eSIM or physical SIM · United States number
T-Mobile
A US carrier whose main plans include texting and data in 215+ destinations, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan among them. Prepaid is excluded.
- Checked October 10, 2026
Where it works
Only the markets where the carrier's own pages say the SIM receives texts or uses data are listed. A market that is missing is one the carrier does not say it works in.
| Market | Receiving texts | Mobile data |
|---|---|---|
| Mainland China | Through roaming | Included in the plan |
| Hong Kong & Macau | Through roaming | Included in the plan |
| United States | On its own network | On its own network |
| Taiwan | Through roaming | Included in the plan |
| Japan | Through roaming | Included in the plan |
How to keep it working
T-Mobile's postpaid plans carry texting and data to 215+ destinations, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan among them. Experience Beyond and Go5G Next include 15 GB of high-speed data abroad, while Experience More, Experience Max and Go5G Plus include 5 GB; after that data runs at up to 256 kbps, and texting is unlimited. Essentials plans include free texting but no data abroad, so you buy an International Pass for 1, 10 or 30 days. Pay-in-advance and No Credit Check plans are excluded, so check which plan the line is on before relying on it for codes abroad. Outside the 215+ destinations a text costs $0.50.
Where this comes from
Compiled from the carrier's own public pages. Open them to check a fact before you rely on it.
- The rule Open the page (www.t-mobile.com) (checked October 10, 2026)
Compiled from each carrier's public pages and checked on the date shown. Rules and prices change without notice, and the carrier's current terms always prevail. General information only, not advice.
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