Why Students Choose
Panda Mobile?
Panda Mobile?
Get Your U.S. Number Before Arrival
Connected Upon Arrival
Airport Pickup
School Registration
Essential App Sign-Ups
Housing Applications
Open a Bank Account
Connected Upon Arrival
Airport Pickup
Housing Applications
School Registration
Open a Bank Account
Essential App Sign-Ups
Reliable Nationwide CoverageReliable
Nationwide
Coverage
Nationwide
Coverage
Exclusive OnePool™
Shared Data in the U.S. & ChinaExclusive OnePool™
Shared Data in
the U.S. & China
Shared Data in the U.S. & ChinaExclusive OnePool™
Shared Data in
the U.S. & China
Live Chinese-Speaking
Customer SupportLive
Chinese-Speaking
Customer Support
Customer SupportLive
Chinese-Speaking
Customer Support
Choose your Best Student Plan
Use your EDU email at checkout to unlock student discounts
OnePool™
One plan, shared data
in the U.S. and China
in the U.S. and China
Use your plan in both the U.S. and China
with OnePool™
with OnePool™
Stay connected while traveling without switching SIM cards or losing access to your U.S. number.
Use in the U.S.
Strong coverage for study, work, entertainment, and everyday communication.
Use in China
Continue using your plan's shared data when you travel back to China.
Keep your U.S. number
Receive verification codes from your school, bank, and essential U.S. apps.
No SIM swapping
Supports both eSIM and physical SIM, covering the most important student use cases with one plan.
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Built for
International Students
Not Just Another Phone Plan.
International Students
Not Just Another Phone Plan.
Feature
Panda MobilePanda
Mobile
Mobile
Traditional Carriers
Student exclusive offers
Sometimes
OnePool™ U.S.-China shared data
Use while traveling back to China
Usually requires international roaming
Bilingual customer support
Usually not available
No long-term contract
Depends on the plan
eSIM / Physical SIM
Depends on the plan
Get Started with
Panda Mobile in Minutes
Panda Mobile in Minutes
1
Choose Your Student Plan
2
Activate Online
Supports eSIM or physical SIM.
3
Stay Connected
Use your plan while studying in the U.S. and when traveling back to China.
FAQ
Frequently
Asked Questions
Asked Questions
Q
When should international students get a U.S. mobile plan?
We recommend getting one before or shortly after arriving in the U.S., so you can easily handle school registration, banking, and daily needs.
Q
Does Panda Mobile support eSIM?
Yes. You can choose eSIM or physical SIM based on your device.
Q
Can I pause my plan and keep my number when I return to China?
Yes. You can keep your U.S. number and continue using it when you return.
Q
Do I need a long-term contract?
No. There are no long-term contracts, so you can choose the plan that fits your needs.
Q
Can I keep using my U.S. number when I'm in China?
Yes. Our exclusive OnePool™ lets you share data in the U.S. and China without changing SIM cards.
Q
How do I get the student discount?
Verify with your school EDU email to unlock the student discount.
Q
How do I refer a friend and earn rewards?
Go to the Referral Program page in your account and share your referral code or link. Once your friend activates, both of you will receive rewards. There's no limit.
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