Hong Kong eSIM service "Beyond SIM HK"
About Hong Kong eSIM service "Beyond SIM HK"
Beyond SIM HK, a Hong Kong eSIM service, is a mobile SIM service with a phone number that is suitable for purposes such as "long-term stays" and "expatriate assignments" in Hong Kong and mainland China
We offer cost-effective mobile solutions, including voice calls, SMS, and data plans and recharges, to comprehensively cover your life and work in Hong Kong and mainland China. With eSIM support, you can even create dual numbers on one smartphone by simply scanning a QR code.
Additionally, by linking your credit card online or via the app, you can purchase and use multi-area high-speed data plans, allowing you to use your mobile data in countries and regions such as Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States, and Europe while keeping the same Hong Kong phone number
Simple and easy-to-understand plans that can be selected according to the usage scenario
We use the mobile line of a major Hong Kong telecommunications carrier, and the basic plan offers 8GB of data per month
In addition to being able to select a plan that suits your needs, users can enjoy many benefits, such as reasonable rates, high-quality communications, and the "1-Card 2-Numbers" feature that allows them to have a mainland China phone number, so they can enjoy communications in Hong Kong with peace of mind
| Features of Hong Kong eSIM service "Beyond SIM HK" | ||
● Ideal for long-term use and large-volume data usage in Hong Kong ● You can activate and set up a Hong Kong phone number while in Japan or overseas, so you can start using data immediately. You can also top up your data capacity |
● Supports data communication in mainland China and Macau ● By using the roaming function of the Greater Bay Area plan, you can use data to access Google, YouTube, LINE, and other services not only in Hong Kong, but also when you are in mainland China or Macau |
● Communication options available across multiple countries and regions ● By using the multi-area communication option, you can enjoy low-cost roaming in Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, America, Europe, etc. while using the same Hong Kong phone number |
Payment Method for this Service
| for the Hong Kong eSIM service "Beyond SIM HK" There are two payment methods |
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●Payment by invoice (bank transfer)● This is a payment method via invoice (bank transfer) that is suitable for contracts with companies, corporations, local governments, and government agencies We will send you a quote and order form for the eSIM. After placing your order, we will issue a QR code for the eSIM. An invoice will be sent to you by email at the end of the month in which you purchased the eSIM *Only available to companies, corporations, local governments, and government agencies |
● Credit card payment ● This payment method, using various credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, is suitable for contracts under an individual's name We will send you a payment link for purchasing an eSIM via email. After you pay by credit card, we will issue you a QR code and a receipt for the eSIM *Also available to companies, corporations, local governments, and government agencies |
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* We also accept payments via WeChat Pay. Please contact us if you have any requests
Contents of this service
We will support you in opening an eSIM, which is ideal for long-term stays or expatriates in Hong Kong or mainland China, and guide you through the initial installation and setup process to ensure smooth use
After the initial setup support (after purchasing your first SIM), you will have a direct contract with the telecommunications carrier, so you can use the service with peace of mind
| Hong Kong eSIM service "Beyond SIM HK" item | Coordinating with telecommunications carrier stores and opening | Sending a copy of your ID (passport) | Providing eSIM QR code |
| First SIM usage fee billing service *Optional | Accompanying to a telecommunications carrier store *Optional | - |
Supplementary information for this service
About SIM usage
○ In principle, the SIM contract name will be a direct contract between the customer and the telecommunications carrier
〇 For support regarding plan changes, additions, and operation methods after the initial SIM purchase, please contact your mobile carrier directly through their website or app.
* We do not provide support through our company after the initial SIM purchase.
Please ensure that your mobile device/model is unlocked from its carrier.
Also, eSIM may not be available depending on the model of device/model manufactured and distributed in each country.
〇 This service also supports the purchase of physical SIM cards
However, when purchasing a physical SIM card, you will need to sign a contract at a local telecommunications carrier store in China and receive the physical SIM card in person. (Physical SIM cards cannot be shipped outside of China.)
*Upon request, our staff can accompany you to a local telecommunications carrier store in China.
Our company is an authorized reseller of communication services provided by China Unicom.
The SIM cards we can supportChina Unicom Hong Kongare from
Regarding real name registration (real name authentication) on passports
○ To activate your SIM card, you will need to send us a copy of your identification document (passport) and complete "real-name registration (real-name verification)" with the telecommunications carrier.
*If you are unable to provide a copy of your passport, we will not be able to activate or contract for your SIM card.
