When traveling abroad, high-speed internet is always important for a smooth experience. Whether you want to use Google Maps or download your ticket online, you always need the internet. So, is there free Wi-Fi that you can easily connect to in Taiwan? Yes! But we still recommend you to get a SIM card in case you are traveling in a rural area where Wi-Fi is hardly covered.
In this article, we will show you how to connect to free Wi-Fi and what is the best option for SIM cards when visiting Taiwan.
How to get free Wi-Fi in Taiwan?
Taiwan government provides several free public Wi-Fi for visitors. They are easy to access. Simply connect them with your smartphone and laptop and agree with the terms of use, and then you get free Wi-Fi! No account is required in advance. You will find “iTaiwan” in almost all indoor facilities in every city including Penghu, Kingmen and Mazu. Moreover, you can access “TPE-Free” in most MRT stations, bus stops and some tourist attractions when visiting Taipei. In Taichung, you can find free Wi-Fi named “iTaichung”.
Here is the iTaiwan Free Wifi website where you can find all of their hotspots in Taiwan.
Should you get a SIM card / eSIM /Portable Wi-Fi router when traveling in Taiwan?
With all the convenient free Wi-Fi mentioned above, is it still necessary to get a SIM card when visiting Taiwan? Well, I think it depends on your plan.
If you will only stay in Taipei and not plan to visit the outskirts such as Jiuhen, Yangmingshan and Wulai, the public free Wi-Fi should be fine. However, if you plan an itinerary outside Taipei or gonna drive a car, then getting a SIM card or portable Wi-Fi are better option, as you will have to use Google Maps, access online tickets, track buses, and contact Hotel or Airbnb hosts.
Best SIM card / eSIM / portable Wi-Fi router choices
Source: KKdays
In Taiwan, there are three major telecommunications operators: Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone, and Taiwan Mobile. Among them, Chunghwa Telecom has the most comprehensive signal distribution, and it also boasts the highest coverage for 5G signals. Therefore, we recommend purchasing a SIM card with Chunghwa Telecom as the signal source, as it ensures the maximum stability of signals during your travels.
You can order SIM card, eSIM and portable Wi-Fi routers all on Klook or KKdays in advance and pick them up at the airport. Here are some of the best deals we recommend:
- SIM card
Klook and KKdays provide various packages of SIM cards that travelers can choose according to their itinerary. You can pick it up at three airports (Taoyuan International Airport, Taichung International Airport, and Kaohsiung International Airport) in Taiwan. It provides one SIM card with in three sizes (Micro / Nano / Normal).
⭐ 4G SIM Card for Taiwan from Chunghwa Telecom (Klook)
⭐ Taiwan Mobile Unlimited 4G SIM Card from Taiwan Mobile (KKdays) - eSIM
If you prefer eSIM, there are many eSIM providers offer eSIM for Taiwan only and Asia extensively. Before ordering, check out whether your phone supports eSIM. Here is a list of all phones compatible with eSIM: https://yesim.app/compatible-devices/
⭐ Nomad Taiwan eSIM: It has 5G NR access. It only provides data without phone calls. The data plan covered from 1GB to 50 GB for 7 to 30 days.
⭐ Holafly Taiwan eSIM: Holafly provides unlimited data plans from 19 to 99 EUR for 5 to 90 days. - Portable Wi-Fi router
If you travel with family or friends, a portable Wi-Fi router can be a good choice. However, current Wi-Fi router providers only have access to 4G but not 5G, which is a disadvantage.
⭐ 4G WiFi router for Taiwan (Klook)
Get your SIM card / portable Wi-Fi router at the airport
After ordering your SIM card or Wi-Fi router online, you will receive an e-voucher. Present your voucher with your passport or photo ID at the airport and you get your SIM card or Wi-Fi router! That is how easy it is. Here are where to pick up your SIM card / Wi-Fi router at each airport in Taiwan.
Taoyuan International Airport – Terminal 1
Source: Taoyuan International Airport
After you collect your luggage, go to the corner at the 1st floor at terminal 1. You will find Chunghua Telecom and Taiwan Mobile counters.
Taoyuan International Airport – Terminal 2
Source: Taoyuan International Airport
The cellular service at terminal 2 is also at the 1st floor, the same floor where baggage carousels are. After you collect your luggage and go through the immigration gate, turn right and you will find one of the cellular service spots at the corner.
Kaohsiung International Airport
Source: Kaohsiung International Airport
The telecom service at Kaohsiung International Airport is at the 1st floor close to the lobby. See the number 9 in the terminal lobby plan.
Don’t know which terminal you will arrive at? Check out our guide for the airport in Taiwan in this article.
Get your SIM card / portable Wi-Fi router in your country
Do you want to obtain a SIM card or Wi-Fi device in your country in advance? There are some options available on Klook for you to order, although most are in the Asian region. However, most deals are worse than SIM Cards picked up at Taiwan airport.
You can find all the choices here on Klook including Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Phillippines, and India. After placing an order, it will be delivered to your home through home delivery or you can pick up at the airport in your country. Please remember to place your order at least one week in advance to ensure that you receive it before departing for Taiwan!
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