Chunghwa Telecom review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Chunghwa Telecom is the network operator here, not a reseller, and its 5G service and contract or prepaid billing give households a direct route with the carrier. Entry pricing starts at TWD 299, so it suits readers who want a single named network rather than a thin reseller.
Key facts
- Best for
- Readers who want to buy straight from a network operator on 5G, on either a contract or a prepaid top-up.
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- NT$299 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Contract, Prepaid
- Official website
- cht.com.tw
Pros and cons
Pros
- Sells as a network operator, so support and coverage come from the carrier itself rather than a reseller
- Billing runs on both a contract and a prepaid basis, so you can pick how you pay
- 5G is included across the plans listed
- Entry price starts at TWD 299, with no minimum spend stated
Cons
- Rolling billing is not among its options (contract and prepaid), which cover contract and prepaid only
- As a network operator (network), its entry price of TWD 299 sits on a different basis from reseller pricing such as $0.20 at Lonestar Cell MTN
- GETESA bills on prepaid and contract, the same contract and prepaid pairing, so the choice between the two turns on price rather than payment type
Who it suits
- Households that want to deal with the network itself instead of a reseller
- Readers on 5G handsets who need the network's own coverage
- People who prefer a contract but want a prepaid option on the same account
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a rolling month to month deal, since billing runs on contract and prepaid
- Buyers comparing a reseller priced in a different currency, such as the $0.20 entry of Lonestar Cell MTN
- Travellers who need a contract with prepaid, contract and rolling billing in one place, as offered by yesss!
How Chunghwa Telecom compares
Budget Thuis Mobile
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plan cost to start with?+
Entry pricing begins at TWD 299. Chunghwa Telecom is the network itself, so the figure comes from the operator rather than a reseller. Compare it with the $0.20 entry price at Lonestar Cell MTN, which is quoted in a different currency.
Do you have to sign a contract?+
Not necessarily. Billing runs on contract and prepaid, so a prepaid top-up works as well as a contract. yesss! goes further and includes a rolling option alongside contract and prepaid, which may suit readers who want the shortest commitment.
Does the service cover 5G?+
Yes, 5G is available on the plans listed. That matters if you have a 5G handset, and it is the clearest technical point separating this operator from cheaper reseller options.
Do you buy from a reseller or the network?+
Chunghwa Telecom sells as a network operator, meaning you deal with the carrier that runs the service. Deal with the network directly and support comes from the same company that supplies the signal.
What other billing options are there?+
The two listed are contract and prepaid. A rolling monthly deal is not among the options, so readers who want to cancel month to month may prefer yesss!, whose billing covers contract, rolling and prepaid.
How do GETESA and Chunghwa Telecom differ on payment?+
GETESA bills on prepaid and contract, so it shares the contract and prepaid pairing rather than adding anything new. The practical difference is the entry price: Chunghwa Telecom starts at TWD 299, quoted by the network itself.
Sources
- cht.com.tw checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, 5G, Price from, Seller type
Compiled from 1 source page, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: SIM-only, Reference plan prices, Unlimited plan price, Contract length.
Chunghwa Telecom
Readers who want to buy straight from a network operator on 5G, on either a contract or a prepaid top-up.