Plugs, phones & digital Taiwan

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Before embarking on a holiday to Taiwan it pays to familiarise yourself with the type of electical adaptor you may need to take and to plan how you will use your mobile phone and get online during your trip.

Electricity

Throughout Taiwan 220 volt, 50 AC appliances are used, although some of the bigger hotels may use 110-volt electrical appliances. Plugs are usually two pin and so electrical appliances will normally require an adaptor. Most large hotels will have a hairdryer in the room, or you can ask for one at the reception desk.

Mobile phones and Internet connection

Most of the big UK networks will have connections in Taiwan and if your phone is enabled for overseas calls you should be able to get a signal in the main towns and cities. The Internet is now a major feature in Taiwan and you will find Internet cafes are quite widespread. Most hotels will also offer Internet access and some even offer it as a free service. However, you will probably find that you will get a better rate outside the hotel if it is not free. Nowadays many bars, cafes and hotels also have Wi-Fi which you can hook up to with your laptop, iPad or smartphone.