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Compare Hong Kong & Macau eSIM Plans

Plan	Network	Data	Validity	Calls & number	ID needed	From
Hong Kong & Macau eSIM	Three in Hong Kong and Macau, 4G	10GB to 30GB, then unlimited at 128Kbps	3 / 7 / 15 / 30 days	Data only, no phone number, hotspot included	No	A$7.90
China & Hong Kong eSIM (+ Macau)	CSL in Hong Kong, China Telecom in mainland China and Macau, 5G/4G	10GB to 30GB, then unlimited at 128Kbps	3 / 7 / 15 / 30 days	Data only, no phone number, hotspot included	No	A$10.90
Hong Kong & Macau SIM card (physical)	Three, 5G/4G	12GB in Hong Kong and Macau	30 days	UK mobile number, receives calls and SMS; hotspot supported	No	A$34.90
Asia Explorer eSIM (12 destinations)	3 in Hong Kong and Macau (4G), multiple operators elsewhere	3GB to 50GB	3 / 7 / 15 / 30 days	Data only, no phone number, hotspot supported	Passport registration for travellers to Hong Kong and Taiwan	A$5.90
China eSIM (mainland only)	China Unicom / China Telecom / China Mobile, 5G/4G (no Hong Kong or Macau coverage)	10GB to 50GB, then unlimited at 128Kbps	3 / 7 / 15 / 30 days	Data only, no phone number, hotspot included	No	A$12.90

Prices are in Australian dollars and convert automatically if you shop in another currency. The four eSIMs are delivered by email as a QR code and cannot be recharged, so choose an allowance that fits the whole trip. The physical SIM card is posted with Australia Post to Australian addresses.

Which Hong Kong & Macau eSIM Should I Choose?

Stopover or long weekend: 10GB (3 Days)

For a layover, a shopping weekend in Tsim Sha Tsui or two nights in Macau, the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM 10GB Data (3 Days) plan at A$7.90 covers maps, messaging and ride-hailing with room to spare. For up to a week, 10GB Data (7 Days) is A$9.90 and 20GB Data (7 Days) is A$15.90.

Hong Kong and Macau over one to two weeks: 20GB (15 Days)

A fuller itinerary, with Lantau, the outlying islands and a side trip to Macau, fits the 20GB Data (15 Days) plan at A$17.90. Light users can take 10GB Data (15 Days) at A$10.90. The same eSIM works in both territories.

A month, or working remotely: 30GB (30 Days)

For longer stays the 30-day plans are 10GB at A$13.90, 20GB at A$19.90 and 30GB at A$24.90. Hotspot is included, and once the high-speed allowance is used, data continues at 128Kbps.

Adding Shenzhen, Guangzhou or the rest of mainland China

The Hong Kong & Macau eSIM stops at the border. If your route includes the mainland, the China & Hong Kong eSIM keeps one plan working in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. It starts at 10GB Data (3 Days) for A$10.90; 20GB Data (15 Days) is A$21.90 and 30GB Data (30 Days) is A$31.90.

Your phone does not support eSIM, or you want a phone number

The Hong Kong & Macau SIM card is a physical Three SIM with 12GB for 30 days in Hong Kong and Macau at A$34.90. It comes with a UK mobile number that can receive calls and SMS. Hotspot is supported. It is posted with Australia Post to Australian addresses.

Hong Kong & Macau Network Coverage: Three, CSL and China Telecom

Hong Kong has four main mobile operators: CSL, 3 Hong Kong (Three), SmarTone and China Mobile Hong Kong. Macau's main operators are CTM, 3 Macau and China Telecom Macau. Our Hong Kong & Macau eSIM uses the Three network in Hong Kong and Macau with 4G LTE data. The China & Hong Kong eSIM uses CSL in Hong Kong and China Telecom in Macau and mainland China, with 5G/4G data. The Asia Explorer eSIM connects to 3 on 4G in both territories, and the physical SIM card is also a Three plan. We do not sell SmarTone or China Mobile Hong Kong plans.

Hong Kong is compact and densely built, so you can expect signal across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories towns, the airport and the main visitor areas of Lantau. The MTR generally has mobile signal in stations and tunnels. Signal can be patchy on country park trails such as the MacLehose Trail and Lantau Peak, on remote Sai Kung beaches and on the smaller outlying islands, so download offline maps before a hiking day.

In Macau, the peninsula, Taipa, Cotai and Coloane are all served. Hong Kong and Macau run their own networks, separate from the mainland, which is why a Hong Kong and Macau plan does not work in Shenzhen or Zhuhai.

Travelling Beyond Hong Kong & Macau?

Mainland China is the most common add-on. The China & Hong Kong eSIM covers mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau on one plan, and Google and WhatsApp currently work on it, as they do on all of our China eSIM plans. For a trip that is mostly on the mainland, compare the options in our China travel eSIM collection.

For a wider trip, the Asia Explorer eSIM covers 12 destinations on one QR code: Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. Plans run from 3GB Data (3 Days) at A$5.90 to 50GB for 30 days, and 10GB Data (7 Days) is A$12.90. It does not include mainland China. Travellers using it in Hong Kong or Taiwan must complete real-name registration with a valid passport; the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM and the combined plan need no ID. Single-country options are listed in the Asia eSIM collection.

How It Works

1. Buy online. Choose your coverage, data size and number of days. The QR code is sent by email. Returning customers get real-time delivery, and orders placed after 1 AM AEST are sent from 9 AM AEST, so order at least a day before you fly.
2. Install on Wi-Fi before you fly. The Hong Kong & Macau eSIM and the China & Hong Kong eSIM can be installed any time before your intended travel date. Scan the QR code in your phone's mobile settings on a reliable Wi-Fi connection. It must be installed and used within 90 days of purchase, or it expires and cannot be reissued.
3. Land and connect. Switch on the eSIM line, set it as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it. Service starts on first network connection, and your 3, 7, 15 or 30 days run from activation, not from the purchase date.

