{"id":45429,"date":"2022-05-20T22:37:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T14:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/uncategorized\/complete-comparison-6-best-prepaid-sim-cards-in-hong-kong\/"},"modified":"2024-02-26T23:13:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T15:13:23","slug":"prepaid-sim-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumpletong Paghahambing: 6 Pinakamahusay na Prepaid SIM Card sa Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a sim card is indeed a necessity when traveling to a highly-modern city like Hong Kong. This allows domestic workers to connect&nbsp;with their family&nbsp;while&nbsp;working in Hong Kong. On top of that, domestic workers will also need a prepaid sim card to do certain activities like sending a balikbayan box, chatting with families back home, reserving hotel rooms, and many more.&nbsp;Here come the good news, you have a lot of prepaid sim cards to choose from that will suit your needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 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\" >Table of Contents<\/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=\"I-toggle ang Talaan ng Nilalaman\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">I-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:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#Complete_Comparison_6_Best_Prepaid_Sim_Cards_in_Hong_Kong\" title=\"Complete Comparison: 6 Best Prepaid Sim Cards in Hong Kong\">Complete Comparison: 6 Best Prepaid Sim Cards in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#CSL\" title=\"CSL&nbsp;\">CSL&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:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#China_Mobile_Hong_Kong_CMHK\" title=\"China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK)\">China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#3_Hong_Kong\" title=\"3 Hong Kong\">3 Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#SmartTone\" title=\"SmartTone\">SmartTone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#ShineTown_Telecom_AirSim\" title=\"ShineTown Telecom AirSim\">ShineTown Telecom AirSim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#Prepaid_SIM_Card_FAQ\" title=\"Prepaid SIM Card FAQ\">Prepaid SIM Card FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#1_Where_can_I_buy_a_prepaid_sim_card_in_Hong_Kong\" title=\"1. Where can I buy a prepaid sim card in Hong Kong?\">1. Where can I buy a prepaid sim card in Hong Kong?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#2_How_to_use_a_prepaid_sim_card\" title=\"2. How to use a prepaid sim card?\">2. How to use a prepaid sim card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#3_Do_I_have_to_register_my_real_name_when_using_a_prepaid_sim_card\" title=\"3. Do I have to register my real name when using a prepaid sim card?\">3. Do I have to register my real name when using a prepaid sim card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#4_When_do_I_have_to_register_my_prepaid_sim_card\" title=\"4. When do I have to register my prepaid sim card?\">4. When do I have to register my prepaid sim card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#5_Is_a_prepaid_sim_card_reusable\" title=\"5. Is a prepaid sim card reusable?\">5. Is a prepaid sim card reusable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/blog\/prepaid-sim-cards\/#6_Can_I_use_a_postpaid_sim_card_instead\" title=\"6. Can I use a postpaid sim card instead?\">6. Can I use a postpaid sim card instead?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Comparison_6_Best_Prepaid_Sim_Cards_in_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #d32020;\">Complete Comparison: 6 Best Prepaid Sim Cards in Hong Kong<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the plethora of prepaid sim cards to choose from, it can be quite confusing to choose which one to buy. Listed below are the ones overseas workers and&nbsp;domestic workers from the Philippines and India can choose from.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Provider<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Price<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contract Length<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Data<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Calls<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Texts<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSL Prepaid Sim\u2013 CSL 4G Travel Card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$98<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free 500 local minutes for 30 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not included<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHK\u2013 Rekanan 3G\/4G Data Prepaid Sim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$88 for 30 days (after activation of promo)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not included<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0.3\/ minute<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First 300 intra-SMS are FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hong Kong\u2013 Indonesia\/ Philippines Sim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 days (after activation)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$88 for 30 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$0.3- HK$0.78 per minute&nbsp; for Indonesia and HK$1-HKS1.11 for Philippines<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not included<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ShineTown Telecom\u2013 Airsim Data Sim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$120<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reusable<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible roaming package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free 30 minutes calls in every data package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not included<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SmarTone Prepaid<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HK$158<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 days<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5GB<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not included<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not included<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSL\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d32020;\"><strong>CSL&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CSL is a merger of two small companies namely PCCW-HKT and one2free. Hong Kong Telecom merged these two after Australia\u2019s Telstra sold its shares in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribers may avail of top ups in any amount between HK$50- 300 online or through vouchers sold in outlets such as csl. Shops, 7-eleven, 