Best eSIM for Vietnam: Local vs Roaming Network Plans

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Quick answer

  • Local-network option: Vinaphone.
  • Roaming-network option: Viettel, MobiFone and Vinaphone, subject to local availability.
  • Plan sizes: 3GB, 5GB, 10GB, 20GB, 30GB, 50GB and Daily Unlimited.
  • Durations: 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 days.
  • Unlimited FUP: 1GB high-speed data per day, then unlimited data at up to 5Mbps until the daily reset.
  • Hotspot: Supported; connected devices share the plan allowance.
  • Service type: Data-only, without a Vietnamese phone number.

The best Vietnam eSIM depends on whether you value the lower price of a Vinaphone local-network plan or the additional network choices of a roaming plan. EasyTripGo sells both options, with fixed total data and Daily Unlimited variants. This is an EasyTripGo buying guide, not an independent ranking or a promise that one network will be strongest everywhere.

Vietnam eSIM plan comparison

Feature Local-network plan Roaming-network plan
Networks Vinaphone Viettel, MobiFone and Vinaphone
Best suited to Travelers prioritizing price and straightforward Vietnam-only use Travelers who value access to multiple supported partner networks
Fixed-data choices 3GB to 50GB 3GB to 50GB
Daily Unlimited Available Available
5G/4G/LTE Depends on coverage, device and plan provisioning Depends on partner availability, device and plan provisioning

Browse the Vietnam local-network eSIM or the Vietnam roaming-network eSIM. Prices and availability may change.

Compare practical seven-day choices

7-day option Local network Roaming network
3GB $2.92 $3.46
5GB $4.20 $5.08
10GB $6.92 $8.44
20GB $12.24 $15.08
Daily Unlimited $15.02 $18.56

Prices checked September 14, 2026. Confirm the selected option and checkout total before buying. A fixed 10GB plan means 10GB for the whole service period, not 10GB every day. Daily Unlimited instead provides a daily high-speed allowance followed by reduced-speed access.

Which amount of data should you choose?

For maps, messaging, translation and occasional browsing, 3GB or 5GB may cover a short trip. Travelers posting photos regularly or using ride-hailing and video calls should compare 10GB or 20GB. Larger fixed plans can suit laptop hotspot use or frequent uploads. Daily Unlimited suits travelers who prefer continued connectivity after the daily high-speed allowance, but 5Mbps is a maximum reduced speed rather than a guaranteed speed.

Our Vietnam data guide for 7, 10 and 15 days provides practical examples.

Coverage expectations in Vietnam

Major cities and populated travel corridors generally have stronger coverage than mountain roads, rural valleys, islands or remote national parks. Network availability can change by exact location, building and local conditions. A roaming profile may access different supported partners, but it does not combine all networks at once or guarantee automatic connection to the fastest one.

Read the Vietnam eSIM coverage guide before visiting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Ha Long, Ha Giang or island destinations.

Activation, hotspot and phone-number details

Install the eSIM while connected to stable Wi-Fi. Plan days begin when the eSIM is installed, so do not install earlier than necessary. The installation deadline is normally within 90 days of purchase; check the product page and delivery email for the selected plan. After arriving, select the Vietnam eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming if instructed.

These plans are data-only. They can support WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger and other internet calling apps, but they do not include a Vietnamese number or normal voice/SMS bundle. Hotspot is supported, although every connected device uses the same allowance. See our Vietnam installation and hotspot guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is a local-network eSIM always faster?

No. Actual performance depends on location, congestion, device compatibility and available radio bands. “Local” describes the profile type, not a universal speed guarantee.

Can I switch from the local plan to the roaming plan?

They are separate products. Choose before purchase based on your route, price and network preference.

Can I buy more data after it runs out?

Do not assume the existing plan can be extended. If the allowance is exhausted, purchase a new suitable Vietnam plan.

More Vietnam eSIM guides

Need help choosing? Contact EasyTripGo Support or message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, destinations and expected data use.