How to Get Internet & SIM Cards

Staying connected in Taiwan is super easy, whether you're snapping street food pics or navigating hidden alleyways, you'll want data on the go. Here's how to stay online from the moment you land.

📱 SIM Cards

Getting a SIM card is simple and can be done right at the airport or in major cities.

Top Providers:

• Chunghwa Telecom – Best overall coverage, even in the mountains

• Taiwan Mobile – Great value for urban travel

• FarEasTone – Popular with short-term visitors

Where to buy:

• Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE): SIM counters are right by arrivals. Just bring your passport.

• Convenience stores: Some offer SIMs, but airport counters are more foreigner-friendly.

• Telecom shops in the city: You’ll find them in malls and train stations.

Tourist SIM deals:

• 3-day, 5-day, 7-day, 10-day, or 30-day unlimited data plans

• Usually include local calls

• Prices start around NT$300–NT$1000, depending on the package

💡 WRUGoing tip: Buy at the airport for the easiest setup and English-speaking service.

💡 What You’ll Need

• Passport

• Sometimes a second form of ID (just in case)

• Your unlocked phone

🌐 eSIMs & Pocket Wi-Fi

Want to skip the SIM card swap?

• eSIMs are now offered by major providers like Chunghwa and Taiwan Mobile — perfect for newer phones.

• Pocket Wi-Fi routers are also available for rent at the airport or online in advance — great for groups or families.

🛜 Free Wi-Fi Spots

• iTaiwan: Free government-run Wi-Fi in train stations, MRT, and some public buildings. Sign up at an info counter with your passport.

• Cafes, hotels, malls: Most offer reliable and free Wi-Fi.

• Taipei Metro (MRT): Many stations have free Wi-Fi for short sessions.