Launch of "Choco SIM - powered by beyond -" SIM service for traveling, business trips, and residence in China
2024.06.19
Beyond Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Masahiro Haraoka, hereinafter referred to as "Beyond"), which provides cloud / server business, is a Chinese SIM optimized for mobile communication and Internet use in China. We have released the service "Choco SIM - powered by beyond -".
About the Internet and communication environment in China
In China, platforms such as WeChat, Alipay, Baidu, Weibo, and Taobao are mainstream, and these platforms cover many aspects of daily life, including SNS, search engines, payment services, and online shopping. It's comprehensive.
However, in China's Internet environment, there is a strict censorship system known as the "Great Firewall," which prevents the use of many foreign services such as Google, YouTube, and LINE.
In addition, in the communication environment, there are many ID checks using Chinese phone numbers. In order to prove your identity when working or living in China, you will need to subscribe to a phone line and phone number directly from a Chinese telecommunications carrier in China.
Background of Beyond providing SIM
Beyond has established local subsidiaries overseas in Canada and China, and is expanding its main business, the cloud/server business, overseas as well.
However, we received many opinions from employees regarding local data communications, telephone lines, and usage fees for employees who are on long-term business trips or stationed overseas to work and live.
Under these circumstances, based on the actual experiences of employees who are on long-term business trips or stationed at overseas bases, we at Beyond, in addition to our main cloud/server business, have expanded our business to more than 200 countries around the world.・We are developing global mobile communications and SIM services that are tailored to each region.
About Chinese SIM service “Choco SIM - powered by beyond -”
"Choco SIM - powered by beyond -" (hereinafter "Choco SIM") is a mobile SIM service suitable for travel to China, business trips, study abroad, expatriation, etc. This service is provided through a communications technology partnership between the two companies (Unicom).
By using Choco SIM, you can purchase and open a SIM with a Chinese phone number while staying in Japan, so just insert it into your smartphone and it will be activated, allowing you to install and register Chinese apps. Even when staying in China, you can continue to use apps such as Google, YouTube, and LINE without being affected by the Great Firewall.
Of course, we have a mobile environment that is convenient and cost-effective when staying in China, such as flexible voice call, data communication, and SMS plans and recharges, and a choice between physical SIM and eSIM, so we can meet your needs. can be satisfied in all directions.
Simple and easy-to-understand plans that can be selected according to usage scenarios
Choco SIM service features | ||
![]() ● You can open a Chinese phone number while staying in Japan ● You can activate and open a Chinese phone number while staying in Japan, so you can start data communication immediately. Additionally, you can freely switch plans and charge data even when staying in China. |
![]() ● Apps such as Google, YouTube, and LINE can be used in China ● Choco SIM is not affected by China's Great Firewall. Even when staying in China, you can use apps such as Google, YouTube, and LINE, so you can use them in the same internet environment as in Japan. |
![]() ● Communication options available in multiple countries and regions ● By using the multi-area high-speed communication option, you can use the same Chinese phone number for mobile communication in countries and regions such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe. |
Choco SIM is a SIM service that is recommended for those who need a Chinese phone number even if they are in Japan, such as for a long-term business trip to China, or for those who are stationed or studying abroad in China.
Of course, you can use your Chinese phone number to install and authenticate Chinese apps while in Japan, enjoy Chinese content, and complete the necessary procedures for business in China. However, you can still get the same internet and communication environment.
We also offer a recharge pack plan that allows data communication in 27 countries and regions around the world, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe, while using a Chinese phone number.
For more information on Choco SIM service and to apply for the service, please see the service page below.
Go to Choco SIM service page
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Company Profile
● About Beyond Co., Ltd. (
https://beyondjapan.com ) -
Representative Director: Masahiro Haraoka
Head Office Location: 3F Nankai SK Namba Building, 1-10-4 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Established: April 4, 2007
Capital: 9 million yen
Business content: Cloud/server business, system development business, web service business