Shanghai Local SimCard  : 150 RMB

•Your own permanent Chinese cell phone number

•Works everywhere in China*

•Low cost calling everywhere in China*

•Unlimted incomming calls in Shanghai
for app. $0.87 Month

•Easy to refill

•Data plans available

•Voicemail

•Customer service in English

 

Local Calling Costs:

 

International Calling Costs:

 

 

 

Requirements:

A GSM cellular phone with the service-provider lock removed. If you are unsure whether your phone is unlocked or not, insert a SIM card from a service provider other than your own to check. (If the phone is locked, you will see an error message when you turn on the phone or a message prompting you to enter a subsidy code.) 

To have your phone unlocked, contact your service provider (Cingular,  T-Mobile, etc..) for the unlock code. They usually will provide this at no cost to customers who have been with them for over 3 months. 

The phone must be capable of functioning on the 900 MHz GSM band.

 

Activating Your Service:

1) Insert the SIM card into your phone
2) When you arrive in Shanghai, turn on your phone. (Be sure that the battery is charged)
4) Dial 13800138000, and select 2 for English then follow the voice prompts
3) You may start making and receiving calls

 

Recharging Your SIM Card:

 

Service Life:

You must use your SIM card at least once every 6 months to retain your cellular service. Call credits do not expire as long as your account is kept active.

 

Data Plans:

You can use your SIM card on compatablie phones to check your email, search Google, browse the web, and much more.

Cost: $4 per Mb