Prepaid Data SIM Cards in Hong Kong (2018)
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In here, you can find the list of popular network operators of prepaid SIM cards in Hong Kong, along with links to their store locations, information on data packages, and how to check your balance.
Using a local prepaid SIM card during your travel or vacation in a foreign country is often cheaper than incurring roaming charges! If you’re considering (or planning) to buy one for your next trip to Hong Kong, we hope the information provided here will be useful to you. Enjoy!~
csl.
Useful Links
▫ Website for Prepaid SIM
▫ csl Store Locations
Discover HK Tourist SIM Card
- Choice of 2 Starter Packs:
- 8-Day Pass: 118 HKD / usable balance of 48 HKD / HK & Macau Data of 5 GB
- 5-Day Pass: 88 HKD / usable balance of 30 HKD / HK & Macau Data of 1.5 GB
- Add-On Data Package: HK & Macau Data 1.5 GB / 5 days validity / 48 HKD
- To activate the add-on data package: Dial *101*105*1#
- Check Balance: Dial ##122#
All-in-one HK Prepaid SIM Card
- Starter Pack: 100 HKD or 180 HKD
- Check Balance: Dial ##122#
- Add-On Data Packages (for All-in-one SIM only):
| Data Volume | Validity | Price | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB | 1 Hour | 8 HKD | Dial *101*532*4# |
| 1.2 GB | 1 Day | 18 HKD | Dial *101*532*1# |
| 2 GB | 3 Days | 38 HKD | Dial *101*532*2# |
| 3 GB | 7 Days | 68 HKD | Dial *101*532*3# |
| 300 MB | 30 Days | 38 HKD | Dial *101*835*1# |
| 1 GB | 30 Days | 208 HKD | Dial *101*835*2# |
| 1 GB | 30 Days | 48 HKD | Dial *101*835*3# |
| 1 GB | 90 Days | 68 HKD | Dial *101*835*4# |
| 5 GB | 90 Days | 168 HKD | Dial *101*835*5# |
China Mobile HK
Useful Links
▫ Website for Prepaid SIM
▫ China Mobile HK Store Locations
Individual Traveler SIM Card
- Starter Pack: 68 HKD / usable balance of 18 HKD / Local Data 1.5 GB for 5 days
- Check Balance: Dial *#130#
- Add-On Data Packages:
| Data Volume | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 200 MB | Until card expires | 50 HKD |
| 1 GB | Until card expires | 148 HKD |
| 1.5 GB | 5 Days | 48 HKD |
| 1 GB | 10 Days | 68 HKD |
Three
Useful Links
▫ Website for Prepaid SIM
▫ Three Store Locations
Visitor Prepaid SIM
- Starter Pack: from 128 HKD
- Add-On Data Package: Unlimited Data / 3 Days / 88 HKD
Local Prepaid SIM
- Starter Pack: from 48 HKD
- Add-On Data Packages:
| Data Volume | Validity | Price | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 30 Days | 48 HKD | Dial *127*748# |
| 2 GB | 30 Days | 78 HKD | Dial *127*782# |
| Unlimited* | 7 Days | 63 HKD | Dial *127*763# |
| Unlimited^ | 30 Days | 188 HKD | Dial *127*719# |
* Speed will drop when data usage reaches 2 GB
^ Speed will drop when data usage reaches 5 GB
SmarTone
Useful Links
▫ Website for Prepaid SIM
▫ SmarTone Store Locations
Prepaid SIM
- Starter Pack: from 98 HKD
- Check Balance: Dial *111#
- Add-On Data Packages:
| Data Volume | Validity | Price | Activation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited* | 1 Hour | 8 HKD | Dial *111*601# |
| Unlimited* | 1 Day | 24 HKD | Dial *111*201# |
| Unlimited^ | 3 Days | 38 HKD | Dial *111*204# |
| Unlimited^ | 7 Days | 68 HKD | Dial *111*205# |
| 2 GB | 3 Days | 38 HKD | Dial *111*202# |
| 3 GB | 7 Days | 68 HKD | Dial *111*203# |
| 1 GB | 30 Days | 168 HKD | Dial *111*193# |
| 2 GB | 30 Days | 248 HKD | Dial *111*194# |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | 298 HKD | Dial *111*195# |
| 2 GB | Until card expires | 268 HKD | Dial *111*206# |
* Speed will drop when data usage reaches 5 GB in one month
^ Data speed is capped at 384 kbps
General Information
▪ Your device must be an unlocked GSM device
▪ Your device must work on the frequencies used by the network operator
▪ You may need to register the SIM card with your passport or identity card
Have you used a prepaid SIM card from csl, China Mobile, Three, or SmarTone before? Let us know about your experience in the comments section below! Thank you~
Last Updated on 18 April 2018