Cell Phone Rental for Hong Kong
Rent a cell phone for use in Hong Kong. With a cell phone rental, you will also need to purchase a Hong Kong SIM card. The prepaid SIM card for Hong Kong, in conjunction with a rented or purchased GSM cellular phone, is easily the least expensive solution for making and receiving phone calls while you are in Hong Kong. ALL incoming calls, regardless of their origin, are always, absolutely FREE! Outgoing rates, as outlined below, are extremely inexpensive as well. And since these cellular phone cards are prepaid, there is no need for a contract. For many people, purchasing a cellular phone is a smarter option than renting. Read this guide so that you can make an informed decision!
Purchase a GSM cellular phone for use with your prepaid Hong Kong SIM card and get everything you need to stay in touch!
Please vist the our Country Specific SIM Card page for package deals
Features:
- FREE incoming calls - always!
- A Stored-Value SmarTone SIM card
- A Hong Kong cellular phone number
- FREE talk time worth US $26.00
- After first minute calls are charged at 6 second intervals
- International calls to the US and Europe as low as US$1.15/min.
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
SIM cards that are opened are non-refundable.
| GSM Phone Rental Rates |
| GSM Phone |
Weekly Rates |
Additional Weeks* |
| 1-week |
2-week |
3-week |
| 1 |
Value Phone |
$34.95 |
$49.95 |
$59.95 |
$10.00 |
| 2 |
Executive Phone |
$49.95 |
$69.95 |
$84.95 |
$15.00 |
* Additional weeks are calculated for weeks in addition to a 3-week rental period. Charges are applied for each additional week.
Please view our GSM Phone Rentals page for more important information
Having a cellular phones while travelling internationally is indispensable in terms of security and convenience, and with a prepaid Hong Kong SIM card, it is now also affordable! We also offer other overseas destinations. Click here to view our complete list of Country Specific Prepaid SIM cards with FREE incoming calls! Click here to view the complete list of countries serviced for our International SIM card for around the world roaming with just one number!
Activating Your Service:
- Insert the SmarTone SIM card into your mobile phone
- Be sure that battery is charged
- Start calling
Adding Talk Time:
To recharge the stored-value SIM card, you can purchase a recharge voucher valued at HK$200 or HK$300 at SmarTone or Extra shops, 7-Eleven and SmarTone authorized dealers. Activate the recharge voucher by dialing 1772 288 from your mobile or use any touch tone phone calling to 3006 2288 in Hong Kong. The recharge value will be loaded to your SIM card instantly.
You may also recharge the card via the ATM of HK Bank and Hang Seng Bank marked with 'Bill Payment Service' or ATM of Jetco marked with 'JetPayment'. The minimum recharge value is $100.
You may also reload on-line at http://www.smartone.com.hk/e_sto_rec.html.
The stored-value SIM will expire 180 days from the activation date with all unused credit being forfeit and non-refundable.
Rates:
| Hong Kong Domestic Rates (per minute) |
| Call Type |
Rate |
| Peak |
$0.23 |
| Off-peak |
$0.01 |
| China Domestic Rates (per minute) |
| Call Type |
Rate |
| Standard |
$0.75* |
* note: Rates for calls made within China or to Hong Kong while roaming in China, and vary between $0.75 and $2.05 depending on the province.
| Hong Kong International Rates (per minute) |
| Country |
Rate |
| USA |
$0.22 |
| UK |
$0.45 |
| Australia |
$0.45 |
| Japan |
$0.51 |
| Singapore |
$0.51 |
Service Life:
The stored-value SIM will expire 180 days from the activation date with all unused credit being forfeit and non-refundable. The stored-value in your SIM card will be extended another 180 days after the completion of the recharging process with a minimum amount of HK$100 (US$12.80).
Coverage:
Cellular coverage in Hong Kong is excellent, far exceeding typical cellular coverage in the US.