Telecom Square, a Provider of Overseas Communication Services, and Joytel, a China-Specialized IT & Communication Solutions Provider, Partner to Offer "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" | Travel to China Becomes Even More Convenient with Launch of Payment Option
Telecom Square and Joytel have partnered to offer a "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" for Japanese travelers, now enhanced with an optional payment service. This new feature allows for pre-setup and top-up of the Alipay app, addressing the challenges of digital payments in China's largely cashless society. The service provides a dedicated smartphone with a legitimate Chinese phone number and essential pre-installed apps, ensuring compliance, security, and convenience for business trips and tourism.
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Joytel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Jun Shibata; hereinafter "Joytel") supports Japanese individuals traveling to China by providing services such as "China Dokodemo WiFi," a Wi-Fi service that makes the internet environment in China as comfortable as in Japan, and the "China Mobile Phone Number SIM," which allows users to receive an official Chinese mobile number while in Japan.
In March 2026, we are pleased to report that Telecom Square Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Yoshitake; hereinafter "Telecom Square"), a provider of overseas communication services, and Joytel have launched optional support for local Chinese apps and a payment service* for their jointly offered "China Local Line Smartphone Plan."
(*The payment service is provided by a Chinese support company partnered with Joytel.)
■ Telecom Square "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" Service Introduction Page
https://biz.telecomsquare.net/product-china-simsp.php
■ Telecom Square "Contact Information"
sales_a@telecomsquare.co.jp
Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, and China specialist Joytel solve the challenges of uneasy business trips to China with their support.
As the new fiscal year of 2026 approaches, the number of business travelers and tourists from Japan to China continues to increase.
However, due to the recent impact of Japan-China relations and compliance with China's Cybersecurity Law, there is a growing awareness of information security when traveling to China, especially among large corporations. This has led to a widening movement to restrict bringing company smartphones and PCs.
Against this backdrop, there is a growing need for dedicated smartphones that are used only within China to conduct activities safely.
For some time, our company, Joytel, has partnered with Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, to offer communication services in China, such as VPNs for smartphones and PCs, and official Chinese mobile phone numbers issued by major Chinese telecommunication companies.
While the overseas Wi-Fi rental industry has previously offered smartphone rentals, it has been unable to accommodate the specific circumstances of individual countries regarding local app usage and payment services, often causing inconvenience to users.
◇ Why are measures for China-specific apps, especially payment apps, necessary for travel to China?
In China, it can be said that most of the major apps used by Japanese people in Japan are almost unusable.
Map apps and their linked taxi-hailing apps, transportation card apps for subways and buses, restaurant search apps, and of course, social media—all have their own uniquely evolved apps that are used in China.
Many people worry about which apps to install and use to avoid problems when traveling to China.
Among these, a particular challenge for Japanese travelers is China's payment methods. In China, cash and credit cards are almost unusable (although, by law, refusing cash is not permitted, the social infrastructure is built on the premise that cash is not used for everything from transportation and restaurants to vending machines and delivery payments). For this reason, we have received many inquiries from customers traveling to China about using local Chinese payment apps.
To address these local circumstances, Japanese travelers to China also need to prepare to use Chinese payment apps like Alipay or WeChat Pay.
While Alipay and WeChat Pay have become more convenient than before, allowing credit card linking and settings for foreigner usage modes, many people still seem to struggle with the complexity of card registration and errors during use.
Furthermore, some companies seem to restrict the installation of Chinese apps on company or personal smartphones for reasons such as preventing information leaks.
Due to these factors, there was a challenge for those who wanted to use Chinese apps like payment apps but were constrained by their company's security policies or simply did not know how to use them.
◇ Providing China-dedicated smartphones with an optional payment function
For some time, Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, has been offering a "China Local Line Smartphone Rental Service," initially for purposes such as obtaining health codes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to the shift from pandemic measures to the need for information leak prevention and the changing demands for Chinese apps, this smartphone rental service was revamped in October 2025 as the "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" in partnership with Joytel, a provider of China-specialized IT and communication solutions.
And now, starting in March 2026, we have launched the "Alipay Usage Option," which makes it easier to use the local Chinese payment app, Alipay.
This option allows for pre-registration and top-up of Alipay, enabling users to use QR code payments immediately upon arrival in China (Alipay top-up is provided by a Chinese support company partnered with Joytel).
