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Vietnam eSIM articles: install steps for iPhone/Android, carrier comparisons, traveler guides per country, network coverage updates.
- Q&AOctober 6, 2026
Do You Need a Passport for a Vietnam SIM? Not for an eSIM
Buying our Vietnam eSIM online, you hand over nothing — no passport, no ID, no photo. At a carrier's own counter, staff ask for your passport. Here is the difference, from an authorized dealer.
- ArticleOctober 1, 2026
5GB a Day in Vietnam: Total Data, Cost per GB, and What Happens at the Cap
5GB a day is 35GB over a week and 150GB over a month. At the daily cap the data stops and resets at midnight Vietnam time — it is not slowed down. Cost per GB for every plan below.
- ArticleSeptember 28, 2026
Gigago vs a Viettel eSIM for Vietnam
Gigago and this shop resell the same Vietnamese carriers. Prices read off both sites on 28 September 2026, plan for plan, plus the one thing neither of us should hide.
- ArticleJuly 30, 2026
SIM Card at Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai): 2026 Guide
Landing at Hanoi Noi Bai (HAN)? Buy a SIM at the airport kiosk, or install an eSIM before you fly and be online the minute you land — here's how, with prices.
- How toJuly 29, 2026
Dual-SIM Vietnam: Keep home SIM for bank OTP + cheap data
Step-by-step guide for Russian travelers: keep your MTS/Beeline number for bank SMS, use a local Viettel/Vinaphone eSIM for fast internet. Honest setup without
- ListJuly 29, 2026
Viettel Tourist eSIM Plans: Prices, Data, Coverage
Complete guide to Viettel prepaid eSIM plans for travelers: 7/15/30 days, 5GB/day, $9.9–18.9. Installation, device compatibility, and tips.
- ArticleJuly 28, 2026
Does Alipay Work in Vietnam? Yes in Cities — No VPN Needed
Do WeChat Pay and Alipay work in Vietnam? Do you need a VPN for Google Maps? Guide for Chinese travelers and anyone using these apps.
- ArticleJuly 28, 2026
China/HK iPhone and Vietnam eSIM: Compatibility Guide
Mainland China and Hong Kong iPhones cannot use eSIM in Vietnam. Here's the solution: physical SIMs, workarounds, and what to check before you go.
- CompareJuly 28, 2026
Vietnam eSIM vs Pocket WiFi: Real Cost & Hidden Phone Number
Honest cost breakdown: eSIM under $10 vs pocket WiFi $25+. Plus the one thing WiFi can't do — a number that receives Grab calls. Decide in 60 seconds.
- How toJuly 27, 2026
Dual eSIM Vietnam: Keep Home Number + Get Local Number
Most travel eSIMs are data-only. Learn how to keep your home SIM active AND get a Vietnam number for Grab calls and OTP with a dual eSIM setup using Vinaphone.
- CompareJuly 27, 2026
Which Vietnam eSIM receives SMS? Vinaphone — but not OTP
Only Vinaphone eSIM gives you a real +84 number that receives incoming calls and ordinary SMS. Viettel and Airalo are data-only. No tourist eSIM receives app or bank verification codes.
- CompareJuly 27, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra eSIM in Vietnam – Does it work?
Yes, the S25 Ultra supports eSIM in Vietnam. Setup guide, dual-SIM tips, and best Viettel/Vinaphone plans for your S25 Ultra.