| Cell Phone Rental w/ SIM Card for China |
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| Standard GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates |
 | 1-7 days |
8-14 days |
15-28 days |
29-42 days |
43-56 days |
| $29.00* |
$49.00* |
$69.00* |
$89.00* |
$109.00* |
| *PLUS the price of (1) prepaid SIM card for this country ($59.00). |
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| Special Motorola V3 GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates |
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1-7 days |
8-14 days |
15-28 days |
29-42 days |
43-56 days |
| $59.00* |
$79.00* |
$99.00* |
$119.00* |
$139.00* |
| *PLUS the price of (1) prepaid SIM card for this country ($59.00). |
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Information and Talk Rates Chart
| Key Features |
- Local Chinese and Hong Kong cell phone numbers
- IDD dialing - cheap international calls from China
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| Initial Credit |
- US$15
- 250 mins from China to U.S.
- 10 mins Hong Kong to U.S.
- 250 mins incoming while in China
- Free incoming in Hong Kong
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| Mainland China Talk Rates |
US$0.05 Incoming
$0.05 Outgoing within China US$0.05 Outgoing to U.S. |
| Hong Kong Talk Rates |
Free Incoming
US$0.05 Outgoing within HK US$1.44 Outgoing to U.S. |
| SMS Rates |
Free incoming
US$0.02 within China US$0.88 International |
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*With IDD dialing - instructions includedTogether with your cellular phone rental, you receive a China SIM card. The SIM card is yours to keep. It is priced at $59.00 and offers:
- A China pre-paid SIM card and Chinese cell phone number-you'll have the number before you depart!
- Complete with initial airtime worth 100 CNY (China Yuan Renminbi) - that's roughly $15, or 250 minutes of outgoing calls back to the US (w/IDD dialing) or 250 minutes of received calls, or local outgoing calls within China.
- Easily add talk time with a credit card by calling Cellular Abroad or by purchasing recharge voucher cards at many convenient locations.
- Domestic rates as low as $0.05 per minute
- Incoming international calls only $0.05 per minute
- Calls back to the US and Canada as little as $0.05 per minute (with IDD dialing)
- No yearly contract, monthly charges, minimum minutes per day or per call, and no credit checks
- From a landline, (NOT from payphones, mobile phones, and majority of hotels) Cellular Abroad can be reached 8am to 8pm EST, 7 days a week with English customer support by dialing this number: 00-800-3623-3333. From a cell: +1-310-862-7100 or email us at support@cellularabroad.com
Please visit our China Pre-Paid SIM Card page for further information including exact rates.
Our Rental Packages
Our Country Specific rental packages include the rental of an unlocked GSM Tri-Band Phone and the purchase of a SIM card specific to your destination country. There are two phone rental packages available: The standard rental package features an unlocked Motorola Wx160 cell phone. Our Deluxe rental package features a Motorola V3 Razr cell phone. The V3 is recommend for people who prefer a slimmer phone and a larger display; additional features include digital camera and Bluetooth. Both phones are compact and light-weight. Please see below for pricing and details.

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All cell phone rentals include:
- A GSM cellular phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go
- International plug adapters
- International 110-220 volt charger
- Phone box and User Guide
- Return ship label (from within US, Canadian customers please click here). We encourage you to return in the original box
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If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
Cellular Abroad Rental Service for China
Take a Cellular Abroad rental phone to China and start saving on your international calls! When your rental
phone arrives, you will find it equipped with the local China Mobile service and phone number; our
solution gives you the chance to enjoy the same quality service and rates used by
400 million Chinese people every day—yes, that is correct, 400 million Chinese users every day! Cellular Abroad offers cellular phone rentals for China and over 120 other countries.The service we provide is prepaid, with 250 minutes
of outgoing calls back to the US; adding more credit is as simple as making a phone call, so you can enjoy
seamless communication without the hassle of a contract or an expensive roaming bill.
You phone and SIM card are linked to a prepaid account so that you will never receive a phone bill and will always be in complete control of your expenditures. You can call us between 8am-8pm EST to arrange for additional talk time credits at +1-310-862-7100.
China Mobile 2-in-1 Prepaid Recharge Card
only $24.00 for 100 CNY (China Yuan Renminbi of talk time credit

Have extra talk time credit to add to your prepaid account as soon as you arrive in China. Each of these recharges gives about 250 minutes of calls to the US or about 250 minutes of incoming or outgoing local calls in China. If you are in Hong Kong, this 100 CNY voucher will give you 10 minutes of calls to the U.S., or 250 minutes of local calls. Incoming calls in Hong Kong are free to receive.
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"We were very happy with our rental phone. The calls we made were very clear and we had no problems getting through to the US. Also it helped my husband solve a medical problem - he was able to contact a colleague in the US about a medical problem one of our fellow passengers had in the middle of our Yangzi river trip.
Thanks again and we will be in touch when we next need to rent a phone.
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| Helpful Tips |
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- Would you rather own your phone? This is a better option if your stay is 2 months or longer. Check out our package deals for China!
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- Traveling to multiple countries? You may want to consider a Talk Abroad™ rental package.
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- Travelling in a group? You can save big on our dual phone rental package.
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Important FAQs for Rentals
- When do I order?
You can order as far in advance as you like - even months prior to your departure. We will ship your rental at the appropriate date in order for you to receive it prior to your departure. Rentals are shipped ground or express service and will arrive 2 business days prior to your set departure date.
- What will this cost me?
- The applicable rental period fee for the duration of your rental period.
- The price of the SIM Card (1 per phone).
- Round-trip shipping and handling fee (see below).
- How much is shipping?
If you order at least 2 weeks in advance, round-trip Ground shipping is only $12.88. If you are leaving soon, we offer round-trip 2-day Express for $29.96, or Overnight Express for $39.96.
- What is the latest I can order a rental phone?
You can order up to one business day prior to your departure as long as you call in before to 4pm Pacific Time. Even if you are leaving early in the morning, we can usually get your phone to you. Please call our 800 number (rather than order via the web) in order to confirm that we can get you your cell phone rental on time.
- When do I get the phone?
You will receive your cell phone rental two days prior to your departure, unless you require next day delivery.
- Does the cell phone come charged?
Yes it does, but it’s always best to test the battery and charge the phone before your departure.
- Can I charge this phone on my trip?
Yes, you will receive an international charger and relevant plug adaptors, so you can charge the phone in the U.S. or at your destination.
- How do I return the phone?
Round trip shipping is included in your shipping fee. You will be provided with a return sticker label, which you can put on the box the phone arrived in or your own box. If using your own box please do not use an extremely oversized box. (Canadian rental customers click here)
- What happens if I cancel?
If your rental has not shipped, you will only be charged a $25 reserve fee. If your rental has been sent out, you are responsible for the one week rental fee plus the shipping fee.
- What will the rates be for people calling me from the US?
That depends on the international long distance rates charged by their Long Distance Company or international calling card.
- Does Cellular Abroad offer insurance against loss or damage?
The Renter is responsible for loss or damage to the equipment in part or in whole. Lost, stolen or unreturned phones will be billed for the loss of the phone per our Terms & Conditions
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I personally have made sure that the solution for China that Cellular Abroad offers is the best possible option for the business professional or the tourist traveling to China. If you do not find this to be the case, I want to know about it!
Sebastian Harrison, President, Cellular Abroad |
Multi-Country Travel
You can also purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. (This option is good for those planning on doing a lot of local calling.) We also offer an international roaming National Geographic Talk Abroad™ rental that is convenient for travel to multiple countries. (This option is useful for those wanting a single number for use in multiple countries and who will be making more calls back home than locally.) |