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Chunghwa Telecom
Taiwan's largest and former state-owned telecom operator, offering mobile, home internet, and TV services nationwide.
What it helps with
- Data right after landingTaoyuan airport counters.
- Unlimited data for a tripDay-based plans.
- eSIM before the tripOnline activation.
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.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: A Chunghwa Telecom tourist SIM needs a passport and a second ID such as a driving licence or national ID card.
- Good to know: Airport counters at Taoyuan stay open for most international arrivals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Chunghwa Telecom work with a foreign bank card in Taiwan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Chunghwa Telecom available in English?
- Yes, Chunghwa Telecom has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Chunghwa Telecom?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Chunghwa Telecom.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Chunghwa Telecom?
- No, Chunghwa Telecom doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Chunghwa Telecom?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Chunghwa Telecom cost?
- Tourist SIMs with unlimited data by days; resident monthly plans
