Vietnam eSIM plans start at $3.99. Choose from 29 plans for Vietnam, including unlimited data from $4.49, valid 1 to 30 days, on 3G/4G networks. 36 regional plans also cover Vietnam together with neighbouring countries.
Prices are final, paid once. No contract, no automatic renewal.
Recommended plans based on trip length and how you use your phone:
| Trip | Lightmaps, messaging, email | Regularsocial media, browsing, photos | Heavyvideo, hotspot, video calls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 3 GB / 30 days$8.99 | 10 GB / 30 days$20.99 | Unlimited / 7 days$26.99 |
| 15 days | 5 GB / 30 days$13.99 | 20 GB / 30 days$37.99 | Unlimited / 15 days$58.99 |
| 30 days | 10 GB / 30 days$20.99 | 50 GB / 30 days$89.99 | Unlimited / 30 days$115.99 |
Pick a plan and pay. Your eSIM QR code arrives by email within minutes.
On Wi-Fi, open Settings › Mobile Data › Add eSIM and scan the QR code. Leave the line switched off for now.
After landing, turn the eSIM line on and enable data roaming for it. The plan starts when it connects to a local network.
Plans for Vietnam run on 3G/4G. The eSIM connects automatically to the best available partner network.
Local operators, coverage, airport Wi-Fi and restrictions travellers should know about in Vietnam.
Viettel, Vinaphone, MobiFone, Vietnamobile
In Opensignal's August 2026 report, Viettel had by far the best Coverage Experience score (8.4/10) and the highest reliability, with Viettel, MobiFone and Vinaphone close on download speed. Vietnamobile trailed on speed and coverage.
5G is offered by Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone but is still limited: in Opensignal's August 2026 data even Viettel users were on 5G only about 14% of the time.
Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport has free Wi-Fi (network "@Airport Free Wifi - Goldsun") in the seating areas of both the domestic and international terminals. Connect, wait for the login page and press "Connect to the Internet".
Telegram has been blocked in Vietnam since late May 2025 on government order.
113 (police), 114 (fire), 115 (ambulance)
Sources: insights.opensignal.com, noibaiairport.vn, techradar.com, tilleke.com, en.wikipedia.org · Last checked: October 2026
| Utel eSIM | Local SIM card | |
|---|---|---|
| Where to buy | ✓Online, before you travel | ✕Airport or phone shop after arrival |
| Setup | ✓Scan a QR code, ready in minutes | ✕Swap the physical SIM card |
| Home number | ✓Stays active for calls and SMS | ✕Removed on single-SIM phones |
| ID check | ✓Not required | ✕Often required (passport) |
| Price | ✓From $3.99, fixed price | ✕Depends on the local operator |
These regional eSIMs also work in Vietnam:
eSIM plans for Vietnam start at $3.99 for 1 GB / 7 days. There are 29 plans to choose from, priced between $3.99 and $276.99.
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Vietnam start at $4.49 and are available for 1 day, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, 30 days. The local network's fair-usage rules may apply to very heavy use.
The eSIM connects to local partner networks in Vietnam and supports 3G/4G. It selects the strongest available network automatically.
A plan for Vietnam works only in Vietnam. If you visit more countries, a regional plan such as Asia covers 13 countries with one eSIM.
No. These are data-only plans. Your own SIM stays active, so you keep receiving calls and SMS, and apps like WhatsApp work over the eSIM data.
Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Vietnam, not when you buy or install it. You can install it days before your trip.
For a 7-day trip with maps, messaging and social media, 10 GB is usually enough. Our pick for that: 10 GB / 30 days – $20.99.
Yes, and we recommend it. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, keep the line switched off and turn it on after landing in Vietnam.
Yes. Unless the plan details say otherwise, you can share the eSIM data with your laptop or tablet using personal hotspot.
Dial *#06#. If an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. The phone must also be unlocked (not tied to one carrier).
Telegram has been blocked in Vietnam since late May 2025 on government order.
Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport has free Wi-Fi (network "@Airport Free Wifi - Goldsun") in the seating areas of both the domestic and international terminals. Connect, wait for the login page and press "Connect to the Internet".
In Opensignal's August 2026 report, Viettel had by far the best Coverage Experience score (8.4/10) and the highest reliability, with Viettel, MobiFone and Vinaphone close on download speed. Vietnamobile trailed on speed and coverage.
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