City, Taiwan
Internet in Taichung: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Taichung?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Taichung has many laptop-friendly cafés with wifi and power; many ask you to order regularly.
Getting online in Taichung
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre of 300 Mbps–1 Gbps is standard, about 600–1,000 TWD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Taichung has many laptop-friendly cafés with wifi and power; many ask you to order regularly. |
| 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) |
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 Taichung?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Taichung has many laptop-friendly cafés with wifi and power; many ask you to order regularly.
Which SIM card should I get in Taichung?
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.
More about Taichung
Going to Taichung solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Taichung meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Taiwan
- Chunghwa Telecom
- Taiwan Mobile
- FarEasTone
- Taichung Metro
- Taichung Tourism
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
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 Spotted something out of date?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.