Screenshots and troubleshooting steps are in the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM setup guide and the Hong Kong & Macau Prepaid eSIM User Guide. Two exceptions: the Asia Explorer eSIM should be installed on arrival rather than in advance, because it starts on the first network connection in any of its 12 destinations, and the physical SIM card is plug and play: insert it when you arrive, and its 30 days of service start from activation. Our Melbourne-based support team is available 16 hours a day by live chat and email.

Hong Kong & Macau eSIM vs Roaming on Your Home Plan

Roaming with your home carrier is convenient, but it is usually charged as a fee for every day you are away, often with a daily data cap. The cost grows with the length of the trip rather than with how much you use.

A prepaid travel eSIM is one upfront price for a fixed allowance and number of days, with no bill afterwards. Your home SIM stays in the phone for SMS codes from your bank, while the eSIM handles mobile data. A local SIM bought on arrival gives you a local phone number and can work out cheaper on a long stay, but local Hong Kong SIM cards require real-name registration. Our Hong Kong & Macau eSIM activates without ID. The trade-off is that it is data only, so calls are made through apps.

Tips for Using an eSIM in Hong Kong & Macau

• Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before you buy. Dial *#06#: if a 32-digit EID appears, the device supports eSIM. You can also consult our eSIM compatibility list.
• Pick up an Octopus card for the MTR, buses, trams, the Star Ferry and convenience stores. It is topped up with cash at stations and shops.
• WhatsApp is the everyday messaging app in Hong Kong. Many restaurants and tour operators take bookings on it, and it handles calls over data.
• Keep data roaming switched on for the eSIM line when you travel between Hong Kong and Macau by ferry or over the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
• Carry some cash in Macau for small eateries and bakeries. Hong Kong dollars are widely accepted there alongside the Macanese pataca.
• If you are continuing to the mainland, set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before you go. Paying by QR code with these apps is the norm in mainland China, and sign-up verification codes are sent by SMS to your usual number.

For trip ideas, see our guides to a day at Ocean Park Hong Kong and 10 historical landmarks in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong & Macau eSIM FAQs

What is the best eSIM for Hong Kong and Macau?

It depends on your route. For Hong Kong and Macau only, the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM on the Three network starts at A$7.90 for 10GB over 3 days. If your trip also includes mainland China, the China & Hong Kong eSIM (from A$10.90) covers all three on one plan.

Does one eSIM cover both Hong Kong and Macau?

Yes. The Hong Kong & Macau eSIM uses the Three network in both territories, so the ferry or bridge crossing needs no plan change. The China & Hong Kong eSIM and the Asia Explorer eSIM also cover both.

Does the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM work in Shenzhen or mainland China?

No. It covers Hong Kong and Macau only. For the mainland, take the China & Hong Kong eSIM (from A$10.90), which uses China Telecom in mainland China and Macau and CSL in Hong Kong.

Can I use Google and WhatsApp if I cross into mainland China?

Google and WhatsApp currently work on all of our China eSIM plans, including the China & Hong Kong eSIM and the mainland China eSIM.

Do I need ID or real-name registration for a Hong Kong eSIM?

No ID is required for the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM, the China & Hong Kong eSIM or the physical SIM card. The Asia Explorer eSIM is the exception: travellers to Hong Kong and Taiwan must complete real-name registration with a valid passport.

Does the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM include calls or a phone number?

No. It is a data only eSIM with no calls, no texts and no phone number. Use internet-based calling apps such as WhatsApp. If you need a number, the physical Hong Kong & Macau SIM card comes with a UK mobile number that can receive calls and SMS.

Can I use my Hong Kong eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes. Hotspot and tethering are supported on the Hong Kong & Macau eSIM, the China & Hong Kong eSIM and the Asia Explorer eSIM, and they use your data allowance. Hotspot is supported on the physical SIM card as well.

When should I install my Hong Kong & Macau eSIM?

Any time before your intended travel date, ideally at home on Wi-Fi. The QR code must be installed and used within 90 days of purchase. The Asia Explorer eSIM should be installed on arrival instead.

When does the validity period start?

Service starts on the first network connection in Hong Kong or Macau, and the 3, 7, 15 or 30 days run from that activation. Installing the eSIM early does not start the plan.

What happens when I run out of data? Can I recharge?

The Hong Kong & Macau eSIM is not rechargeable. Once the high-speed allowance is used, data continues at 128Kbps, which is enough for basic messaging. If you need more high-speed data, buy another plan.

Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Hong Kong?

We do not sell a plan with unlimited high-speed data for Hong Kong or Macau. The largest Hong Kong & Macau option is 30GB Data (30 Days) at A$24.90, with unlimited data at 128Kbps after the allowance is used.

Does the Hong Kong eSIM support 5G?

The Hong Kong & Macau eSIM is a 4G LTE plan. The China & Hong Kong eSIM and the physical SIM card list 5G/4G, and you need a 5G-capable phone to use 5G.

Which phones work with a Hong Kong & Macau eSIM?

Any unlocked, eSIM-compatible device. To check, dial *#06# and look for a 32-digit EID number; if it appears, your phone supports eSIM. Compatibility with tablets or other non-phone devices is not guaranteed.

How quickly will I receive my eSIM?

The QR code is sent by email. Returning customers get real-time delivery, and orders placed after 1 AM AEST are sent from 9 AM AEST. The physical SIM card is posted with Australia Post to Australian addresses.