Scenario Matrix
| Scenario | Prepaid Tourist (Airport) | Prepaid Carrier Store | eSIM Prepaid | Postpaid | |---|---|---|---|---| | Arriving late at night (after 10pm) | ⚠️ Stand may be closed | ✅ Available next day | ✅ Can activate anytime | ❌ No | | 7-day trip | ✅ Best | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ❌ No | | 14-day trip | ✅ Best | ✅ Good | ✅ Good | ❌ No | | 30+ day trip | ⚠️ Data limit | ✅ Can top up | ✅ Can top up | ❌ No | | Non-eSIM phone | ✅ Best | ✅ Best | ❌ N/A | ❌ No | | eSIM phone (iPhone 14+) | ✅ Best | ✅ Good | ✅ Best | ❌ No | | Passport as ID | ✅ Accepted | ✅ Accepted | ✅ Accepted | ❌ Requires Chinese ID | | English-language support | ⚠️ Varies | ⚠️ Unlikely | ⚠️ Via app | ❌ N/A | | Needs voice/SMS number | ⚠️ Add-on available | ✅ Available | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ N/A |