Guangdong SIM Card & eSIM Guide: Coverage, Plans & Service Halls
Quick answer
All three mainland carriers (China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom) run 4G/5G in Guangdong, and the Pearl River Delta around Guangzhou and Shenzhen is the best-served area. Most travelers arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) or Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX), or cross overland from Hong Kong or Macau; setting up an eSIM before you travel is the simplest way to arrive connected. For in-person China Mobile service (ID registration, SIM issues, top-ups), Guangzhou and Shenzhen have full hall directories, and key halls are listed for the other 19 cities.
- Carriers present: China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom
- Main gateways: Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX), plus overland from Hong Kong and Macau
- Hall directories: Guangzhou (38 halls, 11 districts) and Shenzhen (42 halls, 8 districts)
- Provincial capital: Guangzhou
On this page
- Coverage & roaming in Guangdong
- How to get connected
- Plans & top-up
- Guangdong cities & service halls
- FAQ
- 中文说明
Written by Harry Cheng, founder of china-mobile-phones.com since 2003. Independent site, not affiliated with China Mobile. About this site
Coverage & roaming in Guangdong
China Mobile's 4G/5G network covers Guangdong's cities, with the densest build-out in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan and Foshan. Cities further east and west, such as Shantou, Meizhou and Zhanjiang, are covered in their urban centres, but signal in hillier northern and eastern areas can be less consistent. Hong Kong and Macau SIMs generally roam onto mainland networks in Guangdong, though rates vary by carrier, so check before you cross the border.
How to get connected
eSIM before you fly
Works if your phone supports eSIM: install it at home and data switches on when you reach Guangzhou, Shenzhen or the Hong Kong border.
Check Holafly eSIM plansPhysical SIM
Suits business trips and multi-month stays: you get a real Chinese number for delivery, ride-hailing and bank verification codes, and it works in any unlocked phone.
See Talktiko SIM optionsAirport kiosk SIM
Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an are large enough to expect carrier counters, but read the FAQ below before relying on one. An eSIM is the safer fallback.
MiFi / hotspot rental
One pocket hotspot can serve a family or work team moving between Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Macau.
See rental optionsIn-person at a service hall
Already in Guangdong? An official China Mobile hall can register your passport, replace a lost SIM or sort out account problems at the counter.
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Plans & top-up
[PLACEHOLDER: confirm pricing before publishing.] eSIM prices are Holafly's published China rates (unlimited data on China Mobile's network, plus a 1GB/month backup allowance). Physical SIM figures are typical airport-counter rates and vary by counter and season.
| Plan type | Typical data | Typical price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-day eSIM (unlimited) | Unlimited + 1GB/mo backup | US$27.50 | Short trips |
| 15-day eSIM (unlimited) | Unlimited + 1GB/mo backup | US$50.50 | Two-week trips |
| 30-day physical SIM (airport) | 20–30GB + 80–200 min | ~¥150–200 (~US$20–27) | Extended stays, real Chinese number |
| 60-day physical SIM (airport) | 100GB + 700 min | ~¥500 (~US$68) | Long-term visitors |
Holafly also offers 3-, 5-, 10- and 30-day China eSIMs. See all China eSIM durations. Already have a China Mobile number? See our top-up guide.
Guangdong cities & service halls
Guangzhou and Shenzhen have full hall-by-hall directories. For the other 19 cities, key halls are listed below with each city's hotline (area code plus 10086). These come from older records and are not a complete list, so call to confirm before you travel.
