Mountain town in Lam Dong, Vietnam
Internet in Da Lat: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Da Lat?
Median fixed broadband in Vietnam is 301 Mbps and mobile is 220 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many laptop-friendly cafes with fast wifi; the nomad community is small but growing.
Getting online in Da Lat
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Viettel, VNPT and FPT in most flats; roughly 200,000–350,000 VND a month for 200+ Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many laptop-friendly cafes with fast wifi; the nomad community is small but growing. |
| Outages | Heavy rain can cause short power and internet cuts. |
| Tourist SIM | Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone airport kiosks sell tourist SIMs with big data allowances; passport required. City shops are cheaper. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Viettel, Vinaphone, MobiFone |
| Monthly data plan | ₫100,000–250,000 ($3.9–9.6) |
| Blocked services | Telegram has been blocked since mid-2025; other major apps work. VPNs are widely used. |
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Da Lat?
Median fixed broadband in Vietnam is 301 Mbps and mobile is 220 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many laptop-friendly cafes with fast wifi; the nomad community is small but growing.
Which SIM card should I get in Da Lat?
Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone airport kiosks sell tourist SIMs with big data allowances; passport required. City shops are cheaper.
Can I use an eSIM in Vietnam?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.