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When something is not quite right, we, Filipinos, would often say, “I-Google mo na yan!” But what if you are outside the country and found yourself drifting in the cities of Vietnam?
Though that’s not always the picture, wandering on its scenic streets can be more fun when you are connected to the internet. Therefore, as a preparation, you should also be considering whether you’ll go get a sim, which type and what data plans, or rent a pocket WiFi.
SIM cards and Data Plans
To get a coverage, you may opt to get a local sim card in Vietnam. This is one of the cheapest and most convenient especially if your smartphones are already unlocked. In the Vietnamese international airports such as in Noi Bai and Da Nang, kiosks of different mobile network operators are available. It can also be bought in stores and shops by the streets.
To make it even more convenient, you can book for sim cards already topped with your chosen plans which will cater your needs during the travel. Before flying to Vietnam, you may logged in at www.kkday.com or www.klook.com. These two online platforms allow you to choose from different options and customize the sim according to your preferences.
Here are the lists of sim cards along with their plans and prices as per declared by the two web sites.
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Mobile Network
Klook
Kkday
Price
Plan
How to Get
Price
Plan
How to Avail
Viettel
$6USD ( 5gb total) or $14 USD ( 2gb/day)
5GB data (4G) valid for 30 days or 2GB daily .
Book via www.klook.com and pick-up at Klook kiosk in Tan Son Nhat airport or book this and have it delivered to your hotel
$8 USD
4G sim card with unlimited data and 30 minutes of international calls or 60 minutes of local calls
Book at www.kkday.com and get it at Tan Son Nhat Airport ( HCMC)
Vinaphone
$8 USD Data Unlimited Sim
Book via www.klook.com and pick-up at Klook kiosk in Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi or this one for hotel delivery
$4.3 USD
3G Sim card with 4GB data daily for 30 days
Book at www.kkday.com and pick-up at their counter at Tan Son Nhat ( HCMC)
*This is the original price, but the site usually give discounts so price is relatively lower the last time I checked.
** There are other available plans not covered by Klook and Kkday.
Other sim cards which can also be used in Vietnam are Vietnamobile and Mobifone. Fortunately, these two also have kiosks on the international airports in Vietnam. Here are some of their data packages along with their keywords.
Mobile Network
Price
Plan
How to Avail
Mobifone
70, 000 VND
or Php 158
HD70
3.8GB valid for 30 days
Avail at their counter in any international airport in Vietnam, or at any Mobifone authorized shop/seller.
90, 000 VND
or Php 203
HD90
5.5GB valid for 30 days
120, 000 VND
or Php 270
HD120
8.8GB valid for 30 days
200, 000 VND
or Php 452
HD200
16.5GB valid for 30 days
300, 000 VND
or Php 678
HD300
33GB valid for 30 days
400, 000 VND
or Php 904
HD400
44GB valid for 30 days
500, 000 VND
or Php 1,130
HD500
55GB valid for 30 days
Vietnamobile
10, 000 VND
or Php 23
M10
1GB valid for 30 days
Avail at their counter in any international airport in Vietnam, or at any Vietnamobile authorized shop/seller.
25, 000 VND
or Php 55
M25
2GB valid for 30 days
40, 000 VND
or Php 90
M40
4GB valid for 30 days
70, 000 VND
or Php 158
M70
8GB valid for 30 days
90, 000 VND
or Php 203
M90
12GB valid for 30 days
120, 000 VND
or Php 271
M120
20GB valid for 30 days
200, 000 VND
or Php 452
M200
40GB valid for 30 days
Wi-Fi Rentals
If travelling by group and everybody needs to be connected to the internet, buying sim cards for all may not be the wisest decision. After all, you’ll just dispose of it later. If so, renting pocket Wi-Fi might be the best option. So, where can you get one? Remember when I introduced you to Klook and Kkday? They do not just let you book sim cards. They can also let you barrow portable Wi-Fi hotspots at reasonable prices. It can also be accessed from different stores in Vietnam or at online shops. Here are some examples for your reference.
Product Name
Description
Price
Plan
How to Avail
3G Wifi
3G device with mobile data which can connect up to 8 devices at once, 6 hours battery life
Php 252/ day/device
Unlimited data (3G network)
Book via www.
klook.com and to be delivered at your hotel front desk in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Hoi an upon checking in and out
What are you waiting for? Go check and choose the data plan that will make your most precious memories in Vietnam.
