Three realistic one-week profiles

LightMaps + messages

Hotel Wi-Fi, navigation, email and occasional photos.

Start around 3–5 GB
StandardSocial + maps + AI

Daily feeds, uploads and practical travel tools.

Start around 5–10 GB
HeavyStreaming + calls

Frequent video, meetings or little dependable Wi-Fi.

Compare 10 GB+ vs unlimited

Best-value starting point

A defined allowance makes sense when you know roughly how you will use the phone. Add a modest buffer rather than buying an unlimited plan for a worst-case scenario that is unlikely to happen.

Light or standard useAiralo fixed-data plan
Check current planFrom $4

When unlimited earns its price

Unlimited is easier when your phone is the main internet connection throughout the week. If you need to connect a laptop every day, confirm hotspot restrictions before paying.

Heavy on-phone useHolafly unlimited-data plan
Check current planFrom $11.90 / 3 days
Before checkout: make sure the plan validity covers every travel day, including a late arrival or early-morning departure.

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FAQ

Questions to settle before you buy

How much data is enough for seven days in China?

Light users often fit within a few gigabytes; regular social, maps, and AI use needs more. Use the calculator instead of relying on a universal number.

Is unlimited data worth it for one week?

It can be for heavy on-phone use, but many travelers pay less with a correctly sized fixed allowance.

When should a seven-day plan activate?

Activation rules differ. Install on stable Wi-Fi before departure and follow the provider’s instructions for when the validity period begins.