HiNet Reviews

HiNet is the primary internet service brand of Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications service provider. Established in 1994, HiNet initially focused on pioneering internet services in Taiwan. It operates under Chunghwa Telecom's Data Communications Business Group (CHT-D), which traces its origins back to the government's Data Communication Institute founded in 1981. Chunghwa Telecom itself was formally established on July 1, 1996, as part of government privatization efforts, taking over operations from the Directorate General of Telecommunications. Chunghwa Telecom became fully privatized in 2005. HiNet leverages Chunghwa Telecom's extensive infrastructure, including multiple ISO-certified data centers primarily located in Taiwan (e.g., Taipei, Taichung), offering high-performance and secure services. Their target audience is broad, encompassing residential users, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), large corporations, and government agencies within Taiwan. HiNet's services range from broadband internet access (ADSL, Fiber), mobile communications, and fixed-line services to enterprise solutions like VPNs, information security, cloud computing (hicloud brand offering IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), data center services (IDC), and specific web hosting products under the HiHosting brand (including Linux and Windows shared hosting). Unique selling points include being Taiwan's largest ISP with dominant market share, extensive domestic and international network connectivity, comprehensive service portfolio including advanced cloud and security solutions, and strong brand reputation for reliability.