Ibon Mobile (統一超商電信) is a Far EasTone MVNO.
It is the mobile brand by 7-Eleven Taiwan.
This is what you will learn about Ibon Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get an Ibon Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Ibon Mobile
Ibon Mobile is a Far EasTone MVNO, meaning Ibon Mobile uses the Far EasTone network.
To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Ibon Mobile, jump to the Far EasTone Coverage section in my Taiwan SIM card buying guide..
SIM Card Price – Ibon Mobile
You can get an Ibon Mobile SIM card for 350 NTD with 50 NTD credit and unlimited data for 5 days OR 100 NTD credit and 1.2 GB of data for 60 days in 7-Elevens. Ibon Mobile SIM cards are not sold at airports, such as (Taipei) Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).
While 7-Elevens can be found in every corner of Taiwan, many 7-Elevens do not have Ibon Mobile SIM cards (in stock).
Be careful: Ibon Mobile also has a postpaid line, which looks like this (gold):
Most salespeople will know travelers cannot activate this SIM card… but some have tried giving it to me because they did not know the difference.
Moreover, I recommend completing the application form online before heading to 7-Eleven.
Otherwise, the registration process can take up to 50 minutes (speaking from experience 🥲).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
While Ibon Mobile does have eSIMs, they are (currently) not offered to those with tourist SIM cards.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Taiwan, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Ibon Mobile (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Taiwan or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Taiwan eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Xie Xie (Taiwan only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code FEB15 (15% off – first-time users only) or FEB10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Taiwan & Asia (five countries) – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Taiwan & Asia (11 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Taiwan, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Taiwan eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Ibon Mobile for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Ibon Mobile
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Ibon Mobile
Ibon Mobile has two data-featured prepaid plans: Internet Packages by Volume & Internet Packages by Day.
I will list all the prices in NTD (New Taiwan Dollar).
To convert NTD to your currency (let's say HKD – Hong Kong Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Internet Packages by Volume – Ibon Mobile
The Internet Packages by Volume are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Internet Packages by Volume are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
180 NTD | 1.2 GB | 60 days |
300 NTD | 2.2 GB | 60 days |
699 NTD | 5 GB | 90 days |
1000 NTD | 8 GB | 185 days |
Internet Packages by Day – Ibon Mobile
The Internet Packages by Day are (truly) unlimited data bundles (without 5G NR access).
The following Internet Packages by Day are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
100 NTD | Unlimited | 1 day |
300 NTD | Unlimited | 3 days |
500 NTD | Unlimited | 5 days |
899 NTD | “Unlimited”, 40 GB 1 | 30 days |
1599 NTD | Unlimited | 60 days |
2099 NTD | Unlimited | 90 days |
3500 NTD | Unlimited | 180 days |
1 +unlimited data @ 5 Mbps after exhausting your high-speed data allowance (slow)
APN/Internet Settings – Ibon Mobile
- Name: Ibon
- APN: internet OR seven4g
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.