Preferential data packages or unlimited data are of interest to users due to the increasing demand for entertainment and 24/7 online access - Photo: DUC THIEN
Now the main point of new mobile packages is the number of GB of high-speed or free data that users can use per day (or month), not the number of minutes of calling within or outside the network as before.
Small network shocks
Recently, Vietnamobile - a network operator with a relatively small market share compared to the three giants Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone - attracted attention when it suddenly launched a package that allows users to surf the web with completely unlimited high-speed data.
Customers also receive additional incentives for off-net calling minutes and unlimited on-net calling. Specifically, this network's SIM Hoi ProMax and SIM King ProMax allow users to freely access the Internet, surf the web, watch videos , listen to music or work online 24/7.
In addition, Hoi Promax subscribers are also given an additional 30 minutes of off-net calls (equivalent to 60,000 VND), free on-net calls with a maintenance fee of only 70,000 VND/month. King Promax subscribers are given an additional 50 minutes of off-net calls (equivalent to 100,000 VND), free on-net calls with a maintenance fee of 80,000 VND/month.
Responding to Tuoi Tre, Mr. Raymond Ho, general director of Vietnamobile, talked about the bold "move": "In Vietnam, we have not seen any truly unlimited high-speed data. Some carriers can provide unlimited data packages when accessing certain applications at a certain price and some will quickly adjust when the data limit is used up. At this time, we understand that customers have a high demand for high-speed data that is enough to use at all times."
While experiencing Vietnamobile's new package, Mr. Thanh Hoa (HCMC) said that he always needs to be online 24/7, so he finds this package suitable for use without having to worry about how much GB of data is left or running out of data unexpectedly.
Big network operators compete for data and additional services
MobiFone also continuously launches many preferential 5G packages for new subscribers. Talking to Tuoi Tre, a MobiFone store manager said that the M125 package is attracting many subscribers in Ho Chi Minh City because of its great data incentives while the price is 125,000 VND/month.
Specifically, M125 subscribers in Ho Chi Minh City will be able to use up to 11GB/day, while other localities will be able to use 4GB/day. If you register for 6 months in advance, you will receive an additional 1GB, meaning that subscribers can use up to 12GB/day; if you pay for 1 year in advance, you will be able to use up to 13GB/day throughout the year... In addition, subscribers will also be given a free Vieon entertainment service account.
For customers nationwide, MobiFone representatives said they have just launched the E300 prepaid package with great data incentives and free calls. Specifically, the package costs 300,000 VND/month, providing 15GB of high-speed data/day (total 450GB/month) and free domestic calls under 20 minutes, along with 300 minutes of off-net calls. In addition, the package also offers free data to access Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, ClipTV and K applications. Subscribers also get up to 100GB of free storage services on MobiCloud...
Meanwhile, a representative of Viettel network said that the two packages for new subscribers that are being chosen the most by customers are the 5G135 data-only package (VND 135,000/30 days, total capacity of 120GB, equivalent to 4GB/day) and the 5G160B combo package (VND 160,000/30 days, total capacity of 120GB, equivalent to 4GB/day, free for the first 10 minutes of all domestic calls (up to 1,000 minutes) and 100 minutes of off-network calls).
Subscribers of both packages above also receive free TV360 Basic package service and 20GB of Mybox storage service.
Regarding postpaid services, Viettel representatives said that the two packages that are popular with customers are V160S (160,000 VND/month with 6GB/day) and V180S (180,000 VND/month with 8GB/day). Both packages have incentives for domestic calls, TV360 Basic television service...
Another small network operator, FPT Retail, has just launched a Medical SIM priced from only VND195,000 for 60GB of data. Subscribers receive free consultation with medical specialists through the Truedoc app...
Many virtual mobile networks are increasing the pressure
Speaking to Tuoi Tre, a network operator leader commented that the current data service race is extremely fierce in the context of saturated voice/SMS services. With the emergence of many virtual mobile networks, network operators have deployed many plans to compete for market share: reducing prices, increasing incentives...
"5G packages are being widely publicized, but coverage is still limited and to use them, users still have to pay high fees compared to their average income. Meanwhile, virtual networks have sharply reduced the price of 4G packages. However, the real benefits are quite limited in terms of data and voice quotas, which easily force them to regulate or cut down to very slow speeds after the quota runs out to earn more money later," the leader commented.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/khoc-liet-dua-goi-cuoc-du-lieu-di-dong-20250714080505822.htm
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