{"id":345075,"date":"2026-07-23T17:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/?p=345075"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:32:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:32:24","slug":"optus-roaming-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Optus roaming China: Coverage, price, and roaming pass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re an Optus customer heading to China, you can keep your Australian number active while abroad. But navigating the roaming costs and activation steps can be tricky. In this guide, we\u2019ll explain Optus roaming options in China and the different plans available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will also introduce the <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly eSIM<\/strong><\/a>, offering <strong>unlimited data and coverage in over 200 destinations<\/strong>, as an alternative to Optus.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"sidebar-blog banners-blog-wide invert-banner\">\n    <div\n      class=\"sidebar-blog-widget text-color-white \"\n              style=\"background-color: #E12B57\" >\n      <div>\n                              <div class=\"illustration\">\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2024\/11\/lotus-CTA-illustration.svg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n      <div>\n                  <div class=\"title\">\n            <p>Avoid excessive roaming fees<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n                          <div class=\"description\">\n            <br \/>\nDon't get caught out by data roaming charges in China. Use local networks at local rates.<br \/>\n          <\/div>\n                                              <button class=\"btn-primary-l cta-primary\">\n              <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\">Buy Holafly China eSIM<\/a>            <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#Can-you-use-Optus-roaming-in-China\" >Can you use Optus roaming in China?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#Optus-5-daily-roaming-for-China\" >Optus $5 daily roaming for China&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#Optus-10-Roaming-Pass-for-China\" >Optus $10 Roaming Pass for China&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#Optus-Prepaid-International-Roaming-Packs-for-China\" >Optus Prepaid International Roaming Packs for China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#Optus-standard-roaming-rates-in-China\" >Optus standard roaming rates in China&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#How-to-activate-Optus-roaming-for-China\" >How to activate Optus roaming for China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/en-au\/blog\/optus-roaming-china\/#Stay-connected-in-China-with-Holafly\" >Stay connected in China with Holafly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-you-use-Optus-roaming-in-China\"><\/span>Can you use Optus roaming in China?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/optus-international-roaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Optus international roaming<\/strong><\/a> is fully operational in China for eligible postpaid and prepaid customers. <strong>China is classified as a Zone 1 destination<\/strong> by Optus. So, while you are in China, your coverage is provided through Optus\u2019 local partner networks, such as <strong>China Mobile<\/strong> or <strong>China Unicom<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you land and disable airplane mode, your phone will automatically search for and connect to one of these local providers, allowing you to use your Australian number just as you would at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-5-daily-roaming-for-China\"><\/span>Optus $5 daily roaming for China&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus roaming packages start with a <strong>daily $5 roaming plan<\/strong>, which includes <strong>5 GB of data<\/strong>, as well as <strong>unlimited calls and texts<\/strong> in China. This plan is only available for Optus postpaid customers using the following plans:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optus Choice Plus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optus Plus Family\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optus Plus Promo\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optus Choice Plus Data\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optus Plus Kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Choice Plus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Choice Data Plus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Teams Plus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qantas plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$5 Roaming is usually activated by default on eligible plans. This means that you\u2019ll automatically be charged the daily fee whenever you use data, make calls, or send texts in China. That said, you can log into your Optus account and check if the service is active before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $5 per 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Includes:<\/strong> <strong>5 GB of data<\/strong> and unlimited talk and text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-renewal:<\/strong> If you use your 5 GB before the 24 hours are over, Optus will automatically add another 5 GB for an additional $5. If you keep using data after the 24-hour timer expires, a new $5 charge will trigger for the next day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can use our <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/tools\/data-usage-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>data usage calculator<\/strong><\/a> to estimate your data usage and discover whether this plan is suitable for you or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-10-Roaming-Pass-for-China\"><\/span>Optus $10 Roaming Pass for China&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus also offers another daily roaming plan at <strong>$10<\/strong>, which includes <strong>1 GB of data<\/strong>, <strong>unlimited standard talk, and text<\/strong>. But this plan is only available for <strong>Non-Optus Choice Plus and Qantas SIM-only<\/strong> postpaid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $10 per 24 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Includes: <\/strong>Unlimited standard talk, Unlimited SMS, 1 GB data\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the $5 plans that offer more data, the <strong>$10 Roaming Pass<\/strong> focuses on communication and is better suited for <strong>light browsing.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Optus-roaming-plans-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"$10 Roaming Pass for China\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-345085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Optus-roaming-plans-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Optus-roaming-plans-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Optus-roaming-plans-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Optus-roaming-plans-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Optus-roaming-plans.