However, many free networks (including that in the Beijing's PEK Airport) require submitting a Chinese mobile number to which they can text an access code, thus rendering them off-limits to many foreigners.
Kodwa-ke, amanethiwekhi amaningi wamahhala (kufaka phakathi leso esikhumulweni sezindiza saseBeijing's PEK) adinga ukuthumela inombolo yeselula yaseChina, abangabhalela yona ikhodi yokufinyelela, ngaleyo ndlela abanikeze umkhawulo kubantu abaningi bakwamanye amazwe.