Traveling to Indochina, most travelers are curious about how to access the Internet. In the Indochinese peninsula, it is not difficult to find the free public Internet systems to access Facebook or look for needed information on Google. Typically, free Wifi will be available at public places such as parks, museums, restaurants, cafes, hotels, libraries. However, if you are afraid of unsafe or low connections, buying a 3G SIM card and register network packages on the smart phone to rapidly connect to your friends or family. Here are some beneficial tips for best Internet access in Indochina.
In Laos, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) remained lagging behind until the 2011- 2012 period in which the country witnessed a boom in mobile broadband internet services. The government implemented the policies of widely expanding the broadband Internet to the provinces and rural areas. As a result, gaining access to the Internet in Laos is easier through a wide range of options, even in the mountainous areas such as Phongsali.
Internet cafes have not been developed greatly but almost in the city's tourism centers. Head to hotels in the center of Laos or the airports to make use of free Wi-fi. However, unfortunately, Wifi is not always provided in hotels in the remote areas. To eliminate the bad luck, come to the nearest local offices of Unitel and ETL which are the biggest 3G providers in Vientiane to purchase a 3G SIM card (with 20.000 kip for each). Then, choose and buy the suitable Internet packet by the bought 3G SIM card. Paying little cash for the Internet services to enjoy the Internet with faster speed.
With the powerful developing Wifi network, tourists will not meet any difficulties to get their cell phones connected to 3G mobile internet when exploring Vietnam. Free Wifi Internet access is offered in any hotel, guesthouse or restaurant in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Hue and other provinces. The speed is quick enough to use online services containing Google Maps, Skype and other advantages. However, in the mountainous remote places, getting and using the Internet in Vietnam can be a problem. The solution is paying cash for buying a tourist prepaid 3G SIM card 3GB with data package at any small shop in any regions by agencies of mobile operaters including Viettel, Vinaphone, Mobifone, Vietnamobile. Affordable price, trouble-free application process and the smooth speed of using this mobile data access option is worth a try.
In major cities and fascinating destinations in Cambodia, Internet cafes are widespreadly applied. However, if the number of users exceeds the limited number, the network connection may be slowed down or interrupted. Nearly all hotels, guesthouses, coffee shops and restaurants in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville provide guests with free Wifi. Sightseer do not get into trouble finding the Internet system even on the island, like Koh Rong despite the lower and unstable access speed in compared with that of the mainland.
To get connected with relatives 24 hours, buying a 3G SIM card provided by prestigious network suppliers including Cellcard, Qb, Tourist SIM cards Edit, Smart and Metfone. Several Internet packages with multiple prices are to choose to help tourists saving money and being independent on the public wifi system.
