Islands, Taiwan
Internet in Penghu: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Penghu?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi works for basic tasks; mobile 4G/5G is fine in Magong. Not a typical remote-work base.
Getting online in Penghu
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Chunghwa Telecom in Magong and larger villages; about 600–1,200 TWD a month. Outer islands are slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi works for basic tasks; mobile 4G/5G is fine in Magong. Not a typical remote-work base. |
| Outages | Storm and typhoon outages |
| 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 in Penghu
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 Penghu?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi works for basic tasks; mobile 4G/5G is fine in Magong. Not a typical remote-work base.
Which SIM card should I get in Penghu?
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
- Penghu National Scenic Area
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Taiwan Arrival Card
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 Spotted something out of date?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.