{"id":1143,"date":"2018-02-23T17:21:17","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T09:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=1143"},"modified":"2022-11-15T01:40:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T17:40:39","slug":"how-to-buy-a-prepaid-sim-card-in-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/how-to-buy-a-prepaid-sim-card-in-taiwan\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy A Prepaid SIM Card in Taiwan in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re anything like me you can’t survive long without your cell phone. When I step off the plane I’m already calculating the number of steps to the nearest SIM card Kiosk. It’s a good thing there are plenty of places to buy a prepaid SIM card in Taiwan! Another good thing is that competition is heating up between Taiwan’s two biggest telecom companies. This means there are more choices for tourists buying a Taiwanese SIM card in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many SIM providers around the world make “too good to be true” promises of unlimited data and unrestricted use. The true terms of use are often shrouded in mystery until you run out of data 3-days into your unlimited plan. The good news is that data plans in Taiwan are fairly straightforward. Just make sure you navigate the various options and choose the plan that is best suited for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taiwan is less traveled than many other Asian countries. But don’t let that fool you – this small island is quite advanced from a technological standpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, visitors can expect affordable high-speed cell connections across the island. And the best part is that prepaid SIM cards in Taiwan come at a budget-friendly price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies offering a prepaid SIM card in Taiwan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three major companies that offer Taiwan sim cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Chung Hwa Telecom<\/strong> (\u4e2d\u83ef\u96fb\u4fe1<\/strong>) often abbreviated CHT. The mobile company was once government-owned and was Taiwan’s only telephone service. More providers have entered the market since regulations opened up roughly 20 years ago. However, Chung Hwa Telecom holds a dominating position in the Taiwanese mobile market.<\/li>
  2. Taiwan Mobile<\/strong> (\u53f0\u7063\u5927\u54e5\u5927<\/strong>) The company has a 25% market share in Taiwan. Taiwan Mobile offers a competitive rate on SIM cards and monthly data SIM cards in Taiwan.<\/li>
  3. Far Eastone<\/strong> (\u9060\u50b3\u96fb\u4fe1\u80a1\u4efd\u6709\u9650\u516c\u53f8<\/strong>) Far Eastone is similar in size to Taiwan Mobile and offers prepaid SIM cards with good coverage in Taipei City.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The three companies offer comparable services in Taipei save for a few minor differences. If you are looking for a prepaid SIM card in Taiwan all three will be able to serve your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Which company should I choose?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When you travel to Taiwan you should definitely look for a 4G data prepaid SIM card. All the major companies now offer 4G LTE cell service as a standard feature. Most tourists SIM cards in Taiwan now offer unlimited 4G for the duration of the card. This is a huge step up from previous years when SIM data was limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I would highly recommend Chung Hwa Telecom if you plan on traveling to less populated cities or mountains<\/strong> around Taiwan. CHT has the most expansive coverage out of the top three mobile phone providers. CHT service extends to some of the less populated areas of Taiwan’s mountainous interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, any of the three companies will suffice if you plan on staying in the city. As noted above, the network coverage in Taipei is consistently fast. (check the bottom of this post for a 4G speed check).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I personally prefer Taiwan Mobile in Taipei City<\/strong>. Especially if signing a long-term contract. When I first came to Taiwan, I signed a 2-year contract with Chung Hwa Telecom. The service was good but my data speed was throttled after the first 2GB. That part of the contract wasn’t explained to me when I signed the contract so I am not a big fan of the company. I’ve since switched to Taiwan Mobile which does not limit my connection speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With that said, please note that this was my personal experience. You shouldn’t face any throttling issues when purchasing a short-term SIM card in Taiwan. The main factors to consider are your length of stay and the cost of the tourist SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cost of a prepaid SIM card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For up-to-date information and prices on Taiwanese SIM cards, please check out the following links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ChungHwa Tourist SIM Card<\/strong><\/a> – 3 to 30 day SIM cards for short-term visitors. CHT now offers SIM cards with up to 30-days validity. This is a big improvement over their initial offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Taiwan Mobile Tourist Sim Card<\/strong><\/a> – 3 to 30 day SIM cards for short-term visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    FarEastone Tourist Sim Card<\/strong><\/a> – 1 to 30-day SIM card options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Taiwan Mobile Pre-Paid SIM Card<\/strong><\/a> – Value-added SIM cards to be used within a 2 – 6 month period. Best for residents or long-term stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Taiwan Multi-Day SIM Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Chung Hwa Telecom<\/strong><\/em> – The biggest carrier with competitive rates. All pre-paid cards listed below include unlimited 4G data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    SIM Cards for short-term travel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    15-Day to 30-Day options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n