Hong Kong eSIM 2026: mobile data, prices and setup
2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
- Hong Kong eSIM from $1.22; 5 GB / 15 days $6.52; unlimited 7 days $14.67.
- Install at home; the plan starts when you connect at your destination.
Mobile data in Hong Kong
Unlike mainland China, Google, WhatsApp, Telegram and Instagram work in Hong Kong without a VPN. A travel eSIM runs on Three from landing; it does not cover mainland China or Macau.
Hong Kong eSIM plans
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $1.65 |
| 3 GB · 7 days | $4.13 |
| 5 GB · 15 days | $6.52 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $11.77 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $20.74 |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $14.67 |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $23.16 |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $32.43 |
goAFK prices from our catalog on 2026-11-03.
How to install
- Scan the QR code at home on Wi-Fi: iPhone — Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM; Android — Settings → Connections → SIM manager.
- Keep your home SIM: bank SMS keep arriving on it.
- After landing, pick the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
Tips before you go
- 3–5 days in Hong Kong usually need 1–3 GB.
- Hong Kong plus mainland China and Macau fits the 15-country Asia plan.
- Mainland China blocks Google and WhatsApp; see the China guide for that part of the trip.