◇ Features of Telecom Square's "China Local Line Smartphone Plan"
Uses a legitimate line from major Chinese telecom company China Telecom, ensuring compliance with Chinese regulations
The Chinese mobile phone number used in this smartphone is officially issued by the major Chinese telecommunication company, China Telecom, through proper procedures.
The mobile phone number and Chinese apps are used based on the real-name registration system required by Chinese communication authorities.
This ensures compliance with the strict regulations in China, allowing the use of the Chinese mobile phone number and smartphone. It can be used not only for registering for Chinese apps but also for official procedures such as opening a local bank account or applying for a visa.
Necessary apps for China are pre-configured
Various uniquely evolved Chinese apps are pre-installed.
The phone is delivered with initial setup completed so that apps like the payment app Alipay, map app Baidu Maps, translation app Baidu Translate, restaurant search app Dianping, and social media app WeChat can be used immediately upon arrival in China (Alipay and WeChat require identity verification procedures after receiving the device).
Local support in China
Joytel, a provider of China-specialized IT and communication services, will handle support for smartphone and Chinese app usage for all users. A key strength of Joytel is its sales office in China with Japanese-speaking staff, enabling a wide range of support for Japanese people traveling to China.
This allows users to travel to China for business or tourism with peace of mind.
◇ For service details, pricing, and applications for the China smartphone
For details on this service, pricing confirmation, and applications, please visit the Telecom Square introduction page or contact them directly.
■ Telecom Square "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" Service Introduction Page
https://biz.telecomsquare.net/product-china-simsp.php
■ Telecom Square "Contact Information"
sales_a@telecomsquare.co.jp
With the "China Local Line Smartphone Plan," your business trips and travel to China are worry-free.
Please visit the introduction page of Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, and make an inquiry.
Joytel Co., Ltd. plans to continue developing various solutions to make using mobile phones and the internet in China safer, more convenient, and easier for Japanese people.
■ Telecom Square, a Provider of Overseas Communication Services, and Joytel, a China-Specialized IT & Communication Solutions Provider, Partner to Offer "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" | Travel to China Becomes Even Safer and More Convenient with Launch of Payment Option
https://www.joytel.jp/topics/joytel-service/telecomsquare-partnership-china-smartphone/
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Joytel Co., Ltd.
Location: Connect-Lounge Kanda, 7F Kanda Higashiyama Bldg., 2-1 Kanda-tacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Jun Shibata
Business Content: IT and communication solutions for Japanese companies in China, inbound marketing solutions
URL: https://www.joytel.jp/
■ For inquiries regarding this matter
Joytel Co., Ltd. Network Solutions Division
TEL: 0120-69-5677 (If you cannot connect, please call 050-5526-2143)
MAIL: support@joytel.jp
In March 2026, we are pleased to report that Telecom Square Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Yoshitake; hereinafter "Telecom Square"), a provider of overseas communication services, and Joytel have launched optional support for local Chinese apps and a payment service* for their jointly offered "China Local Line Smartphone Plan."
(*The payment service is provided by a Chinese support company partnered with Joytel.)
■ Telecom Square "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" Service Introduction Page
https://biz.telecomsquare.net/product-china-simsp.php
■ Telecom Square "Contact Information"
sales_a@telecomsquare.co.jp
Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, and China specialist Joytel solve the challenges of uneasy business trips to China with their support.
As the new fiscal year of 2026 approaches, the number of business travelers and tourists from Japan to China continues to increase.
However, due to the recent impact of Japan-China relations and compliance with China's Cybersecurity Law, there is a growing awareness of information security when traveling to China, especially among large corporations. This has led to a widening movement to restrict bringing company smartphones and PCs.
Against this backdrop, there is a growing need for dedicated smartphones that are used only within China to conduct activities safely.
For some time, our company, Joytel, has partnered with Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, to offer communication services in China, such as VPNs for smartphones and PCs, and official Chinese mobile phone numbers issued by major Chinese telecommunication companies.
While the overseas Wi-Fi rental industry has previously offered smartphone rentals, it has been unable to accommodate the specific circumstances of individual countries regarding local app usage and payment services, often causing inconvenience to users.
◇ Why are measures for China-specific apps, especially payment apps, necessary for travel to China?
In China, it can be said that most of the major apps used by Japanese people in Japan are almost unusable.
Map apps and their linked taxi-hailing apps, transportation card apps for subways and buses, restaurant search apps, and of course, social media—all have their own uniquely evolved apps that are used in China.
Many people worry about which apps to install and use to avoid problems when traveling to China.
