China Unicom launches eSIM in limited rollout; eligibility for first online application requires a lucky draw

On October 3, China Unicom rolled out its eSIM service in a limited gray release. Users applying for eSIM eligibility online for the first time must obtain it through a lucky draw, drawing complaints from netizens.

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2026-10-04 08:17 · 10月3日，中国联通灰度上线eSIM业务，用户首次线上办理eSIM资格竟需通过抽奖获得，引发网友吐槽。

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Sayings · 2026-10-04 08:02 On October 3, China Unicom rolled out its eSIM service on a trial basis, and users had to win the eligibility for their first online eSIM application through a lucky draw, sparking complaints from netizens.

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