Key halls in the other 19 cities
Dongguan · hotline 0769-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Dongcheng Mobile Plaza Hall | No. 380 Dongcheng Avenue, Dongcheng | 9:00-17:30 |
| Chang'an Lotus Plaza Hall | Shop 27, Lianhua Plaza, Second Ring Road at Xianxi Avenue, Chang'an | 9:30-17:30 |
| Houjie Kangle South Road Hall | No. 158 Kangle South Road, Houjie | 9:30-17:30 |
| Songshan Lake Hall | Lobby, Building A2, Songshan Lake Science and Technology Industrial Park | 9:30-18:00 |
Foshan · hotline 0757-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chancheng Oriental Plaza Hall | 1/F Oriental Plaza, No. 83 Jinhua Road, Chancheng | 10:00-19:30 |
| Nanhai South China Sea Center Hall | 1/F, No. 18 Nanhai Avenue North, Guicheng | 10:00-17:00 |
| Shunde Ronggui Century Hall | Shops 20-21, No. 19 Rongqi Avenue Middle, Ronggui | 9:30-17:00 |
Meizhou · hotline 0753-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Binfang Avenue Hall | No. 138 Binfang Avenue, Jiangnan | 8:30-20:00, closed Sunday |
| Meixian New Town Hall | No. 21 Chengfuqian Avenue, Meixian District | 8:30-20:00, closed Sunday |
| Xingning Dongfeng Road Hall | No. 47 Dongfeng Road, Xingning | 8:30-18:00 |
Huizhou · hotline 0752-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Jiangbei Hall | Shop 108, 1/F CITIC City Times Square, Jiangbei | 9:00-18:00, closed Saturday |
| Daya Bay Hall | No. 35 Anhui Avenue, Aotou, Daya Bay | 8:30-17:00, closed Sunday |
Shantou · hotline 0754-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Central Building Hall | 1/F Central Building, No. 211 Zhongshan East Road, Jinping | 9:00-18:30 |
| Global Business Office | 2/F Global Building, No. 117 Jinsha East Road, Longhu | 9:00-21:00 |
Jieyang · hotline 0663-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rongcheng Hall | Middle section of Jinxianmen Avenue, Rongcheng | 8:30-21:00 |
| Jianyang Road Hall | 1/F Mobile Company Building, Jianyang Road, Rongcheng | 8:30-21:00 |
Yangjiang · hotline 0662-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Shiwan Hall | 1/F Mobile Communication Building, No. 223 Shiwan North Road, Jiangcheng | 9:00-20:30 |
| East Gate Hall | Nos. 1-4 Commercial Street, Dongmen Road, Jiangcheng | 9:00-20:30 |
Heyuan · hotline 0762-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Jianshe Avenue Hall | No. 89 West Jianshe Avenue, Yuancheng | 8:30-21:00 |
| Agile Hall | Agile Garden Phase 1, Dongpu Street, Yuancheng | 8:30-19:30 |
Zhanjiang · hotline 0759-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Xiashan Seaside Hall | 1/F Haibin Commercial City, No. 1 Haibin 2nd Road, Xiashan | 9:00-22:00 |
| Chikan South Bridge Hall | No. 12 Nanqiao North Road, Chikan | 9:00-18:00 |
Jiangmen · hotline 0750-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Hall | No. 47 Shengli Road, Pengjiang | 10:00-20:00 |
| Taishan Qiaohu Hall | Nos. 201-209 Qiaohu Road, Taishan | 9:00-18:00 |
Maoming · hotline 0668-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Yingbin East Hall | No. 233 Yingbin 4th Road, Maonan | 9:00-20:30 |
Zhaoqing · hotline 0758-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Duanzhou Ancient Pagoda Hall | No. 11 Guta Middle Road | 8:30-20:30 |
| Dinghu Avenue Hall | Shops 1-3, Dinghu Training Center, Guicheng, Dinghu | Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30, Sat-Sun 9:00-12:00 |
Chaozhou · hotline 0768-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Building Hall | 1/F Mobile Communication Building, Chaozhou Avenue (middle section) | 8:30-20:30 |
| City New Hall | No. 83 Chengxin West Road, next to the Municipal Public Security Bureau | 8:30-21:00 |
Shanwei · hotline 0660-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| City Comprehensive Building Hall | 1/F Global Building, Honghai Middle Road | 8:30-17:30 daily |
