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Originally Posted by BRUCEBRUCE
Does anyone know how reliable the internet is Hanoi? Can you get a USB dongle for backup internet? How much would that cost and where would I get one?
Thanks
Many questions people are now asking is answered somewhere in this thread. I know it's long, but there is a lot of good advice in here.
Anyway, Internet in Hanoi is about the same as anywhere in Vietnam I suppose. Semi-decent most of the time. It might depend to some degree on the installation plan of where you are staying, the line and router they are using, and the ISP. At times it will be more flaky than others. It's definitely a good idea to get a USB stick to use as a backup (or as your primary) Internet. Even if your primary Internet is good, power outages are not infrequent.
Should cost about $40USD or less. Any phone shop and many computer/electronics shops will have them. Most are locked into a single provider although someone in the thread got one that can work with any sim though (even in other countries) which would be nice if you bouncing around different countries.