Using eSIM with your iPad in China mainland

Find out which iPad models support eSIM in China mainland and how to set up mobile service on your device.

Supported iPad models

The following iPad models support eSIM in China mainland:

  • iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3362

  • iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3007

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3359

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3006

  • iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3271

  • iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3270

  • iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A2900

  • iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A2904

  • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3356

  • iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A3162

  • iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, Model Number A2996

All other iPad models, including those purchased outside China mainland, are unable to install an eSIM profile from network providers in China mainland.

How to identify your iPad model

Use the model number to find out which model iPad you have. You can find the model number in the following ways:

  • Look on the back of your iPad retail packaging for tech specs related to your iPad model. Some packaging may have a QR code that you can scan to show tech specs.

  • Open the Settings app.

    • Tap General.

    • Tap About. To the right of Model Number, you’ll find the part number. To find the model number, tap the part number.

Find out more about identifying your iPad model

About eSIM for iPad in China mainland

  • China Unicom is the only supported eSIM network provider for iPad. Contact China Unicom for more details.

  • To activate mobile data with eSIM for iPad in China mainland, you must have an iPad model that supports eSIM in China mainland.

Setting up an eSIM with your iPad in China mainland

What you need

Find out how to set up an eSIM on your iPad in China mainland

To activate an eSIM on your iPad:

  1. Download your network provider’s app from the App Store.

  2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

To use your iPhone to activate an eSIM on your iPad:

  1. Download your network provider’s app on your iPhone from the App Store.

  2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Travelling with your iPad outside China mainland

When travelling outside China mainland, your iPad model that supports eSIM in China mainland is able to install eSIM mobile data plans from network providers outside China. You must have location services enabled on your device to install non-China mainland eSIMs while travelling outside China mainland.

To find out more about roaming with your China Unicom rate plan, contact China Unicom.

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