Overview

• China Mobile announced it can now process eSIM phone services in its retail stores and directed users to its app for location details.
• China Mobile said it will support a full range of eSIM devices including phones, smartwatches, tablets and in‑vehicle hardware.
• China Unicom confirmed trial approval after a decade of work that began with wearables in 2018 and now spans 75 adapted terminal models serving millions of users.
• China Unicom opened nationwide eSIM reservations through its app and official channels, with Jiemian reporting more than 60,000 sign‑ups as of today.
• Apple’s iPhone Air activates only via eSIM, and Chinese carrier support is planned subject to regulatory timing as the device awaits domestic sales clearance.