○ Depending on the results of the real-name authentication review by the telecommunications carrier, you may not be able to open or sign up for a SIM card
○ In principle, the SIM contract name will be a direct contract between the customer and the telecommunications carrier
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* Please note that the specifications and conditions of this service may be changed without prior notice
○ We will enter into a direct contract with the customer who actually purchases the SIM and requests installation support. We do not accept projects in which we are in a position to act as a subcontractor or subcontractor
○ For information on Chinese SIM services that allow you to open a mainland Chinese phone number while in Japan,Choco SIMplease check the
List of devices compatible with this service
This list is a guide to help you determine whether your mobile device supports eSIM
For devices not listed here, please contact the place of purchase (manufacturer or carrier) of your mobile device directly
| Apple (iOS / smartphone) | 〇 iPhone Air 〇 iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max 〇 iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max ※ 〇 iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max ※ 〇 iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max ※ 〇 iPhone SE (2022 / 3rd generation) 〇 iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max ※ 〇 iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max ※ 〇 iPhone SE (2020 / 2nd generation) 〇 iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max 〇 iPhone XR 〇 iPhone XS, XS Max - ※ The following devices cannot use eSIM: ・Mainland China version iPhone ・Hong Kong and Macau version iPhone (iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone (Excluding iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS) |
| Google (Android) | 〇 Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold 〇 Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold 〇 Pixel 8, 8a, 8 Pro 〇 Pixel Fold 〇 Pixel 7, 7a, 7 Pro 〇 Pixel 6, 6a, 6 Pro 〇 Pixel 5, 5a 〇 Pixel 4, 4a, 4 XL |
| Samsung (Android) | 〇 Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra 〇 Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra 〇 Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra 〇 Galaxy S22 5G, S22+ 5G, S22 Ultra 5G 〇 Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G 〇 Galaxy S20+ 〇 Galaxy Note S20, S20+, S20 Ultra 〇 Galaxy Z Flip7 〇 Galaxy Z Flip6 〇 Galaxy Z Flip5 〇 Galaxy Z Flip4 〇 Galaxy Z Flip3 5G 〇 Galaxy Z Flip 〇 Galaxy Z Fold7 〇 Galaxy Z Fold6 〇 Galaxy Z Fold5 〇 Galaxy Z Fold4 〇 Galaxy Z Fold2 ※ 〇 Galaxy Z Fold - ※ The following devices use eSIM The following are unavailable: Galaxy S20 , Galaxy S21 FE , Galaxy Z Fold 2 (Hong Kong version) , and Canadian and Bulgarian versions of Galaxy. |
| HUAWEI (Android) | 〇 Pura 70 Pro 〇 Mate 40 Pro 〇 P40, P40 Pro 〇 P50 Pro |
| Xiaomi (Android) | 〇 Xiaomi 15 〇 Xiaomi 15 Ultra 〇 Xiaomi 14 T, 14 T Pro |
| OPPO (Android) | 〇 Find X8, X8 Pro ※ 〇 Find N3, N3 Flip ※ - ※ The following devices cannot use eSIM: ・Find versions from Japanese carriers (au) ・Find versions from Australian carriers (Telstra, Optus) |
| SONY (Android) | 〇 Xperia 1 VI 〇 Xperia 5 V 〇 Xperia 10 VI |
| Apple (iOS/Tablet) | 〇 iPad 10.9 (2025 / 11th generation) 〇 iPad 10.9 (2022 / 10th generation) 〇 iPad 10.2 (2021 / 9th generation) 〇 iPad 10.2 (2020 / 8th generation) 〇 iPad 10.2 (2019 / 7th generation) 〇 iPad Air 11 / M3 (2025 / 7th generation) 〇 iPad Air 11 / M2 (2024 / 6th generation) 〇 iPad Air 10.9 / M1 (2022 / 5th generation) 〇 iPad Air 10.9 (2020 / 4th generation) 〇 iPad Air 10.5 (2019 / 3rd generation) 〇 iPad Pro 13 (2025 / 8th generation) 〇 iPad Pro 12.9 (2024 / 7th generation) 〇 iPad Pro 12.9 (2022 / 6th Generation) ○ iPad Pro 12.9 (2021 / 5th Generation) ○ iPad Pro 12.9 (2020 / 4th Generation) ○ iPad Pro 12.9 (2018 / 3rd Generation) ○ iPad Pro 11 (2025 / 6th Generation) ○ iPad Pro 11 (2024 / 5th Generation) ○ iPad Pro 11 (2022 / 4th Generation) ○ iPad Pro 11 (2021 / 3rd Generation) ○ iPad Pro 11 (2020 / 2nd Generation) ○ iPad Pro 11 (2018 / 1st Generation) ○ iPad Mini (2024 / 7th Generation) ○ iPad Mini (2021 / 6th Generation) ○ iPad Mini (2019 / 5th Generation) - * Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models support eSIM. |
Reference information
● How to purchase an eSIM with a phone number (Hong Kong SIM) [China Unicom HK]
https://beyondjapan.com/blog/2025/09/china-unicom-hk-sim
● [Smartphone] How to set up eSIM on China Unicom HK
https://beyond-shenzhen.cn/blog/esim-setup-method
