Taiwan Network Coverage

99.6%
Asia
TW
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Comprehensive network coverage information for Taiwan. Compare carrier coverage, speeds, and technology availability across 3 major networks.

Overall Coverage

99.6%

Population coverage

Major Networks

3

Carriers available

Technologies

3

Network types

5G Available

Yes

Next-gen network

Available Technologies

Network technologies supported in Taiwan

2G
3G
4G
5G

Major Networks

Chunghwa Telecom

99%

99% population coverage

Technologies
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
70 Mbps
Peak Speed
2000 Mbps
Coverage99%

Taiwan Mobile

98%

98% population coverage

Technologies
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
68 Mbps
Peak Speed
1900 Mbps
Coverage98%

Far EasTone

97%

97% population coverage

Technologies
3G
4G
5G
Average Speed
65 Mbps
Peak Speed
1800 Mbps
Coverage97%

Key Facts

Interesting facts about Taiwan's network coverage

  • Taiwan has excellent 4G coverage reaching 99.6% of the population
  • 5G services launched in 2020 across major cities
  • Chunghwa Telecom is the market leader with over 10 million mobile subscribers
  • Taiwan has one of the fastest average mobile internet speeds in Asia

Key Statistics

Market data and metrics

Total Mobile Subscriptions
29.5 million
4G Coverage
99.6%
5G Coverage
80%
Average 4G Speed
68 Mbps
Mobile Penetration
125%

Network History & Development

The evolution of mobile networks in Taiwan

Taiwan's mobile market began in the 1990s with the introduction of GSM networks. The market evolved through multiple generations, with 3G launching in 2005 and 4G in 2014. Taiwan phased out 2G networks in 2017, focusing on 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. 5G services were launched in 2020, with all three major operators rolling out networks. The market is competitive with three major operators, all offering comprehensive technology support.

Market Overview

Current state of the mobile network market

Taiwan operates one of Asia's most advanced mobile markets with excellent coverage across the entire island. The market is served by three major operators: Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone. 4G coverage reaches 99.6% of the population, while 5G deployment is extensive with 80% coverage. Network speeds are among the fastest in Asia, with all operators offering comprehensive 3G, 4G, and 5G services. Taiwan has phased out 2G networks, focusing on advanced technologies. The market is highly competitive with strong focus on network quality and innovation, consistently ranking among the top countries in Asia for mobile network performance.

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