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FarEasTone
One of Taiwan's three major mobile network operators, offering mobile, home internet, and digital 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 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.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: A FarEasTone 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 FarEasTone 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 FarEasTone available in English?
- Yes, FarEasTone has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use FarEasTone?
- No, an international phone number generally works for FarEasTone.
- Do I need local ID or residency for FarEasTone?
- No, FarEasTone doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use FarEasTone?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does FarEasTone cost?
- Tourist SIMs with unlimited data by days; resident monthly plans
