In Vietnam, you can easily call anywhere in the world from a hotel, post office, internet cafe and, of course, from a mobile phone. Roaming in Vietnam is provided by Russian telecom operators MTS, Beeline and Megafon. But the cheapest thing for you will be to purchase a local SIM card.
Instructions for using the Vietnamese card
- When installing a Vietnamese SIM card, first of all, remember the name of your mobile operator. The most common networks are MOBIFONE, VINAPHONE and VIETTEL.
- PIN-code is NOT required for installation and activation. The store employee will help you.
- To check your balance dial: *101# .
- The account is divided into main and bonus. Money for international calls is debited from the main account, and for calls within Vietnam - from the bonus account, and in the absence of money on the bonus account - from the main account. Thus, it may turn out that you have money and a lot of money on your bonus account, but you cannot call Russia. In this case, you need to replenish the balance. You can spend the amounts accumulated on the bonus account to keep in touch with the guides and the tour operator during your trip.
- When activating a new SIM card on the main account, as a rule, from 50 to 100 thousand VND, depending on the amount spent on the SIM card. By itself, it costs nothing, in fact, you pay the amount in your account.
- To replenish the balance, go to any mobile phone store, give money (50, 100 thousand or more, depending on how much you want to replenish the balance), phone and say the name of your mobile operator, for example, "MOBIFON". When your balance is topped up, check how much money is in your account by dialing *101# before you leave the store!
- The first 1-3 times you can replenish your bonus account or double your balance due to promotions held by mobile operators (not always!). If you were asked at a store or at the hotel reception to put 50 thousand on your account, and they demand 100 from you, citing the fact that you have 100 thousand on your account, DO NOT GIVE. Answer that you only need 50, and you showed it (if you do not speak the language well, write on paper in advance the amount you want to replenish the balance).
- To call abroad, you need to dial 00, then the country code (for Russia - 7), the city code (for example, 495 - Moscow, 4232 - Vladivostok, 412 - Khabarovsk) and the subscriber's number. If you are calling a federal mobile number in Russia, then you do not need to dial the first 8: for example, to call from Vietnam to 8.926262626, you should dial 007.926262626.
- For calls in Vietnam:
- all numbers must start with the number "0": for example, cell number Vietnamese mobile network, which you called from Russia by dialing +84.903.030.303, in Vietnam you will need to dial 0903 030303;
- to call landlines from a mobile phone, you need to dial the number "0" and the area code: Hanoi 4, Ho Chi Minh City - 8, Phan Thiet 62, Nha Trang - 58.
Today, a person is connected to the phone like never before, and the first thing you think about when traveling is how to save on communications: connect roaming, buy a local or tourist SIM card, or even make calls only via the Internet.
mobile connection in Vietnam good and cheap, so you should get a local sim card, even if you are here for a short time. Estimated cost calls from Vietnamese SIM cards to Russia - up to 11 rubles. They are sold everywhere: from stands at the airport to newsstands in the city, but if there is a need to purchase a nano or micro card, it is better to go to stores specializing in the sale of mobile phones, where they will certainly be able to cut it. You can also buy a ready-made SIM card of the right size there. 
There are three main mobile operators in Vietnam: Viettel, Vinafone, Mobifone. The cost of a SIM card ranges from 70,000 to 130,000 VND, which is approximately 230-420 rubles. Part of this money will be transferred to the main account. At some points of sale, you must have a passport with you. You can replenish your account in the same places where SIM cards are sold: after buying a payment card, you need to erase the protective layer and dial *100*code from the card # call on your phone (instructions are on each card).
When buying a SIM card or a recharge card, it is recommended to check the cost on the label. Often, locals try to cash in on tourists, voicing a completely different amount than that indicated on the map. There is no commission for replenishment: if you bought a card with a face value of 50 thousand dong, then this amount will be credited to your account.
It is better to activate the SIM card immediately at the point of sale, since the menu will be in Vietnamese. Or you can call 900, after which activation details will be sent to your phone. If you plan to live in Vietnam for a long time, then you should know that the SIM card is active for 2-3 months from the last call or top-up.
