| Cell Phone Rental w/ SIM Card for Hong Kong |
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Cellular Abroad Rental Service for Hong Kong
Take a Hong Kong rental phone from Cellular Abroad on your next trip and avoid a costly phone bill. Cellular Abroad have made it easier than ever to enjoy excellent cellular service and low rates on your next trip to Hong Kong, giving travelers a chance to use the same cellular network used by thousands of Hong Kong locals every day. Cellular Abroad offers cellular phone rentals for Hong Kong and over 120 other countries. The service for Hong Kong is prepaid, and comes with $26.00 of initial credit, so you have over 100 minutes of credit to use on calls to the US, and you can purchase additional credit easily from local retailers, which means you control how much you spend on calls, rather than receive a hefty bill on your return. You can see the coverage map on our service here: Hong Kong Coverage Map.
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. The prepaid SIM card comes with over 100 minutes worth of initial calls back to the US, with an incredible low rate of only about $0.24 a minute to the US! This rate is good to any number in the United States 24 hours a day with no peak or off peak limitations and no special dialing requirements.
Information and Talk Rates Chart
| Key Features |
- Text Messaging
- Phone number local to Hong Kong
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| Initial Credit |
US$8.76
292 min International
292 min Domestic |
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| Domestic Talk Rates |
Incoming FREE
Outgoing US$0.03 |
| International Talk Rates * |
Incoming FREE
Outgoing US$0.03 to US |
| SMS Text Messages * |
Incoming FREE
Outgoing US$0.23 to US |
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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.
| 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 ($69.00). |
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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 ($69.00). |
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Compare prices with our Phone & SIM purchase packages for Hong Kong.
Together with your cellular phone rental, you receive a Hong Kong SIM card. The SIM card is yours to keep. It is priced at $69.00 and offers:
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A Hong Kong prepaid SIM card and Hong Kong cell phone number
- Add additional call credits by purchasing easily-obtainable recharge vouchers at convenience outlets all over Hong Kong
- Calls back to the US and Canada US$0.03
- Domestic rates US$0.03/min.
- All incoming calls, regardless of origin, are US$0.03/min
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
- Prompts available in English language
- SMS capability
- Note: This SIM is not recommended for use in China as it may be difficult to get additional talk time out of HK. If needed, you can purchase a China SIM card or hybrid China-Hong Kong SIM. The latter, provides you with local service in both countries.
Please visit our Hong Kong Pre-Paid SIM Card page for further information including exact rates.
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
If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.
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
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.) |