Verizon roaming in China: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in China is included with Unlimited Ultimate. Otherwise, it costs $12.00/day (TravelPass). 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
Verizon 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 Verizon
With Unlimited Ultimate, data in China is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Verizon
$12.00/day
TravelPass. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect $84.00.
With an eSIM, 7 days and 6 GB
$13.00
Today’s lowest price, from Jetpac. That’s $71.00 less than Verizon’s rate.
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Data in China with Verizon: our analysis
What Verizon’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × TravelPass$36.00
- 1 week7 × TravelPass$84.00
- 2 weeks and 1 monthInternational Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes$100.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
The cheapest eSIM costs less on the trip lengths we can compare.
- 3 dayseSIM$6.50Verizon$36.00
- 1 weekeSIM$13.00Verizon$84.00
- 1 montheSIM$29.99Verizon$100.00
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).
Verizon 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 Verizon plan.
What Verizon’s official rate sheet sets out in China, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Verizon account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in China | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TravelPass | $12.00/day | Destination is on the TravelPass country list (USD 12/day) and on the Prepaid TravelPass list. 5GB of high-speed data per session, then 3G speeds. |
| Unlimited Ultimate | Included | Included: unlimited international data, talk and text (15GB high-speed then 1.5 Mbps) |
| Unlimited Plus / Unlimited Welcome | $12.00/day | TravelPass (added automatically); optional '3 TravelPass Days' perk USD 10/month |
| Any eligible plan | $100.00 for 30 days | International Monthly Plan (20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes) |
| Prepaid | $12.00/day | Prepaid TravelPass (5GB high-speed per day then 3G) |
What your trip costs
With the Verizon roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Verizon | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | $36.00 3 × TravelPass | $6.50 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | $84.00 7 × TravelPass | $13.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | $100.00 International Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes | €17.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | $100.00 International Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes | $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
Google FiTurn off Verizon 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 Verizon for calls
In your settings, keep your Verizon line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Verizon roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Verizon 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.
Verizon roaming in China: your questions
Answered from the Verizon price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in China included in my Verizon plan?
Yes, with Unlimited Ultimate. Otherwise, it costs $12.00/day (TravelPass).
How much does data cost in China with Verizon?
$12.00/day (TravelPass), so $84.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $13.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Verizon pass should I get for China?
The best Verizon option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × TravelPass ($36.00); for a week, 7 × TravelPass ($84.00); for two weeks and for a month, International Monthly Plan, 20GB high-speed then 3G, 250 minutes ($100.00).
Verizon or an eSIM in China: which is cheaper?
Against today’s cheapest eSIM, Verizon costs more: for a week, $13.00 for the eSIM against $84.00 with Verizon; for a month, $29.99 for the eSIM against $100.00 with Verizon.
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 Verizon line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Verizon number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Verizon line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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