1010 or Circle Go kiosks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSL offers local prepaid sim cards and all-in-one prepaid sim cards. Both are valid for 180 days after activation or the last top-up. After thirty days, users of both types of sims will be charged with HK$3&nbsp; for the monthly administration fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for data, subscribers can get any sort of pass worth HK$8 at cheapest, which will last for an hour, and HK$168 at the priciest, which will last for a whole year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"China_Mobile_Hong_Kong_CMHK\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d32020;\"><strong>China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of subscriber population, China Mobile Hong Kong stands as the biggest in the world. CMHK operates in Hong Kong as well and offers 3G and 4G services which are compatible with any GSM devices from any part of the world. Data is not censored either, compared with the mainland\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMHK offers different roaming sims with different allowances. These sim cards are also not refillable once used up. Subscribers who want to make calls to Indonesia and the Philippines can avail a 3GB access for seven days, amounting to HK$188.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A free self-help call can be dialed in case a subscriber needs to switch languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #d32020;\">3 Hong Kong<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 Hong Kong, better known as 3HK, is owned by Hutchison Telecommunications. Theymarket advanced sim card types such as 3G,&nbsp; GSM Dualband and CDMA mobile telecommunications services and even automatic international roaming and GPRS roaming services.<\/p>\n<p>3HK sells plans and prepaid data sim cards for domestic workers and overseas workers alike. They even offer DIY or do-it-yourself plans, which bear no contract and monthly admin fee.&nbsp; One can avail a package for as low as HK$10 per day. A VPN data plan can also be availed at HK$298. With their promos, a subscriber can already have 500MB travel data upon activation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SmartTone\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d32020;\"><strong>SmartTone<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being a small company, SmarTone has gained the market\u2019s trust through excellent reviews for their 3G and 4G services. It\u2019s availability drives more and more customers as they have more than 900 authorized dealers\u2013 that is in addition to the official SmarTone stores already serving and vending machines found in Mong Kok and Kowlong Tong stations.<\/p>\n<p>SmarTone\u2019s Travel Data Card offers&nbsp; different types of sim cards, coming in three sizes as well. All of which provide the cheapest roaming data in neighboring Asian countries.&nbsp; The package for the Philippines and Indonesia costs HK$158, valid for 5 days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ShineTown_Telecom_AirSim\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d32020;\"><strong>ShineTown Telecom AirSim<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though based in Singapore, this telecom company\u2019s product still&nbsp; makes its presence in the markets and convenience stores of Hong Kong. Its first prepaid calling card CHAT CHAT made its debut in 1999 and has grown ever since. Highlighting excellent audio quality, fast interconnection time, and competitive rates, this company has proven why it has and deserves the attention of the market.<\/p>\n<p>One unique feature of AIRSIM is that it is reusable. Once all the roaming data has been used, you can always recharge it with any of the data plans they have. AirSim has coverage to more than 130 countries worldwide, so roaming data will never be a problem for an AirSim subscriber. Upon purchasing a data package, the expiry of the sim extends by a year. Simply make sure that you have purchased the appropriate data for your destination to enjoy data and voice services.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepaid_SIM_Card_FAQ\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #d32020;\"><strong>Prepaid SIM Card FAQ<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Where_can_I_buy_a_prepaid_sim_card_in_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #9d1c1c;\">1. Where can I buy a prepaid sim card in Hong Kong?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Direct purchase from providers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For foreigners, buying from the airport is the most recommended option. However, in the event that you didn&#8217;t have the opportunity to do so, (maybe because you are carrying one huge balikbayan box or more) directly purchasing from providers is your next best chance. You can simply type in the service provider and Google will supply you with the locations of the nearest direct-buy stores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>7-Eleven<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another convenient option if you weren&#8217;t able to purchase a sim from the airport. It\u2019s also a good place to buy sims from if you suddenly ran out of data. You\u2019ll have a lot of sim card providers to choose from. However, the disadvantage of purchasing here is the hassle of activating it by yourself. Since the 7-eleven clerks are not specialists in using these sim cards, you\u2019ll have to figure your way out of it\u2013 either with the help of Google or hopefully, a fellow buyer there who knows how.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Online<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This option can be done even prior to your arrival at Hong Kong. You can order a sim card online and have it delivered to your address in Hong Kong. You will save time browsing through shops and save you from worries. Again, like the 7-eleven option, since the prepaid sim card is delivered right to your doorstep, expert help in activating the sim won\u2019t be available for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_to_use_a_prepaid_sim_card\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #9d1c1c;\"><strong>2. How to use a prepaid sim card?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sim card operators send out activation instructions, in compliance with the real-name registration law, upon attempting to use the sims for the first time. Once the registration is completed,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use a sim card as an overseas worker, in a place like Hong Kong, one must have an open line or \u201cunlocked\u201d smartphone. This means that your smartphone must be able to accommodate any prepaid sim card, whether local or international. In other&nbsp; words, the smartphone is not restricted to only one service operator.