Mobile phone Store/s in Hanoi

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Tim Richardson New member

Member since 28 August 2018

Tim RichardsonNew member01 September 2018 06:53:07

I will be flying in to Hanoi on October 2nd. & I am wanting to purchase a half-decent phone to use whilst I am 'in-country' for a month. ( I am considering re-locating next year.)
My phone is unfortunately 'locked' & it will be considerably cheaper to just buy something when I get there.
Can someone tell me of a reputable store in Hanoi where I may do this, please ?
Thank you.
Tim Richardson

senwl Serial expat

Member since 02 August 2013

senwlSerial expat01 September 2018 08:01:51

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Welcome to the forum!
and are everywhere in Hanoi.

. Search with your district name e.g. Ba Dinh etc.

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JRaussen New member

Member since 02 February 2018

JRaussenNew member01 September 2018 08:02:52

Viettel has the best reception in the country, followed by mobiphone.聽 Each carrier provides traditional choices in western countries. In addition, there is Oppo (Chinese knock off of Apple) with some affordable options.

Best thing to do is to pay off the old phone and get it unlocked. I did that for my iPhone and then bought a mobiphone SIM card. The transition was almost seamless.

Tim Richardson New member

Member since 28 August 2018

Tim RichardsonNew member01 September 2018 08:08:25

Thanks for that.
Names duly noted.
Tim

Tim Richardson New member

Member since 28 August 2018

Tim RichardsonNew member01 September 2018 08:13:29

Thanks for the advice.
Getting my phone unlocked is unfortunately not a cheap option; I've only recently signed to a new Plan, so buying something when I get there is next best choice.
I am considering re-locating early-mid next year, so a new phone will be good.

Cheers
Tim

KruChris Serial expat

Member since 29 April 2016

KruChrisSerial expat07 October 2018 00:48:42

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Well, I was at the FPT shop in HA LONG and saw used phones as well.

These shops are everywhere!

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