Taiwan eSIM

Most flagship smartphones released since 2018-2019 support eSIM, including iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and Samsung Galaxy S20 series and newer. Tablets, smartwatches and an increasing number of laptops also support eSIM. The fastest way to verify your specific device is to check Settings , if you see "Add eSIM" or "Add cellular plan" as an option, you're compatible.

eSIM compatibility is now standard across the high-end smartphone market and rapidly spreading into mid-range devices. Cellesim works with any unlocked, eSIM-capable device , no special configuration needed beyond scanning the QR code we send you.

iPhones with eSIM support

• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR (2018) , first iPhones with eSIM (one physical SIM + one eSIM).
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max (2019).
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max (2020).
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max (2021) , supports two active eSIMs simultaneously.
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max (2022) , US versions are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray).
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone SE 3 and later , full eSIM support.

Google Pixel with eSIM support

• Pixel 3 / 3 XL and all later models (Pixel 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, 8, 8 Pro, Pixel Fold).

Samsung Galaxy with eSIM support

• Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE (2020) , first Galaxy with eSIM.
• Galaxy S21 / S22 / S23 / S24 series (all variants except some regional versions).
• Galaxy Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5 and Z Flip 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Galaxy Note 20, 20 Ultra.
• Note: Some regional Samsung variants (e.g., specific Hong Kong dual-SIM physical models) may not support eSIM. Check Settings → Connections → SIM Card Manager.

Other Android devices with eSIM

• Huawei: P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro and newer flagships.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30 series, ThinkPhone.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 series and newer (international versions).
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 (verify region).
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV, 5 IV, 10 IV and newer.
• Nokia / HMD: G60, X30 5G.

How to verify eSIM support on your device

1. iPhone: Settings → Cellular → look for "Add eSIM" or "Add Cellular Plan". You can also dial *#06# , if you see an "EID" (32-digit number), your phone has eSIM hardware.
2. Android: Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → SIM Cards → look for "Download a SIM instead" or "Add eSIM".
3. EID check: most eSIM-capable Android phones show EID in Settings → About Phone → Status.

Tip: Even if your phone supports eSIM hardware, it must be unlocked (not carrier-locked) to use third-party eSIMs like Cellesim. Most phones bought outright are unlocked; phones from carrier instalment plans may require unlocking after the contract is paid off.

Almost every flagship smartphone released since 2019 supports eSIM, making it ideal for international travel. Compatible models include iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, plus a growing list of mid-range devices. If your phone has Settings → Cellular → "Add eSIM", you're ready to use a Cellesim plan abroad.

Travellers benefit most from eSIM because it eliminates the airport SIM-card queue, removes the need to swap your home SIM out, and lets you keep your usual phone number active for SMS verification. A Cellesim travel eSIM activates the moment you land , no shop visit required.

Best eSIM-compatible travel phones

• iPhone (2018+): XS, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 series and SE 3rd gen , all support Dual SIM with one physical SIM + one eSIM. iPhone 14/15/16 in the US is eSIM-only.
• Google Pixel (2018+): Pixel 3 through Pixel 9 , all support eSIM. Pixel 7 Pro and newer support multiple active eSIMs.
• Samsung Galaxy (2020+): S20, S21, S22, S23, S24, S25, Note 20, Fold and Flip series.
• Motorola: Razr (2019+), Edge 30/40, ThinkPhone , most newer flagships.
• OnePlus: OnePlus 11, 12 , varies by region.
• Sony: Xperia 1 IV / V, Xperia 10 IV / V.
• Xiaomi: Mi 11 international and newer flagships.
• Nokia/HMD: G60 5G, X30 5G.

What to check before buying a travel eSIM

1. eSIM hardware: dial *#06# , if an EID number appears, you're compatible.
2. Carrier unlock status: phones bought on instalment plans may be locked to your home carrier. Most outright purchases are unlocked.
3. iOS version: iOS 12.1 or newer for full eSIM support.
4. Android version: Android 9 or newer typically supports eSIM, though it depends on the manufacturer.
5. Region-specific variants: some Samsung models sold in Hong Kong or China are dual physical SIM with no eSIM , verify your specific model number.

Travel-friendly phones that don't support eSIM

• iPhones older than XS (iPhone X, 8, 7, 6 series).
• Most budget Android phones (entry-level Samsung A series before A53, Xiaomi Redmi entry models).
• Older Huawei devices without Google Services.
• Region-specific dual physical SIM variants (verify model number).

Tip: if your current phone doesn't support eSIM but you travel often, an unlocked, mid-range eSIM-capable phone (e.g., Pixel 7a, iPhone SE 3, Samsung Galaxy A55) makes an excellent secondary travel device , pair it with a Cellesim plan and you have a full mobile internet kit for any destination.

Nee, het internet is 100% open en gratis! Dit is de meest voorkomende misvatting. Taiwan maakt GEEN deel uit van de 'Grote Firewall' van het vasteland van China. Je hebt gratis toegang tot Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube en al je favoriete apps zonder dat je een VPN nodig hebt. 

Ja, voor het gemak. Het kopen van een fysieke 'Chunghwa'- of 'Taiwan Mobile'-simkaart op de luchthaven TPE is goedkoop, maar brengt vaak lange wachtrijen met zich mee, vooral nadat een grote vlucht is geland. Het vereist ook paspoortregistratie. Onze eSIM is 100% digitaal, vereist geen ID-registratie en kan worden geïnstalleerd voordat u vliegt. Zodra u landt, bent u verbonden en bent u klaar om Google Maps te gebruiken of een Uber te bestellen. 

 Om u de beste snelheid te bieden, maakt onze eSIM verbinding met de premium Tier-1-netwerken van Taiwan, doorgaans Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Taiwan Mobile (TWM) of FarEasTone. Dit zijn de beste operators van het land en bieden enkele van de hoogste 5G/LTE-snelheden ter wereld. 

Ja, absoluut. De infrastructuur van Taiwan is van wereldklasse. Je beschikt over een continu, supersnel 4G/5G signaal binnen de Hogesnelheidstrein (HSR) treinen en tunnels. Je hebt ook een sterk signaal in grote nationale parken zoals Taroko Gorge (in de belangrijkste bezoekersgebieden) en Alishan. 

 Dit specifieke abonnement is alleen geldig binnen Taiwan. Dit is een cruciaal punt. Als u een Azië-reis door meerdere landen maakt en van Taipei naar Tokio of Seoul vliegt, wordt uw verbinding stopgezet. Hiervoor raden we onze Asia Regional eSIM ten zeerste aan, zodat u naadloos verbonden blijft over alle grenzen heen. 

 De meeste moderne telefoons doen dat, maar u moet onze specifieke lijst hier bekijken: eSIM-compatibele apparaten om er 100% zeker van te zijn voordat u een aankoop doet. 

Ja. Uber is overal beschikbaar in Taipei en Kaohsiung, en betrouwbare gegevens zijn essentieel om ritten te boeken zonder Mandarijn te spreken. 

Ja. Je hebt een sterk 4G/5G-signaal om te betalen via LINE Pay of om direct voedselfoto's te uploaden vanaf de Shilin- of Raohe-avondmarkten. 

Ja. De dekking is uitstekend rond de pieren en fietspaden van Sun Moon Lake, waardoor u direct video's van het landschap kunt delen. 

Absoluut. Je hebt een actieve internetverbinding nodig om fietsen te registreren en te ontgrendelen via de YouBike 2.0-app voor fietsen in Taipei of Taichung.