Hong Kong eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 12 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $9.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $10.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $10.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $10.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $56.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong eSIM connects to Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Hong Kong
- HKG Hong Kong International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Hong Kong.
City guides in Hong Kong
About unlimited in Hong Kong
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Hong Kong?
These regional eSIMs include Hong Kong. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Hong Kong eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $10.99.
All 12 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $3.99 | $0.27 | $2.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $1.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $10.99 | $0.37 | $1.10 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $0.80 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $9.99 | $3.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $13.99 | $2.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $17.99 | $2.57 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $21.99 | $2.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $40.99 | $2.73 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $56.99 | $1.90 | No cap |
Questions about Hong Kong
Which networks does the Hong Kong eSIM use?
The Hong Kong eSIM connects to Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Hong Kong?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $6.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Hong Kong?
Yes, from $9.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Hong Kong plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Hong Kong?
The main international airports are Hong Kong International (HKG).
Does a regional eSIM cover Hong Kong?
Yes. Asia and Global include Hong Kong. The smallest, Asia, covers 18 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.