Viettel eSIM Plans & Prices
A Viettel eSIM is a strong choice for Vietnam travelers who want reliable mobile data, especially for road trips, mountain routes, islands, and multi-stop travel across Vietnam.
Choose Viettel eSIM for Wider Vietnam Coverage
Viettel eSIM is a strong fit if your Vietnam trip goes beyond major city centers. It is especially useful for travelers visiting mountain routes, islands, rural areas, or several provinces in one trip.
Ha Giang, Sapa and rural roads
A practical choice when your route includes higher terrain, valleys, rural roads, or less-visited stops where coverage consistency matters.
Cities, provinces and day trips
Useful if you travel between airports, cities, islands, provinces, and day-trip destinations instead of staying in one city.
Maps, apps and hotspot
Best for travelers who mainly need mobile data for maps, messaging apps, browsing, translation, email, and hotspot sharing.
Viettel eSIM Data, Validity & Hotspot
For most travelers, the key details are simple: daily data, validity, reset time, hotspot support, and when the plan starts.
Viettel eSIM Coverage in Vietnam
Coverage quality depends on terrain, distance from towers, local congestion, weather, and your device. In Vietnam, the experience can feel different between city centers, province roads, mountain passes, and island areas.
Viettel is usually a stronger fit when your itinerary includes Ha Giang, Sapa, Phu Quoc, long road trips, rural stops, or several provinces.
Install Before Departure
Most Viettel eSIM setups are straightforward. Install the eSIM before departure, then turn it on when you arrive in Vietnam.
Step 1: Receive your QR code
After checkout, your Viettel eSIM QR code and setup instructions are sent by email. Add it to your phone before your flight if possible.
Step 2: Turn it on in Vietnam
When you land, select the Viettel eSIM as your mobile data line. Some devices may also need data roaming enabled.
Step 3: Connect and start using data
Once the eSIM connects to the Viettel network in Vietnam, your plan starts and you can use mobile data normally.
Common problems: wrong data line selected, phone not carrier-unlocked, eSIM-compatible device issues, or roaming not enabled where needed. For setup help, read our Vietnam eSIM setup guide.
Why Buy Viettel eSIM from GoVnSIM?
Local Vietnam support
Get help before and after arrival if you are not sure which plan to choose or how to set up your eSIM.
Ready before you fly
Buy online, receive your QR code by email, and install the eSIM before departure.
Clear travel use case
This plan is made for travelers who mainly need stable mobile data across Vietnam, not local calls or SMS.
If your trip is mainly in big cities, several Vietnam eSIM options can work well. Viettel becomes more attractive when you travel across provinces, mountain areas, islands, or remote routes.Viettel eSIM vs other Vietnam eSIM options
Viettel eSIM vs Other Vietnam eSIM Options
Buying at the airport can work, but it may involve waiting at the counter, choosing from available plans, and completing registration steps after landing. Buying online is usually easier if you want to prepare before departure, receive the QR code in advance, and connect after arriving in Vietnam.Buy Viettel eSIM online or at the airport?
Buy Viettel eSIM Online or at the Airport?
When Viettel eSIM May Not Be the Right Choice
- If you need local calls or SMS: Viettel eSIM is data-only.
- If you need a Vietnamese phone number: choose a with-number plan instead.
Need a local number, calls, or SMS? Choose our Vietnam eSIM with phone number.
Viettel eSIM FAQs
Does Viettel eSIM come with a phone number?
No. Viettel eSIM for travelers is a data-only eSIM and does not include a local Vietnamese phone number.
How much data does this Viettel eSIM include?
Each plan includes 5GB/day. The daily data allowance resets at 23:59 Vietnam time.
Can I install my Viettel eSIM before traveling?
Yes. You can usually install it before departure, then turn it on for mobile data when you arrive in Vietnam.
When does the Viettel eSIM plan start?
The plan starts when the eSIM connects to the Viettel network in Vietnam, not simply when you receive the QR code by email.
Can I use hotspot with Viettel eSIM?
Yes. Personal hotspot and tethering are supported on this Viettel eSIM, subject to your device settings.
How can I check my Viettel eSIM data balance?
If service SMS is available on your device, you can text KTTK to 191. If you need help checking your remaining data, contact our support team.
What happens after I use up the 5GB daily allowance?
Once the daily allowance is fully used, data will be available again after the next reset time at 23:59 Vietnam time.
Can I renew or extend this eSIM after it expires?
No. Once the validity period ends, you will need to purchase a new eSIM plan.
Can I transfer this eSIM to another phone later?
In most cases, travel eSIM QR codes are intended for one-time installation only. Please do not delete the eSIM after installing it, as reinstallation may not be possible.
Which phones are compatible with Viettel eSIM?
Any unlocked, eSIM-compatible smartphone can work. Common examples include iPhone XR or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, and Google Pixel 3 or newer, depending on regional model support.