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Find more details about the Optus roaming pass on the official website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-Prepaid-International-Roaming-Packs-for-China\"><\/span>Optus Prepaid International Roaming Packs for China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a prepaid customer, you <strong>must purchase an international roaming pack<\/strong> before travelling to China. If you don&#8217;t, your service will default to high pay-as-you-go standard rates, which can quickly drain your credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optus offers four specific roaming add-ons for <strong>Zone 1 countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Pack Type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Included Data<\/th><th>Standard Talk<\/th><th>Standard SMS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>$5 International Roaming<\/td><td>1 Day<\/td><td>1 GB<\/td><td>25 Mins<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$25 International Roaming<\/td><td>14 Days<\/td><td>5 GB<\/td><td>50 Mins<\/td><td>50 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$45 International Roaming<\/td><td>28 Days<\/td><td>10 GB<\/td><td>100 Mins<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$75 International Roaming<\/td><td>186 Days<\/td><td>15 GB<\/td><td>100 Mins<\/td><td>100 SMS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optus-standard-roaming-rates-in-China\"><\/span>Optus standard roaming rates in China&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have intentionally deactivated your Optus roaming plan in your settings, you will be charged standard roaming rates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>pay-as-you-go rates typically end up being more expensive than a roaming pass <\/strong>and are deducted directly from your account balance or added to your monthly bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid standard roaming rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For postpaid customers on plans without a pass, the costs in China are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk:<\/strong> $1.50 per minute (making or receiving calls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text:<\/strong> $0.50 per standard SMS sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data:<\/strong> $1.00 per MB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> At a rate of $1.00 per MB, using just 1GB of data would cost you over $1,000, so it is vital to ensure a pass is active before using maps or social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid standard roaming rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a prepaid customer and choose not to buy one of the roaming packs mentioned above, you will be charged the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk:<\/strong> $1 per minute (making or receiving calls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Text:<\/strong> $0.50 per standard SMS sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data:<\/strong> $0.50 per MB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using data at a rate of $0.50 per MB can become expensive quickly, as even simple background app updates can consume several MBs in seconds. So, it\u2019s more cost-effective to purchase Optus roaming packages to <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/roaming\/how-to-avoid-roaming-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>avoid roaming charges<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-activate-Optus-roaming-for-China\"><\/span>How to activate Optus roaming for China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Activating Optus roaming in China depends on whether you are a postpaid or prepaid customer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postpaid customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those on modern postpaid plans, the process is largely automated, but you must ensure the Roaming switch is on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enable via My Optus App:<\/strong> Go to <strong>Service<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>International Roaming<\/strong>. Ensure the toggle is switched to <strong>On<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Eligibility:<\/strong> In the same menu, verify that your plan is eligible for a roaming pass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Auto-Activation:<\/strong> Once roaming is enabled in the app, the daily charge will trigger automatically the moment you make a call, send a text, or use data after landing in China.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepaid customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepaid users must follow these steps to activate their roaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Purchase a Roaming Pack on My Optus App: <\/strong>Tap <strong>Recharge &gt; Add-ons &gt; Roaming <\/strong>and select your desired pack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Active Plan: <\/strong>If you want to check whether you have an active Optus roaming plan, you can text the word<strong> MENU to 9999 <\/strong>and follow the prompts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final steps for postpaid and prepaid customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Before Departure:<\/strong> Confirm that International Roaming is showing as <strong>Active<\/strong> in the My Optus app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upon Arrival:<\/strong> Once you land in China, go to your phone&#8217;s internal settings and turn <strong>Data Roaming ON<\/strong>. Without this setting, your phone will block all data usage even if your Optus plan is ready to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-China-eSIM-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Holafly China eSIM\" class=\"wp-image-345086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-China-eSIM-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-China-eSIM-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-China-eSIM-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-China-eSIM-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.holafly.com\/sites\/1\/2026\/03\/Holafly-China-eSIM.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you prefer unlimited data and flexible duration, you can purchase a China eSIM on the Holafly app, right at your fingertips.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay-connected-in-China-with-Holafly\"><\/span>Stay connected in China with Holafly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to avoid the daily limits and concerns about your data usage in China, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly eSIM<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>offers <strong>unlimited data with flexible durations<\/strong>. As a<strong> <\/strong>premier alternative for Australian travellers to China, Holafly allows you to stay connected without any concerns while exploring the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/esim-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly China eSIM<\/strong><\/a> daily plan is almost at the same price as the Optus 5 GB plan. But now you can have <strong>unlimited data<\/strong> access for only AU$5.90. On top of that, <strong>Holafly eSIMs get cheaper as plan duration increases<\/strong>, so you can get your eSIM for China for as little as $2.43\/day if you go for a 90-day plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those on a longer trip to China, <a href=\"https:\/\/esim.holafly.com\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Holafly Plans<\/strong><\/a> offers a monthly eSIM subscription with <strong>reliable coverage and 24\/7 customer support<\/strong>. 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