After activating VinaPhone, standard 3g internet is automatically connected, but with a high tariff, so it is recommended to connect an unlimited internet package. For Viettel and Mobifone 3g, the Internet is connected via SMS to short numbers 161 (3G ON) and 999 (DK MIU). The text in brackets is the text to be specified in the SMS.
List of emergency and other necessary numbers:
When calling to help desk it is not necessary to know Vietnamese, operators with knowledge of English and French work on the line.
Outside the country, calls are made in the international format: + country code - area code (only for landlines) - phone number. To call Russia mobile phone you need to dial +79120000000.
If you need to call Vietnam from another country or make a call within the country, then the number will start with +84 (this is the code for Vietnam). Two zeros (00 + 84) are used to enter the international line, and one zero (0 + 84) to the long-distance line.
Another option is to use IP telephony. To do this, you need to dial 171 + 00 + country code + city code or immediately the phone number if it is mobile.
There is no internal roaming in Vietnam, so you can safely travel throughout the country with one SIM card.
Mobile internet in Vietnam is in great demand, besides, 4g coverage appeared at the end of 2015. At the points of sale of SIM cards, you can buy a modem and set up access.
Payment for mobile Internet in this case occurs using unlimited traffic packages. This connection guarantees good internet with good speed, but only until you reach the traffic limit. Then the speed drops.
Almost all hotels and cafes have the ability to connect to free Wi-Fi, and in some cities (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh) Wi-Fi catches even on crowded streets. You can easily find an Internet cafe or use a computer with Internet access in post offices. The fee in such establishments varies up to 20 thousand dong per hour (about 65 rubles at the current exchange rate).
The main provider of fixed Internet is Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, which also includes mobile operators Vinafone, Mobifone. The quality of the Internet is generally very low, although access is available almost everywhere. The best connection in Ho Chi Minh City where you can watch videos online. Connection month unlimited internet through an ADSL modem will cost about 450 rubles.
Despite the fact that cellular communication and Internet services are inferior to those in Russia, using local SIM cards is beneficial, and Internet access can be found in every home.
Happy travels!
What is the connection in Vietnam, what are the operators, where you can buy a SIM card in Vietnam, what are the offers for Internet packages in Vietnam and how can you do without a cellular SIM card in Vietnam. Coming to Vietnam to Nha Trang on vacation, we want and we just need to constantly be in touch with relatives in Russia, in this case we advise you to purchase a local cellular SIM card in Vietnam.
This article is a continuation of a series of articles about Nha Trang. I also advise you to read other useful articles:,.
Compared to neighboring countries such as China and Thailand, mobile telephony and Mobile Internet very cheap in vietnam. Just buy a prepaid card on the street and you can make a phone call to Russia for cheap - 4000 VND per minute. Internal calls to landlines and mobile numbers with a prepaid SIM card - about 1300 VND per minute. Mobile operators in Vietnam often hold promotions, for example, when you buy a scratch card to recharge your account, you get 50% more calls. Follow the promotions on the operator's website. Operators also notify about promotions by sending SMS.
What is the connection in Vietnam? What are the cell phone operators in Vietnam?
There are not so many large mobile operators in Vietnam. There are only three of them - Mobifone, Vinaphone and Viettel. They are the main GSM operators in Vietnam and offer quality service as well as reliable mobile internet services. Almost like ours... Megafon, Beeline and MTS. Using mobile Internet in Vietnam is very convenient. The above three operators offer 3G networks (HSDPA) with a low cost of mobile Internet - about VND 60,000 per 1 GB.
If you want to call Russia from a mobile phone, then there are enough favorable rates local sim cards. For example, 1 minute of conversation is 4000 VND. Although recently more and more tourists prefer to contact their relatives and friends via the Internet. There are many programs and instant messengers that practically replace calls to a mobile phone, and holders of such SIM cards in Vietnam save money.
