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. Travel passengers can choose from a range of fixed‑data options, such as the 60 GB and 30 GB plans which are available for 60 days and 30 days respectively. Selecting a fixed‑data plan can be more cost‑effective unless a traveller is an exceptionally heavy data user.
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 23 single‑country plans that cover Taiwan, and 27 multi‑country plans that include Taiwan in their coverage set. These plans range in price from about $1.33 up to $166.15, with data caps from as little as 1 GB to as much as 60 GB. Most plans offer a fixed data allocation rather than a daily cap, giving users a clear amount of data to use for the validity period, which can range from five to sixty days.
