Fast speeds on Chunghwa Telecom's network through an Hong Kong service provider, which means that unless you connect to a VPN to override your location, websites/apps will think you're accessing them from Hong Kong. Minor annoyance for a very affordable and reliable eSIM though.
The esim works but there is a undocumented step in the process.
After you scan your qr code, save the esim to the phone, enable data roaming, etc, It still wont work because you need to REGISTER it with 3 hong kong via a url (even though it says kyc registration not required, it actually is). I only figured this out after ripping my hair out and scrolling reddit for 2 hours.
you need to look at your phone's settings, get the phone number of the phone plan and register it with the url:
https://www.three.com.hk/prepaid/account/en/rnr-reg
(you can only visit this site when it shows you are connected to carrier (ensure it is only chunghwa telecom ONLY ) and but not the internet (pic attached) )
once you open the url, you need to type the word passport in document section and provide a passport number in the document number section. then a green checkmark box will say success.
after wait around 5 minutes, put into airplane mode and turn off, then it will work.
Like the process is very confusing because they don't tell you this but it is the cheapest data provider for 22 AUD which is hilarious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EscapeSIM offer unlimited data eSIM for Taiwan?
EscapeSIM does not provide an unlimited data eSIM plan for Taiwan. The available options are fixed‑data packages, such as the Taiwan Special 60GB plan, which offers 60GB of data for 60 days at $38.81 USD, and the Taiwan Special 30GB plan, which provides 30GB for 30 days at $20.21 USD. Choosing a fixed‑data plan can be more cost‑effective unless a traveler expects to use significantly more data than the allowances listed.
Does EscapeSIM offer Taiwan eSIM with phone number and SMS?
EscapeSIM does not provide Taiwan eSIM plans that include a phone number or SMS capability. The provider only offers data‑only eSIM options for travelers visiting Taiwan. Travelers who need voice or messaging can use popular VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage over the data connection.
How many data plans does EscapeSIM offer for Taiwan?
EscapeSIM provides a range of data plans that can be used in Taiwan. The provider offers 23 single‑country plans covering Taiwan, and a separate set of 23 multi‑country plans that include Taiwan as part of broader regional packages. The available plans span a price range from about $1.30 to $162.02, with data caps between 1 GB and 60 GB and validity periods from 5 to 60 days. Some plans allow tethering, and eKYC is required for certain options.
