from $8.99 -
Brunei
from $11.99 -
Cambodia
from $6.49 -
China
from $5.49
Planning a multi-country trip? Find the plans that cover every stop →
Hong Kong eSIM questions
Which network does the Hong Kong eSIM use?
We don't publish a single operator name for Hong Kong, because the profile can attach to more than one partner network and picks whichever is strongest where you are. In practice that means you get the best available signal rather than being locked to one operator's weak spots.
Will I get 5G in Hong Kong?
On plans marked 5G, yes — where the network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Outside those areas the eSIM falls back to 4G/LTE automatically; you won't need to change any setting.
How much data do I actually need for Hong Kong?
Count on 100–200 MB a day if you're mostly using maps and messaging, and 1 GB an hour once video is involved. Pick the plan one size up from your estimate — running out abroad costs more hassle than the size difference.
When does my Hong Kong plan start counting down?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Hong Kong, not when you buy it. Install it at home a day or two before you fly — the validity period on the plan you choose runs from arrival, not from checkout.
Can I use my Hong Kong eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes. Tethering is enabled on every Hong Kong plan, so you can share the connection with a laptop, a tablet or someone travelling with you. Hotspot data comes out of the same allowance.
Can I keep my own phone number while I'm in Hong Kong?
Yes — that's the main reason to use an eSIM rather than a local SIM. Your home line stays active for calls, SMS and two-factor codes; the Hong Kong eSIM sits alongside it as a data-only line. Leave data roaming off for your home line to avoid a surprise bill.
Do I need to register or show a passport to use a Hong Kong eSIM?
No. The plan roams on partner networks, so there's no local SIM registration, no ID upload and no shop visit. You buy it, scan the QR code, and it works on arrival.
What happens if I run out of data in Hong Kong?
You can buy another Hong Kong plan from the same page and install it the same way. Plans marked as top-up capable can also be extended without a new QR code.
I'm also visiting Bhutan and Brunei — do I need separate eSIMs?
Not necessarily. The Asia plan covers much of the region including Hong Kong on a single profile. If Hong Kong is the bulk of the trip, a country plan is usually the better buy; if you're crossing several borders, the regional plan wins.
Will my phone work with a Hong Kong eSIM?
If it's an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship, almost certainly — and it must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if one is listed, the phone has an eSIM. Our compatibility list has the full set.