eSIM for Taiwan
Taiwan at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- Chunghwa, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +886
Taiwan has excellent mobile infrastructure supported by three major carriers—Chunghwa, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone—operating 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G networks. Visitors will find coverage across key frequency bands including B1 (2100 MHz), B3 (1800 MHz), and B7 (2600 MHz) for LTE, plus n78 (3.5 GHz) and n258 (mmWave) for 5G services. A travel eSIM compatible with these networks will work on any modern eSIM-capable phone.
Roaming charges from a home carrier tend to be expensive in Taiwan, making a travel eSIM the typically most cost-effective and convenient choice for visitors. Local carriers do issue eSIMs to residents, but the competitive travel-eSIM market offers better value for tourists and short-term travelers seeking mobile connectivity during their stay.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | Chunghwa, Taiwan Mobile, Far EasTone |
| Key travel bands | B1(2100), B3(1800), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz), n258(mmWave) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Taipei |
| Calling code | +886 |
Travel eSIM or local SIM in Taiwan?
Roaming from a home carrier is typically expensive here, but the travel-eSIM market is highly competitive — a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest, easiest option for visitors. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for Taiwan
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.