City, Taiwan
Internet in Kaohsiung: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kaohsiung?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in cafés and Pier-2 creative spaces, but laptop policies vary.
Getting online in Kaohsiung
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre of 300 Mbps–1 Gbps is common, about 600–1,000 TWD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is common in cafés and Pier-2 creative spaces, but laptop policies vary. |
| 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$300–600 ($9.4–18.8) |
Coworking in Kaohsiung
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Kaohsiung?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in cafés and Pier-2 creative spaces, but laptop policies vary.
Which SIM card should I get in Kaohsiung?
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.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Taiwan
- Chunghwa Telecom
- Taiwan Mobile
- FarEasTone
- Kaohsiung Rapid Transit
- Kaohsiung Tourism
- Taiwan High Speed Rail
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 Spotted something out of date?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.