Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill

Chinese telecom carriers are starting to sell monthly AI token packages.

China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile are testing or offering plans for consumers and businesses.

Pricing and quotas are tied to token volume, making AI access look more like a utility service.

The move could change how people pay for and use AI tools such as ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and AI agents.