The short answer
The best eSIM for Orchid Island, Taiwan is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $5.09, as of 1 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.59 on 1 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $3.19 (regional plan, 14 countries) |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $5.09 (regional plan, 14 countries) |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $9.09 (regional plan, 14 countries) |
| Longer | 20 GB, 90 days, $72.29 (regional plan, 127 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Which eSIM for your Orchid Island trip
- A week$3.193 GB · 15 days · regional plan
- Two weeks$5.095 GB · 30 days · regional plan
- A month$9.0910 GB · 30 days · regional plan
- Longer$72.2920 GB · 90 days · regional plan
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 1 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Taiwan data plans that work in Orchid Island
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | Regional plan, 14 countries | $1.59 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Regional plan, 14 countries | $3.19 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Regional plan, 14 countries | $3.39 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Regional plan, 14 countries | $5.09 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | Regional plan, 117 countries | $5.59 |
| 1 GB | 365 days | Regional plan, 117 countries | $8.39 |
13 Taiwan plans in the shop on 1 Nov 2026. See every plan and today’s prices or read the Taiwan eSIM guide.
Online as you land in Orchid Island
Switch the line on as the plane lands and you’re online walking off, ready to call a ride into town:
Planning Orchid Island
Questions people ask about a Orchid Island eSIM
Does a Taiwan eSIM work in Orchid Island?
Yes. A Taiwan eSIM runs on Taiwan’s own networks, so the same plan works in Orchid Island and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Orchid Island plan to buy.
How much does an eSIM for Orchid Island cost?
On 1 Nov 2026, Taiwan plans started at $1.59 and went up to $72.29 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Orchid Island?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Will I be online when I land in Orchid Island?
Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch the line on as the plane lands at Lanyu Airport (KYD). You are online walking off the plane, with no SIM counter and no airport wifi.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we fix it or refund it.
An eSIM with a Orchid Island concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Orchid Island. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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