| Haifeng Comprehensive Building Hall | Middle section of Xinhua Road, Haifeng County | 8:30-17:30 daily |
Yunfu · hotline 0766-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Xingyun Hall | No. 50 Xingyun West Road, Yuncheng | 9:00-18:00 |
| Jinshan Hall | 1/F China Mobile Yunfu Branch, Jinshan Road, Yuncheng | 8:30-12:00, 14:30-17:30, closed Sat-Sun |
Qingyuan · hotline 0763-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Half Ring Hall | 1/F Mobile Complex Building, Banhuan North Road, Xincheng | 8:30-18:00 |
| Fogang Futian Hall | No. 199 Futian Road, Fogang | 8:30-18:00 |
Zhuhai · hotline 0756-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Yuehua Hall | No. 191 Yuehua Road, Gongbei, next to China Construction Bank | 10:00-20:00 |
| Everbright Hall | 1/F Everbright International Trade Center, No. 47 Haibin South Road | Weekdays 9:00-18:00 |
Shaoguan · hotline 0751-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Xinhua South Hall | South side of the Post and Telecommunications Complex, Xinhua South Road | 8:30-17:30 |
| Global Building Office | Global Building, No. 11 Xidi North Road | 8:30-17:30 |
Zhongshan · hotline 0760-10086
| Hall | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Global Communication Building Hall | 1/F, No. 139 Qiwan South Road, East District | 8:30-18:00 daily |
| Torch Development Zone Hall | Shop F1, Xianghui Garden, Tongle Road, Torch Development Zone | Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-16:30 |
Looking for somewhere outside Guangdong? Browse the all-China locations index, or send me a note if a hall listed here has moved or closed.
FAQ
Does China Mobile cover all of Guangdong, including smaller cities like Meizhou and Zhanjiang?
China Mobile has halls in all 21 Guangdong cities, and the Pearl River Delta has the densest coverage. Hilly parts of northern and eastern Guangdong can be patchier, so download offline maps before heading out.
Which airport should I fly into for Guangdong: Guangzhou or Shenzhen?
Both Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) are major international gateways. Choose Guangzhou for the provincial capital and Foshan, and Shenzhen for Shenzhen, Dongguan or crossing to Hong Kong. Many travelers also arrive overland from Hong Kong or Macau.
Can I buy a China Mobile SIM at Guangzhou or Shenzhen airport?
Major Chinese international airports normally have carrier counters, but we haven't verified where they are at Guangzhou Baiyun or Shenzhen Bao'an, or when they open. To avoid relying on that, install an eSIM before you fly.
Do I need to visit a service hall in person to activate a China SIM in Guangdong?
Yes, in practice. China requires real-name registration with your passport for any local SIM, done at an airport counter or a China Mobile hall. If you'd rather not queue, a pre-ordered physical SIM such as Talktiko's is registered before it ships.
Will my Hong Kong or Macau SIM work in Guangdong?
Hong Kong and Macau carriers generally offer roaming in Guangdong, but data allowances and charges vary widely. Check your carrier's China roaming terms before you cross the border.
Where can I find China Mobile halls in Guangdong cities other than Guangzhou and Shenzhen?
This page lists key halls for the other 19 cities, with each city's hotline. Full hall-by-hall directories for them haven't been built yet, so call the city hotline (area code plus 10086) to confirm the nearest hall.
中文说明
中国移动的4G/5G网络覆盖广东省各地级市，广州、深圳、东莞、佛山等珠三角城市信号最为稳定。多数旅客从广州白云国际机场或深圳宝安国际机场入境，也可从香港、澳门陆路过关。
办理实名登记须携带护照原件。如需前往营业厅，广州（38家，11个区）和深圳（42家，8个区）已有完整的营业厅目录：广州营业厅 · 深圳营业厅。其余19个城市的主要营业厅见上方各城市列表；拨打客服请使用“区号-10086”，例如广州 020-10086。
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