[No referrals] New MVNO - China Mobile CMLink Singapore

[liuhao]

do update us when it works. planning to do something like that. your china number what telecom is it

after a month on CMlink, I am entitled to apply for china local virtual number, and yes I got it (took 2 days verification of uploaded passport and video). I then start the change china phone number for the china apps such as Ctrip, Wechat, 12304, Alipay. all successful and able to receive verification sms.

however, one of the unsuccessful app is Baidu account (for china search engine, map and private hire car/taxi). when I input the provided china virtual number, it keeps saying "号码状态核验不通过". the number works well for sms and calls but just not Baidu. unfortunately there is little or no alternative to the usefulness of Baidu.

anyone facing same issue?

 

[froztheart]

International Calls & SMS blocking available on CMLink, not sure when it's rolled out.

 

[jywy2005]

after a month on CMlink, I am entitled to apply for china local virtual number, and yes I got it (took 2 days verification of uploaded passport and video). I then start the change china phone number for the china apps such as Ctrip, Wechat, 12304, Alipay. all successful and able to receive verification sms.

however, one of the unsuccessful app is Baidu account (for china search engine, map and private hire car/taxi). when I input the provided china virtual number, it keeps saying "号码状态核验不通过". the number works well for sms and calls but just not Baidu. unfortunately there is little or no alternative to the usefulness of Baidu.

anyone facing same issue?

Does this virtual number allow you u to make or receive calls in China?

 

[networked]

Does this virtual number allow you u to make or receive calls in China?

no it doesnt. it is still idd call charges. the purpose is for you to receive china calls in singapore.

 

[froztheart]

Does this virtual number allow you u to make or receive calls in China?

Might want to read up on it if you are interested, more for SG usage.
The charges for usage in China are considered roaming and it's exorbitant.

 

[ct]

after a month on CMlink, I am entitled to apply for china local virtual number, and yes I got it (took 2 days verification of uploaded passport and video). I then start the change china phone number for the china apps such as Ctrip, Wechat, 12304, Alipay. all successful and able to receive verification sms.

however, one of the unsuccessful app is Baidu account (for china search engine, map and private hire car/taxi). when I input the provided china virtual number, it keeps saying "号码状态核验不通过". the number works well for sms and calls but just not Baidu. unfortunately there is little or no alternative to the usefulness of Baidu.

anyone facing same issue?

Same .I just applied for a line and it was not able to use for Baidu . Strangely my old account with Baidu on SG mobile still working .But when I tried to register a new account , I face the same error .

 

[keichi_k1]

Anyone having SOS on CMLink??

 

[Ye_Rongtian]

Anyone having SOS on CMLink??

No signal

 

[4MATIC]

No signal

I no signal too.. so im not alone~

 

[RyuShinEX]

after a month on CMlink, I am entitled to apply for china local virtual number, and yes I got it (took 2 days verification of uploaded passport and video). I then start the change china phone number for the china apps such as Ctrip, Wechat, 12304, Alipay. all successful and able to receive verification sms.

however, one of the unsuccessful app is Baidu account (for china search engine, map and private hire car/taxi). when I input the provided china virtual number, it keeps saying "号码状态核验不通过". the number works well for sms and calls but just not Baidu. unfortunately there is little or no alternative to the usefulness of Baidu.

anyone facing same issue?

Have you check with CMlink for the reason?

 

[progene]

no, just buy the battery from taobao and pay $50 for local handphone repair shop to help you replace. If you have a hotgun and tools u can diy replace the battery and save the $50.

I no signal too.. so im not alone~

Me too. Last night around 9pm +. Totally no signal. Thought was NEL issue...

 

[Boringchap]

Preferred Roaming Network for 18 Destinations Roaming Add-on
​

18 Destination Roaming Add-on​	Operators​
Australia​	Optus​
Bangladesh​	Robi (Axiata)​
Cambodia​	Viettel (Metfone)​
India​	Airtel​
Indonesia​	Telkomsel​
Israel​	Cellcom​
Japan​	KDDI/Softbank​
Macau China​	CTM​
Malaysia​	Maxis/DIGI​
Nepal​	Ncell​
New Zealand​	Spark NZ​
Pakistan​	Jazz​
Philippines	Globe
South Korea	KT Corp
Sri Lanka	Dialog
Taiwan	Taiwan Mobile
Thailand	AIS
VIetnam	Mobifone

- Updated as of 18 June 2024

Sure, no worries!
They provided me when I emailed in - cssg@cmlink.com, cannot be found online.

Hi pal, I’ve always bookmarked your post for the preferred network operators.

Just found out today (finally) that the list of operators can be found online.

FAQs — Add on — roaming preferred network operators

 

[froztheart]

Hi pal, I’ve always bookmarked your post for the preferred network operators.

Just found out today (finally) that the list of operators can be found online.

FAQs — Add on — roaming preferred network operators

Nice, been a while since I looked into these.
As you have pointed out, great that now it's available on CMlink's site - CMLink - Preferred Roaming Network Operators

 

[Ye_Rongtian]

What apps need china number to subscribe?

 

[perfectlight]

What apps need china number to subscribe?

usaully for me didi and meituan. can use local number also. its just incase if the person cannot find me can call me

 

[Ye_Rongtian]

usaully for me didi and meituan. can use local number also. its just incase if the person cannot find me can call me

I think my sis used didi (mini app in alipay) and the driver called her. She was using her sg number and probably incurred roaming call charges. For meituan, confirm need chinese number because she couldn't order (need to input chinese number)

 

[perfectlight]

I think my sis used didi (mini app in alipay) and the driver called her. She was using her sg number and probably incurred roaming call charges. For meituan, confirm need chinese number because she couldn't order (need to input chinese number)

for me who prefer to go holiday in china so i will keep a china number. easy for everything

 

[jywy2005]

usaully for me didi and meituan. can use local number also. its just incase if the person cannot find me can call me

Yes, most of the time the Didi drivers will call you at airport pick up. So you need local number.

for me who prefer to go holiday in china so i will keep a china number. easy for everything

I have been maintaining my number since 2018 at $18CNY monthly subscription with China Mobile. Useful for travelling in China. Comes with basic call time and SMSes. Data package is minimal.

 

[perfectlight]

Yes, most of the time the Didi drivers will call you at airport pick up. So you need local number.



I have been maintaining my number since 2018 at $18CNY monthly subscription with China Mobile. Useful for travelling in China. Comes with basic call time and SMSes. Data package is minimal.

i just recently sign up a china mobile plan first month 38 then i went to their service centre and downgrade to 6rmb per month. super good.

 

[RelaZZ]

i just recently sign up a china mobile plan first month 38 then i went to their service centre and downgrade to 6rmb per month. super good.

Did you sign up for the plan in China?