PikoeSIM
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Hong Kong eSIM
Plans from€0.25
100 MB 7 days
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
- 4G/5G data
- One prepaid price
- Check compatibility first
- Hotspot included
Choose your plan
Data for 7 days
Data for 15 days
Data for 30 days
Data for 180 days
Tech specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | Hong Kong only. Mainland China and Macao are outside this plan, so arrange separate coverage before any border crossing. |
| Local networks | 3 Hong Kong |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. |
| Data & validity | Each plan offers a fixed total of data with the validity printed on it. The key features are the allowance, validity and hotspot; there is no unlimited or daily-refreshing amount. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. No local phone number, standard voice calls or SMS. App calls and messages draw from your allowance where the service is reachable. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | Compatible phones must be eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked; confirm your exact model and regional variant before buying. |
How it works
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in Hong Kong.
01Choose your plan
Choose data and validity that cover your trip. Save the setup instructions for offline access.
02Install before you fly
Install over Wi-Fi using your plan's instructions. Check when the plan's validity starts.
03Connect in Hong Kong
On arrival, turn on the eSIM and select it for mobile data. Keep data roaming off on your regular SIM.
Compare ways to get online in Hong Kong
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
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| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.25 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Frequently asked questions.
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
How do I choose between the Hong Kong eSIM packages?
Compare the data plans by total allowance and validity, not just the headline price. A 3 GB, 7-day plan at €1.99 suits light use on a short visit when large downloads wait for Wi-Fi. For steady mapping, photo sharing and work messages, check the pricing of 10 GB for 30 days at €6.96 and the larger options above. There is no plan valid for 1 day or 14 days; the shortest validity is 7 days. For a trip of one day or a stay of 2 weeks, choose from the actual durations; a 15-day plan is a sensible fit for about 2 weeks. For best value, compute the price per GB and the number of days covered before deciding.
Which mobile network backs this Hong Kong eSIM?
Listed networks: 3 Hong Kong. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions.
How do I know if my phone can use this eSIM?
Check your exact model, regional variant and carrier-lock status before buying. On a compatible iPhone, look for Add eSIM in mobile settings and No SIM Restrictions under Settings > General > About. An eSIM is a virtual sim card profile installed on the phone, and it works on compatible Android and iOS devices that are carrier-unlocked. Regional versions differ, so follow your manufacturer's guidance for your own device.
When do I install the eSIM and when does validity start?
Install over solid Wi-Fi and keep the supplied instructions where you can reach them offline. Follow the plan's activation steps before switching on the travel line, because installing and the start of validity can be separate events. The activation trigger is not confirmed in the supplied materials, so follow whatever the plan instructions say. Select the travel eSIM for mobile data once you're in the covered destination.
Will I keep my regular phone number with this eSIM?
You can keep your existing SIM and messaging accounts in place. This travel plan has no local phone number and no standard voice calls or SMS. One-time verification texts to your regular number depend on that SIM, your home carrier and the service sending them, so check your carrier's charges before leaving the home line switched on.
Can I share my connection with hotspot and tethering?
The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. The data hotspot feature lets you share the connection with a laptop or travel companion, and tethering draws from the same total allowance. Keep cloud backups, software updates and large downloads on Wi-Fi so a connected laptop can't quietly eat the rest of your data.
Does this plan have unlimited data or a daily reset?
No. The figure shown is the total for the whole validity period, not a per-day amount. A 30-day plan does not hand you a fresh allowance each morning, and it is not a monthly plan; 30 days is not always the same as one month on the calendar. Watch usage on your phone and reserve video streaming (YouTube and similar) or full photo backups for Wi-Fi if the plan needs to last.
Which geographic area does this plan cover?
This plan covers Hong Kong only. Mainland China and Macao are not included, so buy coverage that names your next destination before you cross any border.
What are my options if I run out of data or want a refund?
Read the options and purchase conditions that come with your order. A second plan does not automatically extend the first, and whether you can reuse the profile or top up depends on the plan. Keep your order reference for support, and note that refund eligibility hangs on the purchase terms plus whether the plan was activated or used. These are prepaid plans rather than a contract, but 'no contract' still means you should read the purchase terms before buying.
What troubleshooting steps should I try if I have no internet?
Confirm you're in the covered destination, the travel line is switched on and chosen for data, and your allowance and validity are still there. Apply the supplied roaming and APN settings, then briefly toggle airplane mode or restart. Move elsewhere if reception is weak. Keep the profile installed while support looks into it and share your phone model, location and order reference.
How do I prevent my home SIM from roaming and causing charges?
Set the travel eSIM as your mobile-data line, turn off automatic data switching and leave roaming off on your regular SIM. Apply any roaming instruction for the travel eSIM to that line only. Calls and texts on your home number can still rack up carrier charges.
Can I use this eSIM on a side trip to mainland China or Macao?
No. This plan's coverage is Hong Kong only. Buy something that explicitly includes your next destination before you cross the border. A longer validity period or a bigger Hong Kong allowance does not add mainland China or Macao.
Using your eSIM in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong data eSIM sized to your trip
Save your airport transfer, hotel entrance and the right ferry pier before you land. A Hong Kong eSIM keeps you online on both sides of Victoria Harbour where the listed network is available, without replacing the number your WhatsApp messages use.
A 3 GB, 7-day plan at €1.99 fits light use on a short stay when big downloads wait for Wi-Fi. For steady mapping, photo sharing and work messages, compare the pricing of 10 GB for 30 days at €6.96 and the larger options above. These recommendations assume light-to-moderate use. The two 50 GB plans differ only in validity, 30 and 180 days, so pick whichever covers the whole visit.
If the best price is your only criterion, the 100 MB option is cheapest, but it rarely survives a full day of maps and photos; the 500 MB option is only a small step up. Choose more for regular navigation, photo uploads or tethering. Each plan is a fixed total that does not refresh daily.
Across the harbour, with a route saved for later
Listed networks: 3 Hong Kong. Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Speeds and signal vary with your phone, location and network conditions. Save tickets, addresses and your route home before stepping off Wi-Fi. No plan can promise the best coverage everywhere; signal quality depends on your phone and where you stand. A bigger plan gives you more data, not a stronger signal.
stop in reach.Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Airport Express: pick the station that matches your accommodation.
The Airport Express runs from Hong Kong International Airport to Tsing Yi, Kowloon and Hong Kong stations. Check the MTR service online and match those stops against your accommodation before buying a ticket.
Use your data to pull up the final connection and message your host an arrival time. A hotel described as 'Kowloon' is not automatically beside Kowloon Station, so save the exact street address, entrance and onward directions.
Keep your ticket reachable and plan the return airport leg separately. Download the MTR map before you leave Wi-Fi so a weak signal can't stop you finding the next interchange.
Save before you goAirport Express stop, hotel entrance, MTR map, return flight reference.
Harbour crossings: agree on the pier name before you meet.
Star Ferry runs crossings between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central, and between Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai. Pick the route that matches your next stop and check the operator's current service information before heading to the pier.
When meeting friends, send the pier name and which side of the harbour you're on. Central and Tsim Sha Tsui are separate meeting points even when both messages just say 'Star Ferry'. Save the destination pin and agree where to wait if someone misses a sailing.
The same Hong Kong allowance covers the day's maps and messages. If the next leg crosses into mainland China or Macao, sort out coverage for that destination first; a ferry across the harbour and a border crossing are different coverage decisions.
Save before you goDeparture pier, destination pier, backup meeting time.
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