Using your phone in Hong Kong

Of course you will take your phone with you to Hong Kong. Remember to take your SIM Card out before leaving Canada. This will save you from being charged roaming fees. 

Once on the ground in Hong Kong, consider buying a pre-paid SIM Card.  While I didn't use texting or calling while I was in Hong Kong (I used WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to call and talk to friends and family), SIM Cards are super handy with their Data packages. In Hong Kong, where wifi zones are spotty, having Data is great to stay connected with friends and to help you with directions. 

While in Hong Kong, I purchased a prepaid SIM Card from Sun Mobile-Telecom Digital. 
I got a "Always of Data" monthly plan. It came with unlimited texting within the network and 15 GB of data (which is more than enough!). It costs about $120 HKD a month ($19 CAD). Go to a Sun Mobile branch (they have them nearby City U at Sham Shui Po and Tai Wai). 

So how does the plan work?

-You go to a branch every month to renew your plan if you like, otherwise the month will just end and you will be off the plan.
-Sun Mobile won't charge you outside of the monthly payment. You are only contracted to the plan at a month at a time. 


This plan was super handy and I definitely recommend it. Sun Mobile was friendly, not too overwhelming, they let me test the SIM Card in my phone before purchasing, and someone also spoke English at their branches. Definitely recommend! 

Here are directions to get to Sun Mobile at Tai Wai: 

- Take the East Rail Line (Light Blue) to Tai Wai Station. 
- Exit the train and go to exit D
-When you leave from exit D, you will see a row of shops across the street from the station. Along there, is Sun Mobile. 

Map of Tai Wai

Power Bank 

**In addition to getting the phone plan, I would also suggest buying a power bank for your phone. The battery on my iPhone drained much quicker compared to when I used it back in Canada. Often times, I would charge my phone at night and would need to recharge it by about 3pm the following afternoon. I purchased a TP Link power bank (about 10000-12000 mAh) and it worked well for me.

TP Link Power Bank (purchased at Sham Shui Po)