Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has developed into one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling digital nomad destinations. The energy of the city, extraordinary food culture, very low cost of living, and improving internet infrastructure have made it increasingly popular with long-term remote workers. Vietnam’s e-visa allows most nationalities to stay 90 days, extendable, and a more permanent Digital Nomad Visa pathway is in development.

This guide covers everything you need to know to get connected in Ho Chi Minh City — from the moment you land to having reliable long-term internet set up and running.

Mobile Coverage in Ho Chi Minh City

Viettel and Vinaphone are the strongest networks — Vietnam has very cheap data pricing. In Ho Chi Minh City’s main residential and business areas, coverage is consistently strong with fast 4G and expanding 5G. Data pricing in Vietnam is competitive — check connectpls.com for current plan pricing for your specific destination.

Option 1: eSIM — Instant Connectivity on Arrival

A ConnectPls eSIM activated before your flight gives you working Vietnam data from the moment you land. Navigate to your accommodation, coordinate logistics, and start your first day in Ho Chi Minh City without any connectivity gap — no carrier shop, no registration queue, no language barrier.

ConnectPls eSIM plans for Vietnam connect through Viettel’s network for the strongest available coverage. No local documentation required to activate.

Option 2: SIM Card — Best Value for Longer Stays

For stays over a month, a Vietnam SIM card gives you a local +84 number and better long-term data value. Viettel has the strongest coverage in Ho Chi Minh City and nationally. ConnectPls SIM cards for Vietnam are available with flexible monthly subscriptions — no local bank account or documentation required to start.

Option 3: Portable WiFi — Multi-Device Coverage

Working from Ho Chi Minh City with a laptop, tablet, and phone? A ConnectPls portable WiFi subscription gives you a dedicated hotspot covering all devices from one plan. Particularly useful during the first month before home broadband is arranged.

Fixed Broadband in Ho Chi Minh City

Home fibre broadband in Ho Chi Minh City is widely available and fast. Packages typically deliver 100-500Mbps for 8-18 euros per month. Most apartments in expat-popular areas are pre-wired for fibre. Installation is typically 3-7 business days after application. During this period, ConnectPls covers all your connectivity needs without any gap.