Among these, a particular challenge for Japanese travelers is China's payment methods. In China, cash and credit cards are almost unusable (although, by law, refusing cash is not permitted, the social infrastructure is built on the premise that cash is not used for everything from transportation and restaurants to vending machines and delivery payments). For this reason, we have received many inquiries from customers traveling to China about using local Chinese payment apps.
To address these local circumstances, Japanese travelers to China also need to prepare to use Chinese payment apps like Alipay or WeChat Pay.
While Alipay and WeChat Pay have become more convenient than before, allowing credit card linking and settings for foreigner usage modes, many people still seem to struggle with the complexity of card registration and errors during use.
Furthermore, some companies seem to restrict the installation of Chinese apps on company or personal smartphones for reasons such as preventing information leaks.
Due to these factors, there was a challenge for those who wanted to use Chinese apps like payment apps but were constrained by their company's security policies or simply did not know how to use them.
◇ Providing China-dedicated smartphones with an optional payment function
For some time, Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, has been offering a "China Local Line Smartphone Rental Service," initially for purposes such as obtaining health codes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to the shift from pandemic measures to the need for information leak prevention and the changing demands for Chinese apps, this smartphone rental service was revamped in October 2025 as the "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" in partnership with Joytel, a provider of China-specialized IT and communication solutions.
And now, starting in March 2026, we have launched the "Alipay Usage Option," which makes it easier to use the local Chinese payment app, Alipay.
This option allows for pre-registration and top-up of Alipay, enabling users to use QR code payments immediately upon arrival in China (Alipay top-up is provided by a Chinese support company partnered with Joytel).
◇ Features of Telecom Square's "China Local Line Smartphone Plan"
Uses a legitimate line from major Chinese telecom company China Telecom, ensuring compliance with Chinese regulations
The Chinese mobile phone number used in this smartphone is officially issued by the major Chinese telecommunication company, China Telecom, through proper procedures.
The mobile phone number and Chinese apps are used based on the real-name registration system required by Chinese communication authorities.
This ensures compliance with the strict regulations in China, allowing the use of the Chinese mobile phone number and smartphone. It can be used not only for registering for Chinese apps but also for official procedures such as opening a local bank account or applying for a visa.
Necessary apps for China are pre-configured
Various uniquely evolved Chinese apps are pre-installed.
The phone is delivered with initial setup completed so that apps like the payment app Alipay, map app Baidu Maps, translation app Baidu Translate, restaurant search app Dianping, and social media app WeChat can be used immediately upon arrival in China (Alipay and WeChat require identity verification procedures after receiving the device).
Local support in China
Joytel, a provider of China-specialized IT and communication services, will handle support for smartphone and Chinese app usage for all users. A key strength of Joytel is its sales office in China with Japanese-speaking staff, enabling a wide range of support for Japanese people traveling to China.
This allows users to travel to China for business or tourism with peace of mind.
◇ For service details, pricing, and applications for the China smartphone
For details on this service, pricing confirmation, and applications, please visit the Telecom Square introduction page or contact them directly.
■ Telecom Square "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" Service Introduction Page
https://biz.telecomsquare.net/product-china-simsp.php
■ Telecom Square "Contact Information"
sales_a@telecomsquare.co.jp
With the "China Local Line Smartphone Plan," your business trips and travel to China are worry-free.
Please visit the introduction page of Telecom Square, a provider of overseas communication services, and make an inquiry.
Joytel Co., Ltd. plans to continue developing various solutions to make using mobile phones and the internet in China safer, more convenient, and easier for Japanese people.
■ Telecom Square, a Provider of Overseas Communication Services, and Joytel, a China-Specialized IT & Communication Solutions Provider, Partner to Offer "China Local Line Smartphone Plan" | Travel to China Becomes Even Safer and More Convenient with Launch of Payment Option
https://www.joytel.jp/topics/joytel-service/telecomsquare-partnership-china-smartphone/
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Joytel Co., Ltd.
Location: Connect-Lounge Kanda, 7F Kanda Higashiyama Bldg., 2-1 Kanda-tacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Jun Shibata
Business Content: IT and communication solutions for Japanese companies in China, inbound marketing solutions
URL: https://www.joytel.jp/
■ For inquiries regarding this matter
Joytel Co., Ltd. Network Solutions Division
TEL: 0120-69-5677 (If you cannot connect, please call 050-5526-2143)
MAIL: support@joytel.jp