Stepping off the plane in Taipei with a dead phone is no way to start a trip. With a Taiwan eSIM, you are online before you reach baggage claim, ready to hail a taxi, message home, or pull up your hotel address.
Why use an eSIM in Taiwan
A traditional SIM means hunting for a counter, showing your passport, and swapping out your home card. An eSIM is a digital profile you install in minutes, with none of the hassle.
- No physical card to lose or swap
- Install before you fly, activate when you land
- Keep your home number active for calls and texts
- Avoid eye-watering roaming charges
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View Taiwan plans →Networks & coverage
Taiwan has some of the fastest, most reliable mobile internet in Asia. Our eSIMs connect to top-tier carriers including Chunghwa Telecom, Far EasTone, and Taiwan Mobile, all offering broad 4G/LTE and expanding 5G.
- Taipei and New Taipei: excellent 5G across the metro and MRT
- Taichung and Tainan: strong 4G/5G downtown and at major sights
- Kaohsiung: reliable coverage across the harbour city
Coverage reaches well into the mountains and along the east coast, though deep gorges and remote trails may dip to 4G.
How to get connected
1. Buy your Taiwan eSIM online and check your email for the QR code. 2. Install by scanning the QR code (Settings then Cellular or Mobile Data, then Add eSIM). 3. Activate data roaming for the eSIM line when you land, and you are online.
How much data do you need
- Light use (maps, chat, email): 1 to 3 GB for a short trip
- Average traveler (social, browsing, some video): 5 to 10 GB per week
- Heavy use (streaming, hotspot, remote work): 15 GB or an unlimited plan
Taiwan's free public Wi-Fi (iTaiwan) helps stretch your data in cities.
Good to know
- Capital: Taipei
- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD, NT$)
- Language: Mandarin Chinese (Taiwanese Hokkien widely spoken)
- Time zone: UTC+8
- Must-see: Taipei 101, Taroko Gorge, and the lantern-lit old streets of Jiufen
FAQ
Is my phone compatible? Most phones from the last few years support eSIM, including recent iPhones, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel models. Check your settings for an eSIM or Add Cellular Plan option.
When should I install the eSIM? Install it at home over Wi-Fi before you travel. It will not activate until you arrive in Taiwan and switch on data roaming for the line.
Can I keep WhatsApp and my number? Yes. WhatsApp is tied to your phone number, not your data plan, so it works as usual. Keep your home SIM enabled for calls and texts while using the eSIM for data.
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Instant delivery, 4G/5G speeds, no roaming bills.
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