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Taipei eSIM

91 Taiwan plans · from $4.83

Taipei runs on an MRT that is clean, cheap and comprehensively signposted, and a night market culture that changes by the district. A travel eSIM covers the city and the whole island — including Taroko Gorge and the east coast, where the road hugs cliffs and knowing your coverage is genuinely useful.

Landing at Taoyuan & Songshan (TPE / TSA)

The Airport MRT reaches Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes on the express service. Songshan, the city airport, handles some regional flights and sits on the metro network itself — check which one your ticket uses.

eSIM plans that cover Taipei

Taipei is covered by every Taiwan plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

Asia only

7 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$4.83

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$4.92

2 GB

Asia only

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$8.45

3 GB

Asia only

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$11.44

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.32

5 GB

Asia only

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$18.24

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$19.72

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$27.11

10 GB

Asia only

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$32.66

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$38.21

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$56.69

20 GB

Global - Light only

60 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$57.64

20 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$57.71

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$112.16

50 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$129.20

50 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$135.29

100 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$233.22

100 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$236.48

100 GB

Asia only

180 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$283.53

Which networks you'll be on in Taipei

Siima eSIMs for Taiwan ride Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile. Chunghwa has the widest coverage on the east coast and in the mountains; both are excellent across Taipei.

Coverage around Taipei

Taipei MRT

Full coverage in every station and tunnel across the network, including the airport line. Taiwan fitted its metro for mobile service early and thoroughly.

Ximending, Da'an and the night markets

Dense 5G throughout. Shilin and Raohe night markets get crowded enough to slow throughput at peak, but never drop.

Elephant Mountain and Beitou

The Taipei 101 viewpoint trail and the Beitou hot spring valley are both covered, including the trail steps and the thermal valley walk.

Jiufen, Taroko and the east coast

Jiufen and the northern coast are well covered. Taroko Gorge has signal at the visitor centre and main road, and loses it in the narrower canyon trails and tunnels.

How much data you need

A week in Taipei is 3–4 GB. Add data for an around-the-island loop — the east coast rail and the mountain roads mean constant navigation.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does a Taiwan eSIM work in mainland China or Hong Kong?
No. Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau are all separate for mobile plan purposes and each needs its own coverage. A China plan also has the Great Firewall to contend with, which Taiwan does not.
Can I use the same eSIM in Taipei, Tainan and Taroko Gorge?
Yes. Siima plans for Taiwan are island-wide, covering Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Hualien and the high-speed rail between them.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Taipei?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Taiwan, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Taipei?
A week in Taipei is 3–4 GB. Add data for an around-the-island loop — the east coast rail and the mountain roads mean constant navigation.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Taipei?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Taipei start from $4.83 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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