There are three options:
- tourist sim card;
- SIM card for calls to Russia to mobile phones and calls within Vietnam;
- sim card only for the Internet, communication via Skype, Viber, WhatsApp.
Dreamsim travel sim card
Drimsim is a universal SIM card for any country in the world. They are not tied to any operator, which means that if you landed in another country, it catches the local network and is ready to go. This SIM card does not have roaming, it works directly with networks, so the prices for calls and the Internet are cheaper (like local tour operators, only all controls can be carried out in Russian). There is mobile app to keep track of your expenses. subscription fee no, incoming free. You can buy online through the website. The advantage is that with the same SIM card you can then go to another country, and the money will remain on your balance (for example, calls in Europe cost 0.01 €).
- Internet 0.030€/mb
- Incoming call 0.00€/min
- SMS to Drimsim 0.40€/SMS
Where to buy a SIM card in Vietnam
Usually SIM cards in Vietnam are bought in supermarkets. They are always at the checkout. However, in addition to large supermarkets, a SIM card in Vietnam can be purchased even in small street shops. Unlike our SIM cards, in Vietnam you do not need to present documents to purchase mobile communication cards. The average cost of a SIM card in Vietnam is 70,000-130,000 VND. At the same time, some part of this amount will already be in your account, and you will be able to immediately use the communication services. No activations are required.
In fact, registration is required in order to use Internet package offers, etc. But stores often sell SIM cards that are already activated. These sim cards are new, but the stores have already registered the sim cards under someone else's name, so you don't have to take any action to activate them. In general, in any tourist area in Vietnam, as well as from street vendors, you can buy a SIM card without documents and activations.
The only negative is that the SIM card data is not cut off for micro and nano slots. Therefore, if you are the owner of the latest generation smartphone, you will have to cut the SIM card in Vietnam yourself, or contact the mobile operator's office. I already cut the SIM card myself 2 times on the video on YouTube. Nothing complicated. In the official store, a SIM card is issued according to a passport.
What types of SIM cards are there in Vietnam
Consider an example. Buying a SIM card for calls (no documents required) costs 80,000 dong, Vinaphone operator. The balance is distributed as follows: 30,000 for calls abroad (Russia) and 50,000 for calls within Vietnam.
If you buy a SIM card for the Internet in Vietnam, you can only make calls from it within the network if you put extra money. Cost - 60,000 VND, operator Vinaphone. Internet traffic - 10 gigabytes. For tariff changes, see the official website of Mobifone.
Communication in Vietnam: how to top up the balance
To top up your mobile phone balance in Vietnam, you need to buy a scratch card at any store or communication office and enter the code into your mobile phone. Cards come in different payment amounts. You probably remember how it was in the early 2000s. Well, Vietnam hasn't gone far since then.
- To replenish the balance, dial *100*code number# Call. For example, if your code is "123456789", then you must enter *100*123456789# and press the send key.
- To check balance for Vinaphone and Mobifone dial *101# Call.
After calling this command, you will receive an SMS containing a lot of numbers. Your balance is listed on the first line. The rest of the lines are promo accounts.
How to connect mobile internet in Vietnam
How to connect internet in Vietnam on Mobifone?
If you bought a Mobifone SIM card in Vietnam, then the Internet is credited to your account by sending an SMS. Depending on what SMS you send, how many MB you will receive. All SMS are sent to number 999.
- "Dk miu" - the cost of the service is 70,000 VND - 600 MB of mobile Internet.
- "Dk M120" - the cost of the service is 120,000 VND - 1.5 GB of mobile Internet.
- "D5" - the cost of the service is 5000 VND / day - 1 GB of mobile Internet.
- "KT DATA" - check how many MB of Internet are left.
Travel SIM card Mobifone
Mobifone sell travel sim cards called "Happy Tourist". They cost 250,000 VND and come in 2 types:
- "Happy Tourist" internet only: 3 GB for 30 days, then 9.77 VND for every 50 KB.
- "Happy Tourist" Internet and calls: 1.5 GB and 80,000 VND for 30 days, then 25 VND for every 50 KB.
