Originally Posted by
moondog
Data sims are pretty easy to buy and use (no need to register unless things have changed recently). Google Fi is also an okay option if you don't want to bother with a VPN.
I had to 'register' at PVG for a phone + data card last week. Well... sort of... they took a picture of me, passport, and SIM card package (with number) all in the one shot. Don't know if they send this off somewhere or just hold it 'in case'. Only took 30 seconds.