iTaiwan

I've been putting this off because for some reason I was under the impression that I needed an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) in order to register for iTaiwan (the free wi-fi service here if you don't remember). Actually it's a very simple two-step registration process and all you need is a local phone number, but don't worry if you don't have that, you can still apply too.

Step 1
When you go to the iTaiwan website and click on "Registration," you should get brought to a page that looks like this:

From here, all you have to do is enter your Taiwanese cell phone number, the 5-digit code you're shown, and agree to the terms of service before clicking the gray button at the bottom for the authentication code.

Step 2

Once you receive your 4-digit authentication code via text (you should get it in less than a minute), enter where stated, and create a 6-16 character (letters and numbers only) password that you'll remember. You'll need this to sign in (your account number is simply the cell phone number you registered). If you forget your password, they'll email you but still, best to remember your password so you don't have to go through the hassle of retrieving lost passwords.

Step 3

Voila! You're finished; now wasn't that simple? I probably didn't even need to write this post! Haha. So now when you're in any wi-fi hotspot location (mostly indoor touristy attraction type places) you can sign in to iTaiwan and use the wi-fi.

Now if you're not going to be in Taiwan for the long-term or if you just don't have a Taiwanese cell phone number, you can still use the wi-fi. All you have to do is present your passport at any Travel Service Centers (located at major airports, train stations, or mass rapid transit (MRT) stations) throughout Taiwan, where the service personnel will apply for an account number for you allowing you to access the internet for free using that account number. Simple no?

So although it was a very simple process I hope you have found this blog post useful! Happy wi-fi-ing (but don't forget to get off your technology and enjoy the sights too!)