City, Taiwan
Internet in Hsinchu: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Hsinchu?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common, though many cafés limit stays on busy days; Regus and Spaces offer coworking.
Getting online in Hsinchu
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Chunghwa Telecom and others in most apartments; about 600–1,200 TWD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common, though many cafés limit stays on busy days; Regus and Spaces offer coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier counters at Taoyuan and Kaohsiung airports sell unlimited-data tourist SIMs, about NT$300–1,000 for 3–30 days; passport plus a second ID. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, FarEasTone |
| Monthly data plan | NT$300–1,000 ($9–31) |
Coworking spaces in Hsinchu
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Regus Hsinchu (Wishun) | Science Park / Big City | — |
| Spaces Hsinchu | East District and Science Park | — |
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Hsinchu?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common, though many cafés limit stays on busy days; Regus and Spaces offer coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Hsinchu?
Carrier counters at Taoyuan and Kaohsiung airports sell unlimited-data tourist SIMs, about NT$300–1,000 for 3–30 days; passport plus a second ID.
Can I use an eSIM in Taiwan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Hsinchu?
Yes: Regus Hsinchu (Wishun), Spaces Hsinchu.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Taiwan
- Chunghwa Telecom
- Taiwan Mobile
- FarEasTone
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
- Taiwan Railway (TRA)
- Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Regus Hsinchu
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.