Island in An Giang, Vietnam
Internet in Phu Quoc: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Phu Quoc?
Median fixed broadband in Vietnam is 301 Mbps and mobile is 220 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in most cafés and resorts is fine for calls; remote beaches and the north have weaker signal.
Getting online in Phu Quoc
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Viettel, VNPT and FPT in Duong Dong and newer resorts; 100–300 Mbps for roughly 200,000–400,000 VND a month, patchier in the north. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in most cafés and resorts is fine for calls; remote beaches and the north have weaker signal. |
| Outages | Power and internet cuts happen in storms and rural areas. |
| 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 in Phu Quoc
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Phu Quoc?
Median fixed broadband in Vietnam is 301 Mbps and mobile is 220 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in most cafés and resorts is fine for calls; remote beaches and the north have weaker signal.
Which SIM card should I get in Phu Quoc?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.