Vietnam eSIM: Prepaid 5G Data Plans
Get connected as soon as you land: high-speed data in Vietnam via Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone. Activate instantly with the QR code in minutes, no physical SIM required.
Choose your Vietnam eSIM plan
Not sure how many GB you need? Use the data calculator →Traveling to multiple countries? Regional shared package
A single eSIM covering multiple countries, including Vietnam: no need to switch plans when crossing borders.
Choose the right plan in 30 seconds
Quick comparison of the most popular Vietnam eSIM plans
Mobile network in Vietnam
- Carrier
- Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone
- Network
- 5G in covered areas, 4G elsewhere
- Daily plans, after the cap
- 384 Kbps – 1 Mbps depending on plan tier
- Unlimited
- Yes, from RM4.59/day
Guide for your Vietnam trip
Estimate how much data you need for your trip → Check if your phone supports eSIM →
Using mobile data in Vietnam: local tips
- 5G in cities, 4G beyond. Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone all run commercial 5G, and Viettel reports 5G in every province. Outside city centres, expect your phone to use 4G.
- Ha Long Bay has dead zones. Limestone islands block signal in parts of the bay, and tour boats still lose coverage in some areas. Download tickets and maps before boarding.
- Trekking in the far north. Almost every village now has mobile signal, but a few remote hamlets in the northern mountains still do not: carry offline maps on trekking and loop routes.
- Zalo needs SMS verification. Many hotels and small businesses use Zalo. Signing up requires a code sent by SMS, so keep a SIM that can receive texts. This data-only eSIM has no number.
- Paying by QR code. Visitors from China, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia can scan Vietnamese QR codes with some home banking or wallet apps.
- Offline translation. Download Vietnamese in Google Translate before you travel so menus and signs can be translated where there is no signal.
Checked against official sources in September 2026. Services and coverage change: check the app or operator before you travel.
FAQ
Vietnamese carriers stopped broadcasting 2G nationwide from 15 September 2026, apart from a few offshore areas. During the transition, 2G was partly kept to carry international roaming calls, so phones that relied on it may lose normal calls and SMS. If you plan to keep your home SIM for calls or bank codes, ask your home carrier whether its Vietnam roaming supports 4G calling (VoLTE). Mobile data on 4G and 5G is not affected.
SIMs and eSIMs sold by Vietnamese carriers must be registered to a passport that stays valid for your permitted stay, under Decree 163/2024/ND-CP. Since 15 April 2026, Circular 08/2026/TT-BKHCN also requires carriers to verify a foreign customer's ID number, name, date of birth and face photo against the national immigration database, mainly by electronic checks. Buy from an official carrier store and bring the passport you entered Vietnam with.
In Ho Chi Minh City, yes. Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien) has fare gates that accept contactless cards issued abroad, phones and wearables, and Apple Pay Express Mode has worked there since March 2026. More than 120 city bus routes also take bank cards. In Hanoi, the Cat Linh to Ha Dong line sells single tickets in the Ha Noi Metro App, which shows a QR code to scan at the gate, so keep data on at the station.
Vietnam's official tourism site advises having a Vietnamese SIM card to use ride-hailing apps such as Grab and Be in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. A data-only eSIM gives you internet but no number for verification texts. If you already use one of these apps, sign in and check it works before you fly, and keep your home SIM able to receive texts. Otherwise, ask your hotel to call a taxi for you.
Yes. Install your eSIM before departure; once you land, simply enable data roaming to connect instantly at the airport.
Most iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel 3 and later support eSIM. You can check in your device’s Settings.
For most plans, validity starts from the first time your eSIM connects to a network at your destination. You can safely install it at home before flying. Exact details for each plan are clearly stated on its product page.
Most plans allow topping up data or extending validity: supported plans are clearly marked on the plan card and on the product page. You can also purchase a new plan anytime; the QR code is emailed to you within minutes.
eSIM plans for Vietnam connect via Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone. Your device automatically selects the strongest local network; 5G is available where supported by the carrier, otherwise 4G/LTE applies. The specific carrier for each plan is listed on its detail page.
High-speed data is prioritized; after your daily allowance is used, speeds are reduced but remain sufficient for messaging, maps, and social media. You’ll never lose connectivity.
This data eSIM doesn’t include a phone number. You can still make calls and send messages normally using apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, Messenger.
Laos
Cambodia
China
Thailand