Capital city, Taiwan
Internet in Taipei: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Taipei?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have wifi, but some limit stay time or ban laptops at peak hours. Coworking wifi is fast and stable.
Getting online in Taipei
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone is standard in apartments; roughly 600–1,000 TWD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many cafés have wifi, but some limit stay time or ban laptops at peak hours. Coworking wifi is fast and stable. |
| 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 spaces in Taipei
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Xinyi and other districts | — |
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 Taipei?
Median fixed broadband in Taiwan is 298 Mbps and mobile is 111 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have wifi, but some limit stay time or ban laptops at peak hours. Coworking wifi is fast and stable.
Which SIM card should I get in Taipei?
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 Taipei?
Yes: WeWork.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Taiwan
- Chunghwa Telecom
- Taiwan Mobile
- FarEasTone
- Taipei Metro
- Taoyuan International Airport
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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.