Vietnam eSIM Review: I Tried Chillaxsim on My 2-Week Trip
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I’m the kind of traveler who triple-checks flight times but forgets to buy a SIM card. Before my two-week trip to Vietnam, I finally decided to try something different: a Vietnam eSIM.
Enter Chillaxsim—a brand I found after a friend raved about getting instant internet right off the plane. Skeptical but curious, I gave it a shot.
Spoiler: It worked better than I expected.
First Impressions: Setup So Easy, I Thought I Missed a Step
Once I bought my plan through the Chillaxsim eSIM Vietnam page, I immediately received a QR code by email.
Here’s what happened next:
Opened the installation guide
Scanned the code on my iPhone
Turned on roaming
Boom—connected, in less than 5 minutes
No kiosks. No lines. No language barrier.
What Plan Did I Choose?
I went with Chillaxsim’s Viettel eSIM, which gave me:
📶 5GB/day of high-speed data
📞 A local Vietnamese phone number
📩 Free incoming SMS
🔄 Hotspot/tethering support
🛰️ Reliable coverage across cities and rural zones
I considered the data-only plan, but since I was traveling solo, the local number came in handy for things like:
Calling hotels for late check-ins
Receiving booking codes via text
Signing up for Grab and food delivery apps
Testing Across Vietnam: City, Coast, and Mountains
Here’s how the eSIM held up across my 14-day itinerary:
📍 Hanoi
Tons of cafés, fast Wi-Fi—but my eSIM made it easy to hop between spots and stay online between neighborhoods. Google Translate and Grab worked like a charm.
📍 Phong Nha
In this remote cave-filled town, I expected weak service—but my eSIM delivered steady LTE, even in guesthouses surrounded by jungle.
📍 Hue & Hoi An
Seamless switching between cities. Used my phone as a hotspot on the train and streamed Spotify the entire ride.
📍 Da Nang
Worked from a coworking space and relied on my eSIM’s data when their internet cut out. Saved the day.
What I Loved (And One Tiny Surprise)
👍 What Worked Amazingly
Instant delivery & setup
No SIM swapping
Strong coverage (better than my friend’s local SIM)
Real-time support via Chillaxsim’s contact page
Freedom to move between cities without buying new cards
🤏 What Surprised Me
I expected voice calling to be difficult with an eSIM. But the Viettel plan included a working number, and I could call hotels, restaurants, and even receive local texts—something most eSIMs don’t offer.
FAQs: My Honest Take After Two Weeks
Q1: Did the eSIM really work in remote areas?
Yes. I had signal in Phong Nha and on trains between cities—thanks to Viettel’s excellent coverage.
Q2: Did you need tech skills to set it up?
Not at all. The process is beginner-friendly. Their guide walks you through everything.
Q3: Did you use your eSIM as a hotspot?
Yes—especially on trains or when hostel Wi-Fi was sketchy.
Q4: Was customer support helpful?
Very. I reached out once about activation timing and got a response in under 10 minutes.
Q5: Would you use Chillaxsim again?
Absolutely. It saved me from SIM swaps, was reliable, and made the trip smoother overall.
Final Verdict: Chillaxsim = Travel Freedom
If you're heading to Vietnam, get your eSIM before you fly. Chillaxsim’s service turned my 2-week itinerary into a stress-free adventure. From bustling cities to quiet countryside, I had fast, reliable internet—and a local number that opened doors (and apps).
Ready to try it? Grab your plan at Chillaxsim’s Vietnam eSIM store. Whether you need just data or a full-featured plan with a phone number, they’ve got you covered.
Want to know who's behind the seamless service? Read more on their About Us page, or browse the FAQ center for more info.
