https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:08:38 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25443 Kunming > Xishuanbanna > Laos) and I will need to keep up with some business emails while travelling.…]]> Kunming > Xishuanbanna > Laos) and I will need to keep up with some business emails while travelling. I am buying a Galaxy Tab 7 Plus as its nice and portable, but the roaming rates from my local (Thai) providers are really expensive. SO, I would like to buy a Chinese sim card with a data package when I get there. I have never been to China so I don't know if they are tight about giving these things out to tourists, or if you need a work permit, drivers license or anything silly? -Would this be difficult for me to buy? -Also, would there be any long contracts or could I just pre-pay for a month or something? -Is it difficult to find a shop selling data Sim cards? From what I understand, my Tab won't work on all networks/speeds? (Apparently, here in Thailand, this won't work with AIS' fastest package) Here are the specs of my device according to Samsung: (3G?) HSPA +21 900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 -Given this, which provider would give me best coverage and speed traveling through rural parts of Yunnan, probably catching up on emails on the bus if there is any coverage at all. Lastly, what kind of prices are we talking about for a plan like this, maybe 25 - 50mb/day, 250-500mb/month, or something like this? Thanks a lot for any information, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions about Thailand. I have been living in Chiang Mai over 6 years.]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 19:55:37 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25443 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25458
There are plenty of China Unicom stores. For Kunming, staff capable of speaking a little English might only be found in the…]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 11:18:10 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25458 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25550
Is it possible…]]> Sun, 06 May 2012 23:10:29 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25550 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25551 Sun, 06 May 2012 23:11:34 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25551 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25596 You can get it at the Unicom office or at most places that sell iThings.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 17:14:05 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25596 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25663 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:04:13 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25663 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25673
Also, are there many places offering wifi south of Kunming?

Thanks for the info!]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:44:19 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily?page=2#post-25673 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily#post-26043 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:46:47 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily#post-26043 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily#post-30139 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:40:24 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily#post-30139 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily#post-30141
So your iPhone uses GSM (SIM card) obviously, not CDMA? Also, is your…]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:36:07 +0800 https://www.gokunming.com/en/forums/thread/6039/can-tourist-get-a-3gedge-sim-card-easily#post-30141