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Will my mobile phone work in China?

harry asked 8 months ago. Tags: mobile phone

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Will my mobile phone work in China? Or do I just need to change a SIM card?

 

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yourguide answered at 8 months ago

It depends on the type of phone. There are two main carriers in China: China Mobile uses GSM and China Unicom uses CDMA. If you have a dual-band or tri-band unlocked GSM phone, you can use it in China. You can also purchase a SIM card in China for use in compatible phones; this will give you a Chinese number and allow you to purchase minutes in the form of cards that may be purcashed for different values (RMB 50, RMB 100, RMB 500).

You can use your mobile phone with an IP card to make international calls. IP cards can be purchased for around RMB 30-35, though the printed value on the card is usually RMB 100 (be sure to push for a lower price if the vendor asks you for the full value on an IP card).

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