How to connect internet in Vietnam on Vinaphone?
Vinaphone suitable for those who are going to visit major cities in Vietnam. If you bought a Vinaphone SIM card in Vietnam, then all service SMS are sent to number 888 in the format “XXX”, where XXX is the package you need. For example, if you want to buy a U30 package (3.5 GB per month), you need to send “U30” to 888. Then you will receive a confirmation code by SMS, on which you will need to send a response in the following format “DK U30 XXX”, where XXX is the confirmation code.
- M10: VND 5,000, 50 MB
- M25: VND 25,000, 150 MB
- M50: VND 50,000, 500 MB
- M120: VND 120,000, 1.5 GB
- MAX: VND 70,000, 600 MB
- MAX100: VND 100,000 1.2 GB
- MAX200: VND 200,000 3 GB
How to connect the Internet in Vietnam on Viettel?
Cellular operator in Vietnam Viettel at the present time - the largest and only cellular communication, which is also developed in neighboring countries - Cambodia, Laos, Haiti, Peru. It has very good coverage in the countryside. And also this is the only connection that catches on remote islands or in mountainous areas. In cities, all operators work quite well.
If you have a Viettel SIM card in Vietnam, then messages are sent to number 191.
- "mimax" - the cost of the service is 70,000 VND - 600 MB of mobile Internet.
- "mimax90" - the cost of the service is 90,000 VND - 1.2 GB of mobile Internet.
You can buy a Viettel SIM card in Vietnam only for mobile access on the 3G network. There are also monthly, daily and other packages for them, which are also sent by commands to number 191:
- DC5: 5,000 VND, 1 GB, 24 hours
- D10: VND 10,000 3 GB 24 hours
- D15: VND 15,000 5 GB 24 hours
- DC10: VND 10,000 50 MB
- DC30: VND 30,000, 200 MB
- DC50: VND 50,000 400 MB
- DC70: VND 70,000 600 MB
- DC120: VND 120,000, 1.5 GB
- DC200: VND 200,000 3 GB
- KM50: VND 50,000, 3.5 GB
- DC300: VND 300,000 4 GB 6 months
- DC500: VND 500,000 5 GB 12 months
Please note that all packages are auto-renewing. Therefore, if you no longer want to use packages, they must be disabled.
Viettel travel sim card
Viettel introduced a tourist sim card for tourists. They are sold mainly at airports and large stores. The convenience of a tourist SIM card is that certain packages are already activated on it, you just need to buy the right one.
For example:
Price 100.000 dong - 1 GB of internet - 20 minutes in Vietnam - 10 minutes in the world - validity period 5 days
Price 200.000 dong - 2 GB of internet - 40 minutes in Vietnam - 20 minutes in the world - validity period 10 days
Price 300.000 dong - 3 GB of internet - 60 minutes in Vietnam - 30 minutes in the world - validity period 15 days
Price 500.000 dong - 5 GB of internet - 100 minutes in Vietnam - 50 minutes worldwide - validity period 25 days
Please note that the Viettel travel SIM card does not include text SMS messages. If you need them, you need to buy a scratch card.
How to call Russia from Vietnam
To call in Vietnam to Russia, you need to use the international code +7. That is, just dial the usual number through +7. No additional codes need to be dialed, which is very convenient.
Internet in Vietnam without a local SIM card
In principle, if you come to rest in Vietnam and spend time in a hotel and local restaurants for tourists, then there is no particular need to purchase a Vietnamese SIM card. You can use Wi-Fi, which is available in all hotels, cafes and restaurants, and even on Dream Beach near Gorky Park. By the way, here is where free wifi in Nha Trang.
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Very often we are asked questions in terms of cellular communications in Vietnam. We will try to briefly and clearly answer all questions regarding mobile communications in Vietnam.
Is it better to use a native SIM card from a Russian operator or buy a local SIM card in Vietnam?
