Google Fi roaming in China: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in China is included with Unlimited Premium. Otherwise, it costs $10.00/GB (Unlimited Premium). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $13.00 (Jetpac).
The best eSIMs in China for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$24.00$3.43 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Network: China Telecom
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$13.00$1.30 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Network: China Unicom
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€17.99€0.90 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Google Fi or an eSIM in China: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes China
Keep Google Fi
With Unlimited Premium, data in China is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Google Fi
$10.00/GB
Unlimited Premium. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect $60.00.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$13.00
Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. That’s $47.00 less than Google Fi’s rate.
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Data in China with Google Fi: our analysis
What Google Fi’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Unlimited Premium$30.00
- 1 week6 × Unlimited Premium$60.00
- 2 weeks12 × Unlimited Premium$120.00
- 1 month24 × Unlimited Premium$240.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
The cheapest eSIM costs less on the trip lengths we can compare.
- 3 dayseSIM$6.50Google Fi$30.00
- 1 weekeSIM$13.00Google Fi$60.00
- 1 montheSIM$29.99Google Fi$240.00
eSIMs in China at a glance
- In China, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $24.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
Google Fi applies the same rate in 21 other destinations we track, including Australia, Egypt, France, Greece, and Iceland.
Plan by plan
What applies in China depending on your Google Fi plan.
What Google Fi’s official rate sheet sets out in China, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Google Fi account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in China | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Premium: data included (up to 50GB per person at high speed, then 256 Kbps); Flexible: USD 10/GB (up to 15GB per person at high speed) | $10.00/GB | Destination is on the Fi international coverage list. Unlimited Standard and Unlimited Essentials: not available outside Canada and Mexico. Calls USD 0.20/min; texts free. |
| Unlimited Premium | Included | Included: up to 50GB per person at high speed, then 256 Kbps |
| Flexible | $10.00/GB | Data billed per GB (up to 15GB per person at high speed, then 256 Kbps) |
What your trip costs
With the Google Fi roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Google Fi | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | $30.00 3 × Unlimited Premium | $6.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | $60.00 6 × Unlimited Premium | $13.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | $120.00 12 × Unlimited Premium | €17.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | $240.00 24 × Unlimited Premium | $29.99 Jetpac | See the plan |
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China with other US carriers
The same trip with the other US carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 4 US carriers we track include China in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
AT&T
T-Mobile
VerizonTurn off Google Fi roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Google Fi for calls
In your settings, keep your Google Fi line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Google Fi roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Google Fi line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Google Fi roaming in China: your questions
Answered from the Google Fi price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in China included in my Google Fi plan?
Yes, with Unlimited Premium. Otherwise, it costs $10.00/GB (Unlimited Premium).
How much does data cost in China with Google Fi?
$10.00/GB (Unlimited Premium), so $60.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $13.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Google Fi pass should I get for China?
The best Google Fi option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Unlimited Premium ($30.00); for a week, 6 × Unlimited Premium ($60.00); for two weeks, 12 × Unlimited Premium ($120.00); for a month, 24 × Unlimited Premium ($240.00).
Google Fi or an eSIM in China: which is cheaper?
Against today’s cheapest eSIM, Google Fi costs more: for a week, $13.00 for the eSIM against $60.00 with Google Fi; for a month, $29.99 for the eSIM against $240.00 with Google Fi.
Which US carriers include China?
All 4 US carriers we track include China in at least one plan: AT&T, Google Fi, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Which network does an eSIM use in China?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (Jetpac) uses China Unicom. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in China list China Unicom, China Telecom, and China Mobile.
How do I avoid roaming charges in China?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Google Fi line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Google Fi number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Google Fi line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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