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CMLink Mobile Coverage Checker

Introduction:

CMLink Mobile (by China Mobile) is a UK SIM-only provider positioned for globally connected users, offering 5G-ready plans, international minutes, roaming data (including EU and China), eSIM support, and 24/7 English and Mandarin customer service. This page helps UK businesses evaluate CMLink’s fit across single or multi-site estates and for teams that regularly travel or maintain ties with China.

Service Distinction:

  • International-first features: Monthly plans include international call minutes and roaming data, with options tailored for China travel and usage via “Back to China” packs and add-ons.

  • Keep UK and add a China number: The 1-Card-Multi-Number service lets users host or add a China number to receive calls, texts, and verification codes, useful for cross-border work.

  • Always-on support and simplicity: Contract-free plans, eSIM availability, and 24/7 English/Mandarin support help teams deploy quickly and resolve issues anytime.

  • Travel-ready by default: Plans advertise roaming data for EU, China, and more, with the ability to retain your UK number while in China—a strong fit for frequent travellers.

Coverage Analysis:

CoverageChecker helps you validate how CMLink is likely to perform at each site and compare outcomes with other UK networks before you buy.

  • Postcode checks and comparisons: Run predicted 5G/4G checks for single sites or multi-location estates, then benchmark CMLink against other UK networks to identify the best provider per address.

  • Indoor vs outdoor expectations: Use our indoor/outdoor indicators to plan for offices, warehouses, and retail locations where construction and density affect experience.

  • Cross-reference CMLink materials: For roaming/network availability by country, see CMLink’s coverage directory; businesses visiting Russia should note current roaming restrictions from local operators.

Unique Offerings:

Through CoverageChecker, businesses can:

  • Align international usage to plan design: Map sites and travelling teams to CMLink’s plan features—international minutes, roaming data shares, and China-specific add-ons (e.g., 20-day 15GB, 90-day 40GB Mainland China packs).

  • Simplify China workflows: Use 1-Card-Multi-Number to add or host a China number for receiving calls, SMS, and verifications, streamlining cross-border operations.

  • Speed deployment with eSIM: eSIM support and contract-free setup accelerate onboarding and device swaps for distributed teams.

  • Example plan inclusions: CMLink highlights monthly options like 20GB (£9, 500 international mins, shares 2GB roaming data), 40GB (£11, 1000 international mins, shares 6GB roaming data), and Unlimited Data (£24, 1000 international mins, shares 20GB roaming data). Check live details before purchase.

User Engagement:

  • Check key sites: Test HQs, branches, home-worker postcodes, and field locations to benchmark predicted CMLink performance and identify where 5G-first devices will pay off.

  • Compare plans and benefits: Weigh coverage outcomes alongside plan features (e.g., roaming data shares, international minutes, eSIM) to tailor choices by team role and travel profile.

  • Plan the rollout: Allocate “Back to China” packs for frequent travellers, use 1-Card-Multi-Number where Chinese verification codes are needed, and validate resiliency options for critical teams.

Link to coverage checker link on partner website:

View CMLink’s network and roaming availability directory by country/region here: https://global.cmlink.com/en/netCover

Build an internationally capable, cost-smart mobile estate with CMLink. Use CoverageChecker to test predicted coverage at your addresses, compare CMLink with other UK networks, and select plan features—like international minutes, roaming data, eSIM, and China add-ons—that match your teams’ needs. Start your CMLink coverage check now.

News and Updates: CMLink highlights

  • Free SIM and student promotions: CMLink is promoting a free SIM activation with a trial bundle (e.g., 1GB UK data + 30 UK minutes), plus student offers running through 31 October 2025 that include credit rewards and up to 50% extra UK data for 12 months (eligibility and activation timelines apply).

  • Current plan lineup: The live planlist shows 20GB (£9), 40GB (£11), 100GB (£15), 200GB (£20), and Unlimited Data (£24) monthly plans, each with international minutes and shared roaming data allocations; annual plans and one-off China data bundles are also available.

  • China travel focus: “Back to China” packs (e.g., 20-day 15GB and 90-day 40GB) include Mainland China data and UK data, supporting access to key apps and cross-border communications.

  • Roaming advisory (Russia): CMLink notes temporary roaming data restrictions for users entering Russia, recommending manual selection of the Tele2 network with service available 24 hours after first connection.