&nbsp; It is highly-recommended that users check with their&nbsp; providers if their phones are unlocked. If not, they can always ask for the help of these providers at their centers or stores.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon having the sim card inserted on your phone, register with the mandated details to freely use the sim. Some prepaid sim cards have freebies upon activation such as free texts, minutes of calls, data, and so on. It\u2019s good to figure out first what these freebies are.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, check out the promos and package deals that each prepaid sim card provider offers. Check out the number of SMS, data allowance,&nbsp; and minutes of calls each package gives. If you intend to use the sim card to contact your family and friends back in your home country, it is best to select the one with IDD calls. Don&#8217;t forget to check IDD rates as well, as some sim card providers offer different rates for weekdays, weekends, and certain times of the day.&nbsp; Be aware of the validity of the promo to make sure you can maximize the services and reload when necessary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To activate your desired load bundle deal, simply dial the number indicated at the back of the package, whis is usually a series of numbers in between a (*) and (#). Buying another sim card is easier than having to reload your sim. Despite that, you can still find reload vouchers in convenience stores like 7-eleven or Circle K<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_I_have_to_register_my_real_name_when_using_a_prepaid_sim_card\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #9d1c1c;\">3. Do I have to register my real name when using a prepaid sim card?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting March 2022, the government had already required citizens to register prepaid sim cards using their legal names. This measure was put in place to avoid crimes. Details that users will have to provide include their full legal name (the name that appears in your IDs), identification card number, date&nbsp; of birth, and a copy of their identification document.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It actually came in two phases, last September 1, when operators were given 180 days to implement a system that can register the customer\u2019s given details.&nbsp; This means that sim cards activated prior to that date can start registering their sim cards. After March 1, 2022, users were given 360 days to register prepaid cards. Such time allowances will enable the linkage to user\u2019s details by February 2023\u2013 both pre-existing and new sim card subscribers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau disclosed that the measure was taken to plug in \u201cgaping loopholes\u201d in the current ordinance and aid in better and faster investigation of crimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yau added that a lot of commercial crimes are conducted because of the by drawing on&nbsp; the anonymous nature of SIM cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He clarified, however, that sim cards purchased abroad are not covered by this law.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_When_do_I_have_to_register_my_prepaid_sim_card\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #9d1c1c;\"><strong>4. When do I have to register my prepaid sim card?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, prepaid sim cards and service sim cards purchased after March 1, 2022 must complete registration and provide the details, along with the necessary documents requested by the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration is required before the sim can be activated and ready for use. Therefore, registration is necessary to make the most out of your prepaid sim card.&nbsp; Any unregistered&nbsp; prepaid sim cards after February 2023 will be deactivated.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_a_prepaid_sim_card_reusable\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #9d1c1c;\"><strong>5. Is a prepaid sim card reusable?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the general terms and conditions of most Hong Kong sim card providers, a prepaid sim card\u2019s validity depends on the load bundle or package availed by the users. If the load package is meant to last for a week, then it is valid for a week. However, in the event that the subscriber fails to reload the sim, all the promos and freebies are forfeited and no longer reusable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, as mentioned, given how hard it is to reload compared with buying a new sim, most subscribers opt to go for the latter. As far as commonly-available prepaid sims are concerned, only AirSim offers reusable ones..<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_I_use_a_postpaid_sim_card_instead\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #9d1c1c;\"><strong>6. Can I use a postpaid sim card instead?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As many sim card providers indicate in their websites, they offer a couple of postpaid sim plans. However,there will definitely be changes in prices and inclusions in the package that is fixed. On top of that, you\u2019ll have to comply with requirements asked from locals who avail of the postpaid services. Some of which include identity documents, passports, and others. Potential buyers of postpaid sim plans must&nbsp; visit stores directly and consult with the workers and officials of the sim card provider. As different sim card providers have different requirements, even for foreigners, it is best to get in touch with them for these matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying sim cards may be tougher than having to choose what to put in your balikbayan box or arranging things in the room. However, it can be a task done with ease with a little guidance.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ang mga prepaid SIM card ay nag-uugnay sa mga domestic worker sa kanilang pamilyang sakay. Kung bago ka sa Hong Kong, malamang na kailangan mong basahin ang artikulong ito para malaman kung aling SIM card ang pinakaangkop sa iyo.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[146],"tags":[248],"class_list":["post-45429","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-sim-card"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/prepaid_sim_cards_in_hong_kong.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45429"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45429\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/store.topmart.club\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}