Capital city, Vietnam

Internet in Hanoi: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

301 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Hanoi?

Median fixed broadband in Vietnam is 301 Mbps and mobile is 220 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in most cafés; Tay Ho and Hoan Kiem have many laptop-friendly places. Old Quarter cafés can be noisy.

Getting online in Hanoi

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Viettel, VNPT and FPT in most buildings; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly 200,000–400,000 VND a month.
Cafés and coworking	Fast free wifi in most cafés; Tay Ho and Hoan Kiem have many laptop-friendly places. Old Quarter cafés can be noisy.
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.

Coworking spaces in Hanoi

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
Dreamplex	Hoan Kiem, Cau Giay	—
WeWork	Hoan Kiem	—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Singapore	463 Mbps	164 Mbps
Vietnam	301 Mbps	220 Mbps
Thailand	299 Mbps	134 Mbps
Malaysia	179 Mbps	165 Mbps
Philippines	114 Mbps	66 Mbps
Brunei	86 Mbps	254 Mbps
Laos	60 Mbps	45 Mbps
Cambodia	55 Mbps	112 Mbps
Indonesia	51 Mbps	66 Mbps
Myanmar	25 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Hanoi?

Which SIM card should I get in Hanoi?

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.

Are there coworking spaces in Hanoi?

Yes: Dreamplex, WeWork.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.