📱 Telecom & Internet
Chunghwa Telecom
Taiwan's largest and former state-owned telecom operator, offering mobile, home internet, and TV services nationwide. About Chunghwa Telecom: Chunghwa Telecom (中華電信) is Taiwan's largest telecom operator and former state monopoly, providing mobile voice and data plans, extensive home fiber broadband coverage, and TV services, generally regarded as having the widest network coverage on the island. Key Features: Widest Network Coverage: Generally regarded as having the strongest and most extensive signal coverage across Taiwan. Extensive Fiber Broadband: Leading home fiber internet coverage, especially in urban and suburban areas. Flexible Prepaid and Postpaid Plans: A wide range of tariffs for different data and call usage needs. MOD TV Service: Chunghwa Telecom's own IPTV service, often bundled with internet plans. How to Get Started: Visit a Chunghwa Telecom store with your passport and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) if a foreign national. Choose a prepaid (pay-as-you-go) or postpaid (monthly contract) plan based on your needs. Activate the SIM and set up billing or top-up as required. Manage your plan, usage, and bills through the Chunghwa Telecom app. Important Notice: Foreign residents generally need a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) to register a postpaid SIM in their own name — short-term visitors are often better served by a prepaid tourist SIM package instead.
Taiwan Mobile
One of Taiwan's three major mobile network operators, offering mobile, home internet, and entertainment services nationwide. About Taiwan Mobile: Taiwan Mobile (台灣大哥大) is one of Taiwan's three major telecom operators, providing mobile voice and data plans alongside home broadband internet and its own MyVideo streaming service, competing with Chunghwa Telecom and FarEasTone. Key Features: Nationwide Mobile Coverage: 4G/5G coverage across Taiwan's cities and most rural areas. Flexible Prepaid and Postpaid Plans: A range of tariffs for different data and call usage needs. MyVideo Streaming: Bundled or discounted access to Taiwan Mobile's own video streaming service. Home Internet Options: Fixed broadband packages available in many areas. How to Get Started: Visit a Taiwan Mobile store with your passport and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) if a foreign national. Choose a prepaid (pay-as-you-go) or postpaid (monthly contract) plan based on your needs. Activate the SIM and set up billing or top-up as required. Manage your plan, usage, and bills through the Taiwan Mobile app. Important Notice: Foreign residents generally need a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) to register a postpaid SIM in their own name — short-term visitors are often better served by a prepaid tourist SIM package instead.
FarEasTone
One of Taiwan's three major mobile network operators, offering mobile, home internet, and digital services nationwide. About FarEasTone: FarEasTone (遠傳電信) is one of Taiwan's three major telecom operators, providing mobile voice and data plans alongside home broadband internet and various digital services, competing with Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile. Key Features: Nationwide Mobile Coverage: 4G/5G coverage across Taiwan's cities and most rural areas. Flexible Prepaid and Postpaid Plans: A range of tariffs for different data and call usage needs. Home Internet Options: Fixed broadband packages available in many areas. Digital Services Ecosystem: Bundled access to various FarEasTone-affiliated apps and services. How to Get Started: Visit a FarEasTone store with your passport and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) if a foreign national. Choose a prepaid (pay-as-you-go) or postpaid (monthly contract) plan based on your needs. Activate the SIM and set up billing or top-up as required. Manage your plan, usage, and bills through the FarEasTone app. Important Notice: Foreign residents generally need a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) to register a postpaid SIM in their own name — short-term visitors are often better served by a prepaid tourist SIM package instead.