To begin with, let's say right away that it is best to buy a SIM card from local mobile operators in Vietnam, and not suffer and overpay for communication with relatives while roaming in a foreign country.
Moreover, some Russian operators generally there is no normal coverage area of the territory of Vietnam, which ensures proper operation.
Things are a little better with services from the MTS mobile operator, but the payment for such services will be high, however, like with other mobile operators.
Therefore, we answer: “It is better to buy a SIM card from a local mobile operator”
What mobile operators are there in Vietnam?
There are several mobile operators in Vietnam - these are:
- Viettel
- beeline
- vinaphone
- mobifone
Which Vietnamese operators are the best to use?
If we consider the issue of cost for a mobile communication service, then all the above-mentioned operators charge the same fee for their services. There is no difference.
If we consider the issue of stable and uninterrupted communication, then failures can begin for everyone. Not at the same time, of course, but it happens. The most common problem is SMS messages. It happens that SMS messages simply do not reach a Russian subscriber, or vice versa, SMS messages from a Russian subscriber do not reach a subscriber located in Vietnam. At the same time, cellular communication in talk mode will be normal, that is, normal without any, in simple terms, jambs.
Where to buy and how much does a SIM card of Vietnamese mobile operators cost?
Answering this question, let's say this, firstly, do not buy SIM cards at the airport and in the surrounding area. For this dubious “convenience”, when you get off the plane and everything is at hand, the tourist usually overpays a substantial amount. One and a half, or even more times.
Secondly, you can buy a SIM card and immediately activate it upon arrival in the city. Shops and departments of cellular communication are full literally at every step. Usually they "hide" under signs with cell phones, where they not only sell mobile phones, but also connect and activate SIM cards.
As for the cost. For a SIM card of a mobile operator, you will give no more than 60,000 VND or $ 2.84. In terms of rubles, a SIM card costs within 100 rubles (91 rubles). The internal balance of the SIM card will be about 160,000 VND or $7.58 (242 rubles)
How much will a minute of conversation with a Vietnamese SIM card cost?
Let's make a reservation right away that it is best to call Russia from Vietnam than vice versa, because a call to Vietnam will cost a Russian subscriber within 100 rubles per minute. It is cheaper to write SMS, but they are not worth it.
A minute of conversation with Russia from a Vietnamese SIM card costs around 5.000VND ($0.24) or within 10 rubles (8 rubles)
The cheapest way to talk is not through mobile communications, but using additional service in branches postal service. A minute of talking on the phone will cost 4,000 VND ($0.19), which is 6 rubles. But then again, it's creepy as inconvenient. I'll have to look for mail.
Is domestic roaming available in Vietnam?
For example, you bought a SIM card in Ho Chi Minh City and set off to travel from the south of the country to the north of Vietnam to Hanoi. And then the thought arises, what if there is internal roaming in Vietnam, and upon arrival in another city, the cost of talking within the network with my friends traveling in Vietnam will cost much more?
So, there is no internal roaming in the country! With a SIM card purchased in any city in Vietnam, you can travel around the sultry country far and wide without any problems and burdens on the mobile communications budget.
What does a tourist need when buying a SIM card in Vietnam?
The procedure is simple. It is enough to have a valid passport and cash with you to pay for a SIM card. Moreover, it is specified that the passport at the time of the provision and registration of the SIM card must be valid, and its period must exceed 6 months before the expiration date of the passport.
One more moment. In order not to lose a foreigner, many prudent tourists carry a photocopy of it with them. So, when registering a SIM card, some mobile operators require an original document, while for others this is not important.
Can you tell me more about tariff plans?Viettel,Beeline", "Vinaphone", "Mobifone?
The easiest way is to go to the official websites of Vietnamese mobile operators and clarify this information yourself, since the conditions for the provision of certain services may change from year to year.
