Telecom brands in Shanghai

Local telecom brands in Shanghai, China you'll actually see on shelves and signage.

• China Mobile (Cheaper) — Biggest network. Buy at the airport with a passport — registration is mandatory.
• eSIM with roaming (Airalo) (Similar) — Routes through a foreign carrier, so Google and WhatsApp keep working without a VPN.
• China Unicom (Cheaper) — Tourist SIMs at Pudong airport. Registration requires a passport, done at the counter.

All equivalents in Shanghai · Shanghai guide