Register for Vinaphone 4G, high-speed internet service

On November 3rd, Vinaphone officially became the first network to deploy 4G services in Vietnam, with Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City being the first places to experience high-speed 4G. VinaPhone was also the first network to deploy 3G services and allowed registration for VinaPhone 3G since 2009.

Vinaphone's 4G network speed averages from 50-80Mb/s, significantly faster than 3G, with speeds 7 to 10 times higher. VinaPhone will provide 4G on the 1,800 MHZ band and is expected to cover the entire country by 2017.

Register for Vinaphone 4G, purchase 4G network packages from Vina

Requirements, things to know before registering for Vinaphone 4G

- Mandatory registration for Vinaphone 3G beforehand.

- Devices must support 4G connectivity.

- 4G SIM: Currently, you can switch your existing SIM to a 4G SIM for free. Users need to configure GPRS for their phones to catch 4G signals.

How to Change Vinaphone SIM

It's delightful that users can completely change to a 4G Vinaphone SIM for free instead of getting a new SIM like the Viettel network.

To switch to a 4G Vinaphone SIM, you only need to bring your SIM and ID card to VinaPhone's transaction offices for the exchange.

How to Register for 4G with Vinaphone

After a testing period, VinaPhone has officially expanded its 4G coverage to Phu Quoc. To register for 4G with Vinaphone, users just need to understand the current data packages provided by VinaPhone.

According to VinaPhone's announcement, the company won't introduce new 4G packages. Instead, users will utilize the existing service packages to register for 4G with Vinaphone and use the 4G network. In other words, users will almost use the same 3G registration syntax to register for 4G with Vinaphone.

However, to use the 4G network, the terminal device must support 4G, the subscription must be in the 4G coverage area, and the SIM card should be upgraded to a 4G SIM.

Vinaphone's 4G Data Packages

- Vinaphone's 4G X Packages (Low-cost)
+ X15 package: 15,000 VND/month - with 350MB data.
+ X25 package: 25,000 VND/month - with 600MB data.
+ X35 package: 35,000 VND/month - with 1GB data.
- Vinaphone's 4G BIG Packages (Full package)
+ BIG 70 package: 70,000 VND/month - with 1.6GB data.
+ BIG 100 package: 100,000 VND/month - with 2.5GB data.
+ BIG 200 package: 200,000 VND/month - with 5.5GB data.
+ BIG 300 package: 300,000 VND/month - with 10GB data.

Registration Syntax for Vinaphone 4G Packages

To register for Vinaphone 4G, send a message with the syntax: DK_Package-name send 888.

For example: DK_X35 send 888.

* Comparison of 4G Network Speed with 3G:

The 4G (fourth-generation) network is a wireless communication technology that provides superior data transmission speed compared to the third generation (3G). It is known to achieve speeds of up to 1.5 Gb/s under ideal conditions.

Currently, there are two core technology standards for 4G networks: WiMax and Long Term Evolution (LTE). Each technology uses a different frequency band.

In Vietnam, 4G network access speed reaches nearly 80%, approaching the ideal speed of up to 300 Mbps (download speed) and 150 Mbps (upload speed) for the 4G LTE-A standard. Of course, if your data package is still active, in case it depletes, the speed might decrease slightly.

Please note that network speed is measured in Mbps (Megabit per second), while download speed is calculated in MBps (Megabyte per second).

However, it must be emphasized that these are theoretical product specifications. The actual speed depends on various factors such as transmission lines, signals, network infrastructure, and more.

Why is 4G necessary to replace 3G?

A high-speed 4G network enhances transmission quality, download speed, boosts mobile app interaction, and allows faster online video streaming and gaming.

At times, the ultra-high speed of the 4G network can even replace fixed internet connections due to its high speed, extensive coverage, and significantly higher mobility.

The 4G network stands out for its easy installation, fast speed, strong signal, increased stability, wide coverage, and enhanced security features.

* Is the cost of 4G higher than 3G?

As per Viettel's information, they will apply 4G tariffs equivalent to 3G. Therefore, when you register for Viettel 4G, you won't have to worry about the cost being too high. The 4G registration process with Viettel has been standardized and is just waiting for the day Viettel can introduce 4G to the market.

For Mobifone, the network stated that the process of registering for Mobifone 4G will not differ much, and the 4G pricing will be the same as 3G upon launch. Whether registering for Viettel 4G or registering for Mobifone 4G, users won't need to worry about the network imposing excessively high prices.

However, the concern is that with the improved speed, the data volume of VinaPhone's 3G packages will deplete faster than 3G packages. Previously, users rarely had to check if their 3G package had enough data, but now users will need to frequently monitor their 4G packages to avoid running out of data and needing to renew or subscribe anew. Of course, whether 3G or 4G, checking the 3G package and verifying the remaining 3G data has always been a concern for many users.