Communication

Languages:
The official language is Vietnamese.
English is fairly widely used in business. English is practiced in the streets for economic openness and the influx of tourists. French is also convenient, but less common and less commercial way.

Phone:
To call Vietnam from abroad: dial 00 84 + area code (without the leading 0, e.g. Hanoi 4) + the number you want.
To call abroad from Vietnam: It will dial 00 followed by your country code (32 for Belgium) and then the area code (1 for the Paris region) and finally the number of your correspondent.
Services of mobile and fixed telephony are now cheap. Choose a post office near your hotel (cheaper than the hotel).

Access to the Internet:
Widespread.
It exists in cities across Vietnam Internet cafes (cyber cafes). It is particularly easy to send and receive mails. Internet access is free in the hotels of 4 and 5 stars.

GMS coverage:
The relay in Vietnam is good, except in remote and mountainous areas.
However, we advise you to check with your operator on the opening of an international line.