Best eSIM for Vietnam โ Instant Data Plans
Vietnam's long, slender geography takes travellers from the mountains of Sapa to the beaches of Phรบ Quแปc โ staying connected the whole way requires the right plan.
Your calls stay on your home number.
Your data runs on LTE.app.
Most modern iPhones and Android phones support two connections at once. Keep your existing SIM active โ your number never changes, your apps keep working. Just add a Vietnam data plan on top.
- โ Calls and texts work normally
- โ WhatsApp, iMessage unchanged
- โ Bank 2FA still arrives
- โ Nothing to cancel or port
- โ Full 4G / 5G speeds
- โ Hotspot included
- โ Activates the moment you land
- โ From $1.84 โ not $10โ15/day
- โ ~$10โ15 per day, every day
- โ Throttled after 512 MB
- โ No hotspot on most plans
- โ Bill shock when you get home
Available Plans (20)
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Best eSIM for Vietnam โ what you need to know
Vietnam's long, slender geography takes travellers from the mountains of Sapa to the beaches of Phรบ Quแปc โ staying connected the whole way requires the right plan.
LTE.app offers 20 eSIM plans for Vietnam, starting from $1.84. Plans are instant โ purchase, scan the QR code in Settings, and your data is live. No physical SIM, no airport queue, no contract.
Coverage is provided through Viettel and Mobifone and Vinaphone, giving you data across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and beyond. Viettel leads coverage nationwide; major cities and the coastal tourist trail from Da Nang to Hoi An are reliably covered.
Why use an eSIM in Vietnam?
Vietnam eSIM coverage & networks
LTE.app plans in Vietnam route through Viettel, Mobifone, Vinaphone. Viettel leads coverage nationwide; major cities and the coastal tourist trail from Da Nang to Hoi An are reliably covered.
Major destinations covered include Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hแบก Long Bay. Urban areas and popular tourist sites generally have reliable 4G LTE; rural and mountainous areas may vary.
More questions about Vietnam eSIMs
Does the eSIM work as a hotspot in Vietnam?+
Hotspot supported โ useful for sharing data with a travel companion.
Does the Vietnam eSIM include a phone number?+
Data-only โ no Vietnamese phone number.
Which network will my eSIM use in Vietnam?+
LTE.app plans in Vietnam use Viettel and Mobifone and Vinaphone. The network your device connects to depends on your plan and device compatibility.
Can I top up or extend my Vietnam eSIM?+
Some plans allow top-ups or extensions from within the LTE.app. If you run out of data, you can purchase an additional plan โ the new eSIM will be delivered instantly as a QR code.
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Singapore eSIM โWhat you need to know
This eSIM provides data access only. It does not include a Vietnam phone number. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Signal for calls.
Set up the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi before your trip. Data only starts counting once you connect to a local network on arrival.
Mobile hotspot is available on most Vietnam plans. Share your data with a laptop or travel companion without extra cost.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. Most iPhones from 2018 and flagship Android phones from 2020 support eSIM.
Your QR code is emailed the moment your payment completes โ no waiting, no shipping, no airport queue.
How to install your Vietnam eSIM
Note for Vietnam: Some eSIMs in Vietnam require enabling data roaming manually in Settings. If data doesn't start, check that data roaming is on.
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