Let not all, but very many of us without cell phone feel helpless. Modern man grabs his cell phone as often as a Western cowboy grabs a gun. The feeling of loneliness, isolation from the virtual team arises even in the absence of the ability to connect to the Internet. Whether this is good or bad is not the point, because it is already a given. Therefore, when planning a vacation, travelers are interested in how things are going with communications in the country they are going to visit. Let's talk about mobile communications and the Internet in Vietnam.
general information
Travelers usually do not complain about communication problems in Vietnam. Mobile Internet is well developed, most local hotels have free Wi-Fi. You can also catch Wi-Fi in many restaurants and cafes, and even on the busy streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Enough in large cities and Internet cafes, where 30-35 rubles(or even for half that amount) you can surf the Web for an hour. As you can see, there are more than enough opportunities to connect to the Internet in Vietnam, but the connection speed often leaves much to be desired.
It is more profitable to use Vietnamese SIM cards than Russian ones, simply because it will be cheaper. They are sold almost everywhere.
No roaming within the country - all local phone calls paid according to existing rates.
Vietnam phone code: +84 . You can call the police at 113 , fire service phone - 114 . If you need an urgent health care, call the number 115 . Phone number for inquiries - 116 .
mobile connection
You can buy a Vietnamese SIM card in shopping malls, communication stores and even in private stores. Of course, SIM cards are also sold at the airport, but such a purchase will cost more. They will activate your card on the spot - just ask.
Among the mobile operators, such large providers stand out as Viettel Mobile and VinaPhone, which together account for more than 70% of the local market (41% for Viettel and 30% for VinaPhone). The third and fourth positions are respectively mobile phone and Vietnamobile. The difference in tariffs between the listed operators is so insignificant that it can be neglected. There is no provider whose services guarantee a special quality of communication. Short-term failures are possible, first of all, this concerns sending and receiving SMS messages (we are talking about messaging with Russian subscribers).
The cost of a SIM card is about 60 thousand Vietnamese dong (slightly more 100 rub.). The maximum price is 100 thousand dong ( 170 rub.). When buying a card, you should have a passport with you, valid for at least the next six months.
A minute of conversation with Russia will cost the owner of a Vietnamese SIM card 9-11 rubles(outgoing call). It should be noted that a call from the Russian Federation will cost your interlocutor a pretty penny - 100 rubles in a minute. The cheapest way to call Russia is from post offices: about 7 rub. in a minute. True, the post office still needs to be found, but the difference of 2 rubles is still ridiculous.
Local mobile operators quite often arrange various promotions - in this case, you will receive an SMS in Vietnamese with the number 50% and the date until which the indicated discount is valid. If there is not much money left on your balance, it makes sense to hurry up and buy a payment card before the promotion expires, because this will allow you to save half the amount.
Internet
Main providers 3 G- connections in Vietnam are already familiar to us giants of the Vietnamese market Viettel Mobile and VinaPhone. Feel good in this company mobile phone. Modems are sold in the same places as SIM cards, that is, in specialized stores, shopping centers and private shops. When buying, you need to show your passport. If necessary, the seller will help you connect to the Internet.
Rates are surprisingly low. yes, sim card mobile phone costs 65 thousand dong ( 111 rub.), and the monthly price for traffic is 300 Mb at a speed of 1 Mbps. is only 50 thousand dong ( 85 rub.). The maximum tariff for this operator is 225,000 VND ( 384 rub.) in 30 days at 3.6 megabits per second. Prices from other providers do not differ too much from those indicated.
Most high speed internet in the country - in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Here you can easily download large files, upload and watch videos.
Those who are going to stay in Vietnam for a long time should think about fixed Internet. In large cities, you have to try very hard to find a house or apartment without the Internet, but in extreme cases you will be connected to the Web through ADSL. Average monthly price for using fixed Internet - 450-600 rub. This is somewhat more expensive 3 G-connections, but more reliable.
As can be seen from what has been said, everything is fine with mobile communications and the Internet in Vietnam. In large cities, free Wi-Fi is easy to catch, there are many Internet cafes, the rates are attractive, and SIM cards are sold almost on every corner. The disadvantages include the low connection speed in remote areas and periodic problems with SMS messages. In addition, access to social networks(for example, to Facebook).