1GB
Best match7 days
14 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$1.80$1.90−5%
Taiwan eSIM
Taiwan is easy to cover by rail and MRT, and unlimited plans are easier to find here than in much of East Asia, which suits anyone who streams or goes live often. Most itineraries run down the western corridor from Taipei towards Kaohsiung and then detour into the mountains or across to the east coast, and those detours are exactly where the network behaves differently from the city.
Plans listed
36
Network
Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
TWD
This page carries 36 eSIM plans for Taiwan, riding on Chunghwa Telecom / Taiwan Mobile / Far EasTone with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups6 packages
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Taiwan +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Best for heavy data
Taiwan +13 countries 20GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$24.90$23.65
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$27.30$25.93Pick this plan
Taiwan +13 countries 2GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$13.90$13.20Pick this plan
Taiwan +13 countries 10GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Extra headroom$24.90$23.65Pick this plan
Taiwan +13 countries 20GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
- 20GB for 7 days, leaves about 183% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$41.30$39.23Pick this plan
Taiwan +13 countries 3GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
- 3GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days4 packages
Taiwan +13 countries 1GB 7 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Taiwan +11 countries 1GB 7 days
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Taiwan, Japan, China +9See all
Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$6.90$6.55
Taiwan +116 countries 1GB 7 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Australia +114See all
Taiwan, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
Taiwan +126 countries 1GB 7 days
127 countries · partner networks
Works in 127 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Australia +124See all
Taiwan, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Réunion, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
8–15 days2 packages
Taiwan +13 countries 3GB 15 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Taiwan +11 countries 3GB 15 days
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Taiwan, Japan, China +9See all
Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$15.90$15.10
16 days and longer19 packages
Taiwan +13 countries 3GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Taiwan +13 countries 5GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$7.90$7.50
Taiwan +116 countries 1GB 365 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Australia +114See all
Taiwan, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Taiwan +13 countries 10GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
Taiwan +11 countries 3GB 30 days
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Taiwan, Japan, China +9See all
Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$15.90$15.10
Taiwan +116 countries 3GB 30 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Australia +114See all
Taiwan, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$20.90$19.85
Daily · unlimited with fair use11 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Taiwan +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Taiwan +11 countries 500MB per day
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Taiwan, Japan, China +9See all
Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Taiwan +13 countries 2GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Taiwan +13 countries 3GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Taiwan +13 countries 5GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$6.90$6.55
Taiwan +11 countries 1GB per day
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Taiwan, Japan, China +9See all
Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$6.90$6.55
Covers several countries36 packages
Packages valid beyond one country; the card lists them.
Taiwan +13 countries 1GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Taiwan +13 countries 1GB 7 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Taiwan +11 countries 500MB per day
12 countries · partner networks
Works in 12 countries: Taiwan, Japan, China +9See all
Taiwan, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Thailand
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Taiwan +13 countries 2GB per day
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Taiwan +13 countries 3GB 15 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Taiwan +13 countries 3GB 30 days
14 countries · partner networks
Works in 14 countries: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong +11See all
Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
Around 1–2GB a day for a typical visitor using maps, chat and photo uploads. If you go live or stream video during the day, budget noticeably more or simply take an unlimited plan instead of topping up mid-trip.
When you land
Taoyuan (TPE) and Kaohsiung (KHH) are the main gateways, with Songshan (TSA) handling shorter regional flights. Switch the eSIM on while you are still taxiing, so you can book rail tickets or check the airport MRT timetable before you walk out of the terminal.
Where coverage changes
The western corridor from Taipei down to Kaohsiung is well covered, including on high-speed trains. Mountain routes such as Alishan and Taroko, plus parts of the east coast highway, weaken or drop out entirely, so download maps and save your tickets to the phone before you start climbing.
Cities travellers ask about
- Taipei — City-wide including MRT stations and the night markets.
- Taichung — Solid across the urban area and at the high-speed rail station.
- Hualien — Fine in town, but parts of Taroko Gorge have no service at all.
- Kaohsiung — Port and city areas are well covered; the Cijin ferry varies.
Read it city by city: Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung
Apps to install before you fly
- Google Maps works well in Taiwan for walking and driving
- The TRA and THSR apps for booking rail tickets ahead
- Taipei Metro Go for MRT routes in the capital
Networks in Taiwan
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Chunghwa Telecom | 4G / 5G |
| Taiwan Mobile | 4G / 5G |
| Far EasTone | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan +13 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +11 countries 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +13 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +13 countries 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +13 countries 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +11 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +116 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +13 countries 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +11 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +116 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +11 countries 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Taiwan +13 countries 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Will the connection drop on the Taiwan high-speed rail?+
Most of the western line stays connected, but tunnels cut it briefly before it recovers on its own. If you need to send work or check in online while moving, do it while the train is stopped at a station, and download any document you expect to open so you are not waiting for it to reload.
What should I prepare for signal at Alishan or Taroko?+
Download the offline map for that area, save your train or bus tickets as images on the phone, and tell your accommodation when you expect to be reachable, because some mountain road sections run for kilometres without service. Everything comes back to normal once you descend into town again.
Can I share a Taiwan plan as a hotspot with friends?+
It depends on the terms of each plan, so check the plan page before buying to see whether hotspot sharing is included. If it is, remember that the allowance drains faster with every device you attach, and the phone doing the sharing loses battery much quicker than usual, so carry a power bank.
When does a Taiwan eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026