Town in Phu Tho, Vietnam

Internet in Mai Chau: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

301 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Mai Chau?

Median fixed broadband in Vietnam is 301 Mbps and mobile is 220 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Homestay and café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; mobile signal weakens in the surrounding hills.

Getting online in Mai Chau

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre is available in Mai Chau town and most homestays; furnished long-term rentals are rare.
Cafés and coworking	Homestay and café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; mobile signal weakens in the surrounding hills.
Outages	Occasional storm-related power 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	₫100,000–200,000 ($3.9–7.7)
Blocked services	Telegram has been blocked since mid-2025; other major apps work. VPNs are widely used.

Coworking in Mai Chau

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

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 Mai Chau?

Which SIM card should I get in Mai Chau?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.