How to get free 5G data packages from Viettel and Vinaphone

The deployment of 5G in Vietnam gives users the opportunity to experience the latest network technology, with advantages in connection speed.

Theoretically, 5G networks are 10 to 100 times faster than 4G networks, and initial user experiences show the impressive speed of the new generation network technology.

Cách nhận gói dữ liệu 5G miễn phí từ Viettel và Vinaphone - 1 — 5G network has begun to be commercialized and covered nationwide after 5 years of infrastructure deployment (Photo: Getty).

Conditions for using 5G network in Vietnam

To be able to use the 5G network in Vietnam, the smartphone must support 5G connection and the user must be within the coverage range of this network technology.

Currently, the price of 5G-supported smartphone models on the market is decreasing, helping users to own 5G phones to experience new technology at a "soft" and acceptable price.

Readers can refer to the cheap 5G phone models introduced by Dan Tri here, and see how to activate 5G connection on Android and iPhone smartphones as instructed by Dan Tri here.

How to get 5G data packages from Viettel and Vinaphone to use for free

Two major network operators in Vietnam, Viettel and Vinaphone, are running a promotion program, providing free 5G data packages for mobile subscribers to try and experience the connection speed of the 5G network.

Readers can follow the steps below to take advantage of this promotion.

With Viettel subscribers

Viettel is the first and only network operator to commercialize the 5G network in Vietnam at the present time, providing many 5G packages with different prices and capacities. However, before users decide to spend money to buy 5G packages, Viettel subscribers can take advantage of this network operator's promotional program to experience the 5G network for free.

- First, the user composes a message with the content "TN5G" and sends it to the phone number 191.

- Wait a moment, you will receive a response message from the 191 switchboard notifying that the registration is successful. Now, users will have 20GB of 5G capacity to use for free for 10 days (equivalent to 2GB per day).

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The promotion will last until October 30.

With Vinaphone subscribers

Currently, Vinaphone is also providing a free 5G trial package for users. Readers can follow these steps to receive this free 5G data package:

- First, you compose a message with the content "5G On" and send it to the switchboard 888 to activate the 5G connection on the SIM.

- Next, compose a message with the content "DK KM5G" and send it to the switchboard 888. Wait a moment, a message will be sent back from the switchboard stating that you have successfully registered and received 50GB of 5G capacity with a validity of 30 days.

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The promotion will last until November 15.

Note: In case you text and receive the response "Sorry, your subscription is not on the list of invitations to experience Vinaphone 5G service", it means you cannot participate in Vinaphone's promotion program. Users can contact the customer care center of this network for more detailed reasons.

In some cases, when Vinaphone users enter an area with 5G coverage, the network will automatically register and activate a free 5G promotion package. In this case, users will receive a notification message from the network and do not need to follow the instructions above to register for a free 5G promotion package.