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Chunghwa Telecom Taiwan, Mobile Taiwan
High-speed prepaid eSIM for Taiwan providing 4G/5G mobile data infrastructure. Designed for travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals requiring low-latency connectivity for GPS, video calls, and remote work.
Stop worrying about roaming fees or finding Wi-Fi. With GlobaleSIM, you get instant, reliable connectivity in Taiwan from the moment you touch down, keeping you connected throughout your entire journey.
Includes a dedicated USA (+1) or UK (+44) mobile number. Requires a voice plan purchase to activate calling and SMS capabilities. Enables outbound calls to local and international destinations.
Supports inbound SMS. Please note that these are VoIP numbers; while they may work for many services, we cannot guarantee compatibility with all platforms, as many restrict the use of virtual/VoIP numbers for registration.
Enjoy a fixed-price cellular plan with no hidden activation fees, no contracts, and zero roaming charges — the perfect cost-effective solution for international data and calling.
Access real-time assistance from our human support team anytime, anywhere. Get expert help with installation, troubleshooting, or plan management via our app or web portal.
Works with all eSIM-enabled, carrier-unlocked smartphones including iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Pixel.
List of compatible devices:
* The following devices do NOT support eSIM technology:
– iPhones purchased in Japan, China, Hong Kong, or Macau
* The following devices do NOT support eSIM technology:
– All Samsung S20 FE / S21 FE models
– Samsung S20 / S21 / Galaxy Z Flip 5G purchased in the USA
– Samsung Note 20 Ultra / Galaxy Z Fold 2 purchased in the USA or Hong Kong
* The following devices are NOT supported:
– Pixel 3 from Australia, Yemen, or Japan
– Pixel 3a purchased in South Asia with the Verizon carrier
* Huawei P40 Pro+ does NOT support this technology.
OthersTaiwan runs on the phone: the transit card app, high-speed rail tickets, night-market food finders, scooter and bike rentals, and the group chat that decides which dumpling place to try next. Arriving at Taoyuan with only a home roaming pass means paying daily for all of it, and queueing at an airport counter is a poor start to the trip. A Taiwan eSIM is easier: buy online, install over Wi-Fi at home, and your phone connects automatically on landing while your own number stays live on your primary SIM.
GlobaleSIM’s eSIM Taiwan connects to two partner operators, Chunghwa Telecom Taiwan and Mobile Taiwan. Two networks on one prepaid data plan means your phone attaches to whichever is available, and you can switch manually if one is weak inside a mall or on a mountain road. Coverage is excellent in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Hualien and along the high-speed rail and highway corridors; in the central mountains, the gorges of Taroko and the rural east coast, signal is thinner on all networks.
Taiwan eSIM plans start from $4 for 1GB and go up through 2GB, 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 15GB and 20GB. Validity is 7 days for 1GB, 10 days for 2GB, 14 days for 3GB, 21 days for 5GB, and 30 days for 10GB, 15GB and 20GB. A five-day Taipei city break with maps, metro and food apps is fine on 3GB; a two-week island loop with navigation, video calls and a lot of photo uploads suits 10GB; remote workers and hotspot sharers should choose 15GB or 20GB. The clock starts only at the first connection to a supported network in Taiwan, so installing before your flight loses no days.
Data-only is enough for most visitors, since hotels, hosts and tour operators in Taiwan respond on messaging apps and your own number still rings on the primary SIM. If you need to phone restaurants for reservations, call a rental desk or receive SMS codes, add a voice-minutes bundle (+100, +200 or +300 minutes) and you receive a dedicated international phone number (US +1 or UK +44) for calls and SMS. Data-only travelers do not get calling.
Taiwan has plenty of free public Wi-Fi in stations and convenience stores, but registration steps and dropouts make it a backup rather than a plan. Navigation apps handle the metro, buses and the high-speed rail well, and bike-share and scooter apps need a live connection to unlock. Night markets and small eateries are largely cash-only, so keep a map of ATMs handy; convenience stores accept cards and can top up transit cards. For a day trip to the outlying islands, expect weaker signal on the ferries. Data works only inside Taiwan; for onward travel, pick a plan for the next country.
Two partner networks, one transparent price, hotspot support, the option of a real phone number and human help around the clock. The Taiwan eSIM works on any carrier-unlocked eSIM device, including iPhone 11 and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel.
Still have questions? Check our Global Connectivity Guide for expert tips on 5G, device compatibility, and travel hacks.
Traveling to Taiwan shouldn't be complicated. Whether you're navigating urban centers or exploring rural areas, our 5G-ready eSIM ensures you stay connected from the moment you land. We simplify your international connectivity so you can focus on the experience, not the roaming bills.
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| GlobaleSIM Digital eSIM | International Roaming Traditional carrier | Physical SIM Local store purchase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Activation | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No Hidden Fees | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Keep Your Number | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| 5G High-Speed Internet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affordable Pricing | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
Why choose digital over physical? GlobalESIM eliminates the need for card swapping, protects your primary SIM, and offers instant activation—the modern standard for international travel in 2026.
Pro Tip: You don't need to remove your physical SIM card. Keep it in your phone to receive important SMS and 2FA codes, while using GlobaleSIM for all your data needs. It's the safest way to travel.
Optimization Trick: To make your data last longer, disable “Background App Refresh” for non-essential apps and turn off automatic photo backups while on cellular data. You'll be surprised how much further your plan goes!
Traveler's Hack: Before heading to remote areas or national parks, download your destination on Google Maps while on Wi-Fi. Your GPS will work perfectly even if you hit a “dead zone” in the mountains.
Quick Start: Buy your eSIM today, but only activate it when you land. Your plan validity only starts from the moment you connect to a local network at your destination.
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