With the rise of remote work, internet quality has become a deciding factor when picking an apartment. Vietnam has good infrastructure, but it's uneven.
Reliable ISPs
- FPT: Most popular among expats, good prices, stable speeds
- Viettel: National coverage, good for varied areas
- VNPT: Less common but stable
- CMC: Mostly used for businesses
Required Speeds
- Email, browsing: 30 Mbps is enough
- HD video calls: 50-100 Mbps
- 4K streaming, large game downloads: 200+ Mbps
- Multi-user family: 200-500 Mbps
In 2026, the average expat apartment has 100-300 Mbps.
How to Test Before Signing
- Bring your laptop or phone when viewing
- Connect to the apartment's Wi-Fi
- Run speedtest.net from 2-3 different spots
- Check ping (under 50ms is good)
- Test your VPN if you need one (some ISPs block)
- Ask about the ISP and current plan
Buildings Known for Good Internet
- Vinhomes (Central Park, Grand Park): New infrastructure
- Masteri Thao Dien: Premium FPT ready
- The Lancaster: Stable expat internet
- Estella Heights: Premium backbone
When You Need Backup
For critical work, consider:
- Two parallel ISPs: FPT + Viettel/VNPT
- Failover router: ~$50-100
- 4G/5G hotspot: Backup for important meetings
- Phone hotspot: Short-term backup
Important Notes
- Internet plans usually come with the unit: You can upgrade but ask the landlord
- Some outer areas only have older ADSL (slower)
- Vinhomes Grand Park and Da Nang have consistent fiber
- VPN needed for overseas banking, Netflix US, etc.
Looking for an apartment with good internet? VietRent with internet specs noted.
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