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[2025] Comparison of eSIM services and solutions between Taiwan's three major telecom operators and Mr.eSIM (Part 1) - OPEN AI

[2025] Comparison of eSIM services and solutions between Taiwan's three major telecom operators and Mr.eSIM (Part 1) - OPEN AI

The following is a comparison between Mr.eSIM and Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile, and Far EasTone Telecommunications on eSIM (no need to change network cards when traveling abroad) services by OPEN AI. This content covers price, plans, data traffic, covered countries and regions, customer service, and purchase methods, and is a fair analysis through a dual comprehensive discussion by OPEN AI and Deep Seek.

OPEN AI analysis results

📊 Comprehensive comparison table

Service Provider Solution Type Flow selection Covered Countries Price Range Customer Service How to buy
Mr.eSIM By Country/Region 1GB~Unlimited data 200+ countries Varies by region (e.g. Japan 3GB/5 days $149 TWD) Online customer service, Email Purchase from the official website, activate QR Code
Taiwan Mobile Asia/Worldwide Roaming 500MB~Unlimited data 60+ countries Varies by country (e.g. Japan 1GB/day is about $299 TWD) 24-hour customer service hotline App/store/official website purchase
Chunghwa Telecom By Region/Country 500MB~Unlimited data 70+ countries Varies by country (e.g. Japan 500MB/day about $199 TWD) Telephone customer service, store support Official website/App/store purchase
Far EasTone Telecommunications By Region/Country 500MB~Unlimited data 60+ countries Varies by country (e.g. Japan 1GB/3 days about $499 TWD) Online customer service, telephone support Official website/App/store purchase


🔍Detailed comparative analysis

1️⃣Flow and plan flexibility

  • Mr.eSIM offers single-country, regional and global plans with a variety of data options (1GB to unlimited data), and provides a one-time purchase that can be used across borders.
  • Taiwan's three major telecom operators divide data by region/country, with traffic ranging from 500MB to unlimited traffic.

👉Conclusion : MR.eSIM provides more flexible data options, while Taiwan's telecom operators mainly provide fixed-range data.

2️⃣Covered countries and applicable regions

  • Mr.eSIM covers 200+ countries and regions, including popular tourist destinations in Asia and less-common countries and regions (please visit Mr.eSIM official website for details).
  • Taiwan Mobile, Chunghwa Telecom, and Far EasTone cover approximately 60 to 70 countries and regions, mainly mainstream tourist destinations (such as Japan, South Korea, the United States, and major European countries).

👉 Conclusion: Mr.eSIM covers a wider range and is suitable for users who travel abroad, whether to popular or unpopular countries and regions.

3️⃣Prices and Fees

  • Mr.eSIM is priced by country and is generally cheaper than Taiwan's telecom operators. For example:
    • Japan 3GB/5 days about $149 TWD
    • Thailand 15GB/7 days about $249 TWD

  • Taiwan's telecommunications operators are generally:
    • Japan 1GB/day about $299 TWD (Taiwan Mobile)
    • Japan 500MB/day about $199 TWD (Chunghwa Telecom)
    • Japan 1GB/3 days about $499 TWD (Far EasTone Telecommunications)

👉 Taiwan Telecom is cheaper for short-term and low-traffic plans, and Mr.eSIM is more advantageous . It provides a variety of flexible plans, which are convenient for users to choose according to their usage habits and budget.

4️⃣Customer Service and Support

  • Mr.eSIM mainly provides online customer service and email support and has no physical stores.
  • Taiwan Mobile, Chunghwa Telecom, and Far EasTone all have 24-hour customer service, and you can go to their stores for assistance.

👉 The elderly or users who are not familiar with online shopping are suitable to go to the physical stores of Taiwan's telecom operators. Users who are familiar with Internet and 3C operations, or users who frequently travel abroad and internationally are suitable to use Mr.eSIM .

5️⃣Purchase method and convenience

  • Purchase Mr.eSIM through the official website and scan the QR Code to activate it immediately.
  • Taiwan telecom operators can purchase through the App, official website or stores, some of which require manual activation.

👉 MR.eSIM is convenient for immediate purchase and activation , and Taiwan Telecom is suitable for buyers who plan ahead.



✅Summary of advantages and disadvantages

🔹 Mr.eSIM

✅ Advantages: ✔️ Covers 200+ countries, suitable for multi-country travel ✔️ Diverse options for days, traffic, and fees ✔️ Online purchase, QR Code activation, instant convenience

❌ Disadvantages: ❌ No Taiwan store support, only online customer service ❌ Unable to bind Taiwan phone number, must use a virtual number


🔹 Taiwan Mobile/ Chunghwa Telecom/ Far EasTone

✅ Advantages: ✔️ 24-hour customer service and store support ✔️ Can bind Taiwan phone number for easy SMS reception ✔️ Some short-term plans are cheaper

❌ Disadvantages: ❌ The number of countries covered is relatively small (about 60~70 countries)
❌ Need to purchase in advance, some plans must be operated in stores or through the App



📌 OPEN AI Conclusion: Which one is right for you?

🔹 Mr.eSIM is suitable for international business people, frequent travelers, and backpackers traveling to multiple countries.
🔹 Taiwan Telecom (Taiwan Mobile, Chunghwa Telecom, FarEasTone) is suitable for users who are accustomed to store customer service, short-term travel, and are not familiar with eSIM settings.

If you want the widest coverage and flexible data options, Mr.eSIM is a better choice. If you need a Taiwan phone number and more complete customer service support, you can choose Taiwan's three major telecoms.


📢 Recommended: If you have business trips to multiple countries, cross-border tourism, or have a sudden need to go abroad and surf the Internet, it is recommended to choose Mr.eSIM. If you don't care about CP value, you can choose Taiwan's three major telecoms. Mr.eSIM overseas network card products >> Click here to see details


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