{"id":22819,"date":"2019-11-28T02:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T01:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=22819"},"modified":"2022-02-22T22:21:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T21:21:13","slug":"renting-a-phone-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/renting-a-phone-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent a Phone in China: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Renting a Phone in China – Index<\/h3>\n
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  1. Why should I rent a phone before going to China?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Which service provider should I use?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Step-by-step process to rent a phone in China<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. How much does it cost to rent a phone for China?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What happens if I lose my rental phone while in China?<\/a>\n
  6. Can I add a US number to the rental-phone?<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Can I use all my applications with the rental phone?<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Final notes + Discount code<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Do you need to rent a phone in China? <\/br>Click here and use de coupon sapore10<\/em> to get a 10USD discount<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n

    As strange as it may sound, renting a phone in China brings many benefits and is an excellent option to avoid unexpected problems. Travelers and business people alike sometimes come across issues that make their phones useless in China.<\/p>\n

    In this article, I explain why you should consider renting a phone in China, which service provider we recommend, how the process is when renting a phone, how much it costs, and more. Let\u2019s start and review what the benefits are of renting a phone.
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    Why should I rent a phone before going to China?<\/h2>\n

    There are many reasons why you should consider renting a phone before you go to China.<\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s say that you arrive in China and realize that your phone is not compatible with Chinese SIM cards. This is a great problem as it can be time-consuming to find a store that sells SIM cards<\/a>, the process to buy one isn\u2019t that simple either. <\/p>\n

    Also, foreigners sometimes find out that their phones are locked, which puts you in a somewhat frustrating situation. Not to forget, the increased hacking and surveillance issues in China is something that you should take seriously as it\u2019s prevalent and frequently mentioned in the media.<\/p>\n

    That said, you also often need a local phone number to receive passcodes to access Wi-Fi networks<\/a> in places like hotels and cafes. And local Chinese are not able to call international numbers either, which can be a hustle if you have meetings scheduled. <\/p>\n

    By using a temporary phone that is already set up and compatible with the Chinese network, you can avoid these kinds of issues and be ready to use your phone directly after arrival. <\/p>\n

    Which service provider should I use?<\/h2>\n

    In this article, I\u2019ve included a step-by-step guide that explains how it works when renting a phone from Cellular Abroad<\/a>, which is our recommended service provider for phone rentals in China.<\/p>\n

    If you use the promo code sapore10<\/strong>, you also get a discount of 10 US dollars when using their services. I also want to mention that they only cater to customers in the US and Canada, at least at the moment.<\/p>\n

    Step-by-step process to rent a phone in China<\/h2>\n

    Renting a phone from Cellular Abroad is easy and it\u2019s one of the most established companies for phone rentals in China.<\/p>\n

    The good part here is that you can rent the phone and receive it at your home before you even depart for China. As such, you can test the phone and make sure that it\u2019s working beforehand. The process is easy, something that you will more about in the following section. <\/p>\n

    1. Choose a cell phone to be used in China<\/h3>\n

    First of all, you need to know what kind of phone you need. Cellular Abroad has four different options available on their website, including: <\/p>\n