In Vietnam, February 2026 is a milestone month for mobile users. Following the massive 5G expansion completed in late 2025, the country is now celebrating the Tet (Lunar New Year) 2026 season with specialized 5G data gifts and early-bird hardware promotions.
Major Carrier Offers
The "Big Three"—Viettel, Vinaphone, and Mobifone—have now covered approximately 90% of outdoor urban areas with 5G.
* Viettel (The Coverage King):
* TET26 Special: To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Viettel's flagship offer provides 26GB of 5G data and 260 minutes of on-network calls for a budget price (approx. 50,000–90,000 VND). It also includes free access to the TV360 streaming app.
* SD135 Plan: A heavy-user favorite for 135,000 VND/mo, offering 5GB of data per day (150GB total).
* Vinaphone:
* D159V: Priced at 159,000 VND/mo, this plan offers 6GB of data daily, 1,500 minutes of on-network calls, and 200 minutes to other networks.
* Youth Promo: Students can often find 1GB/day plans for as low as 70,000 VND/mo during the post-Tet back-to-school window.
* Mobifone:
* V180: Offers a massive 240GB per month (8GB daily) for 240,000 VND.
* Social Bundles: Mobifone remains popular for "Unlimited YouTube & Facebook" add-ons that cost approx. 10,000 VND/day.
Smartphone & Device Deals
February 19, 2026, marks the final week before the Samsung Galaxy S26 global debut.
* Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: * Reservation Deal: Retailers like The Gioi Di Dong and FPT Shop are offering "blind pre-orders" where you can deposit 1,000,000 VND to receive a 2,000,000 VND discount voucher and a free storage upgrade (e.g., 512GB for the price of 256GB).
* Official launch: February 25, 2026.
* iPhone 17 Series:
* Prices have seen a "Tet Drop." The iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) is currently retailing for approximately 36,800,000 VND, down from its 38,000,000 VND launch price.
* The ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air is a trending choice this month, priced at approx. 31,500,000 VND.
* Budget 5G: Xiaomi and Oppo dominate the mid-range. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is a top seller at roughly 7,500,000 VND.
Visitor & Tourist Offers
For those traveling to Vietnam this month:
* Viettel Tourist SIM: Still the best for those heading to Sapa, Ha Giang, or the islands. A 30-day/120GB pack (4GB/day) costs approx. 200,000 VND ($8).
* eSIM Convenience: Providers like Airalo and Holafly offer "Unlimited Data" eSIMs for Vietnam starting from $21 USD, though local physical SIMs bought at the airport are still significantly cheaper for high data volumes.
Important Tips for 2026
* No SIM Swap for 5G: If you have a 4G SIM from Viettel or Vinaphone, you do not need to change it. Your phone will automatically connect to 5G if the device supports it and you have an active 5G data package.
* Spam Call Protection: The "i-An" (Safe) initiative by the Ministry of Information is now active, automatically flagging suspicious marketing calls on all major networks.
* Zalo Data: Most carriers offer a "Zalo-Only" data add-on for very cheap, as it remains the primary communication app in the country.
Major Carrier Offers
The "Big Three"—Viettel, Vinaphone, and Mobifone—have now covered approximately 90% of outdoor urban areas with 5G.
* Viettel (The Coverage King):
* TET26 Special: To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Viettel's flagship offer provides 26GB of 5G data and 260 minutes of on-network calls for a budget price (approx. 50,000–90,000 VND). It also includes free access to the TV360 streaming app.
* SD135 Plan: A heavy-user favorite for 135,000 VND/mo, offering 5GB of data per day (150GB total).
* Vinaphone:
* D159V: Priced at 159,000 VND/mo, this plan offers 6GB of data daily, 1,500 minutes of on-network calls, and 200 minutes to other networks.
* Youth Promo: Students can often find 1GB/day plans for as low as 70,000 VND/mo during the post-Tet back-to-school window.
* Mobifone:
* V180: Offers a massive 240GB per month (8GB daily) for 240,000 VND.
* Social Bundles: Mobifone remains popular for "Unlimited YouTube & Facebook" add-ons that cost approx. 10,000 VND/day.
Smartphone & Device Deals
February 19, 2026, marks the final week before the Samsung Galaxy S26 global debut.
* Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: * Reservation Deal: Retailers like The Gioi Di Dong and FPT Shop are offering "blind pre-orders" where you can deposit 1,000,000 VND to receive a 2,000,000 VND discount voucher and a free storage upgrade (e.g., 512GB for the price of 256GB).
* Official launch: February 25, 2026.
* iPhone 17 Series:
* Prices have seen a "Tet Drop." The iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) is currently retailing for approximately 36,800,000 VND, down from its 38,000,000 VND launch price.
* The ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air is a trending choice this month, priced at approx. 31,500,000 VND.
* Budget 5G: Xiaomi and Oppo dominate the mid-range. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is a top seller at roughly 7,500,000 VND.
Visitor & Tourist Offers
For those traveling to Vietnam this month:
* Viettel Tourist SIM: Still the best for those heading to Sapa, Ha Giang, or the islands. A 30-day/120GB pack (4GB/day) costs approx. 200,000 VND ($8).
* eSIM Convenience: Providers like Airalo and Holafly offer "Unlimited Data" eSIMs for Vietnam starting from $21 USD, though local physical SIMs bought at the airport are still significantly cheaper for high data volumes.
Important Tips for 2026
* No SIM Swap for 5G: If you have a 4G SIM from Viettel or Vinaphone, you do not need to change it. Your phone will automatically connect to 5G if the device supports it and you have an active 5G data package.
* Spam Call Protection: The "i-An" (Safe) initiative by the Ministry of Information is now active, automatically flagging suspicious marketing calls on all major networks.
* Zalo Data: Most carriers offer a "Zalo-Only" data add-on for very cheap, as it remains the primary communication app in the country.
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