Vietnam Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Making calls in Vietnam

  Area codes & useful numbers

  When moving to a foreign country, an expatriate should be aware of the culture’s local communication conditions. In Vietnam, the development and availability of telecommunications technology remains unequal throughout the country.

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  Fixed phone lines

  How to get connected in Vietnam

  The fixed telephone is less popular than cellphones among Vietnamese. In 2010, the penetration rate was only 19% in 2011. However, several operators offer this service and at a very affordable price.

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  Cellphones in Vietnam

  Going mobile

  Mobile phones have been fully adopted into Vietnamese culture. This industry is developing rapidly, and it is really easy to get a mobile at an affordable price.

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  Internet in Vietnam

  How to get online

  Internet access around the country is quite sporadic, but in constant development. In tourist areas and developed cities, it is easy to find cyber cafes or public places providing wireless Internet service.

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