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Vietnam is a country that has fully embraced the digital revolution. With wireless internet readily available in most cities, including cafes, airports, and even households, staying connected has never been easier. Even in rural areas like Sapa, where tourists flock, you can still find places to check your email or update your Facebook profile. The main internet service providers in Vietnam, such as Vietel, VNPT, and FPT, ensure a reliable connection for both locals and visitors.
Stay Connected, Stay Secure
It’s important to exercise caution when using the internet away from the safety of your home. Always remember to log out of your accounts and delete cookies before leaving a public computer. Avoid accessing sensitive information like banking details on non-secure networks. By taking these precautions, you can enjoy the convenience of staying connected while safeguarding your personal information.
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Making Calls Made Easy
Vietnam offers affordable phone services that are hard to resist. If you plan to stay in the country for more than two weeks and need to make frequent phone calls, it might be worth bringing your own phone and purchasing a local SIM card. These SIM cards are available for as little as $3 at post offices and newspaper stalls across the country.
To call a Vietnamese phone number from another country, simply dial +84 followed by the phone number. On the other hand, to call a foreign phone number from Vietnam, dial +, followed by the country code, city code, and phone number. If you’re looking for the cheapest way to make international calls, consider using VOIP services available at public internet cafes or platforms like Skype. You can also take advantage of Viettel, a national communication corporation, which offers competitive rates. For example, you can call Canada or the United States for as low as 10 cents per minute.
Sending and Receiving Mail
Sending postcards and letters is a delightful way to stay connected with loved ones back home while traveling in Vietnam. Most cities and towns have central post offices located near popular tourist areas, making it convenient to send mail. It costs around 50 cents to send a postcard and $1 to send a letter within Vietnam. Package costs vary depending on the size and weight. Just remember to bring your identification if you plan to send a package abroad.
Here are the addresses of some main post offices in key cities:
Hanoi Post office
75 Đinh Tiên Hoàng – Hoàn Kiếm – Hà Nội.
Tel: (024)38255948
Fax: (024)38250536
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Ho Chi Minh City Post office
125 Hai Ba Trung, Ben Nghe, District 1
Tel: (028)38.270.888
Fax: (028)8270777
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Hue Post Office
8 Hoang Hoa Tham
Tel: (0234) 3820555
Fax: + (0234) 3823469
Hoi An Post Office
6 Tran Hung Dao
Tel: (0235)3911257
Fax : (0235)3862444
Whether you’re exploring the vibrant streets of Hanoi, the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, or the historical town of Hoi An, staying connected and keeping in touch with your loved ones is a breeze in Vietnam. Embrace the digital landscape and enjoy the convenience it brings to your travels.
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