Taipei is one of Taiwan’s most compelling destinations for long-term expats and remote workers. Taipei is one of Asia’s best-kept secrets for digital nomads and expats. The city offers world-class internet infrastructure, an extremely high quality of life, excellent food at very low cost, safe streets, and efficient public transport. The Taiwan Gold Card visa has made it accessible for skilled professionals and remote workers.

This guide covers everything you need to get connected in Taipei — from the moment you land to setting up a permanent home internet connection.

Mobile Coverage in Taipei

Chunghwa Telecom has the strongest coverage nationally — Taiwan ranks top 3 globally for internet speed. In Taipei’s main residential and business areas, coverage is consistently strong. Data pricing in Taiwan is competitive — check connectpls.com for current plan pricing in your specific destination.

Option 1: eSIM — Instant Connectivity on Arrival

A ConnectPls eSIM activated before your flight gives you working Taiwan data from the moment you land. Navigate to your accommodation, coordinate logistics, and start exploring Taipei from your first hour — no carrier shop, no registration queue, no connectivity gap.

ConnectPls eSIM plans for Taiwan connect through Chunghwa Telecom’s network for the strongest available coverage throughout Taipei and surrounding areas. No local documentation required.

Option 2: SIM Card — Best Value for Longer Stays

For stays over a month, a Taiwan SIM card gives you a local +886 number and better long-term data value. Chunghwa Telecom has the strongest coverage in Taipei and nationally. ConnectPls SIM cards for Taiwan are available with flexible monthly subscriptions — no local bank account or documentation required to start.

Option 3: Portable WiFi — Multi-Device Coverage

Working from Taipei with a laptop, tablet, and phone all needing simultaneous connections? A ConnectPls portable WiFi subscription gives you a dedicated hotspot covering all devices at once — independent of your phone’s battery and data plan. Particularly useful during the first month before home broadband is arranged.

Fixed Broadband in Taipei

Home fibre broadband in Taipei is fast and affordable. Packages typically deliver 100-500Mbps for 18-37 euros per month. Most apartments in expat-popular areas are pre-wired for fibre. You’ll need a local address and typically some local documentation for the contract. Installation is typically 5-7 business days. During this period, ConnectPls covers all your connectivity needs without any gap.