Starlink Internet in Vietnam: Price Plans, Cost per Month & Speed

We have spent years dealing with connectivity issues across Vietnam’s coastline, from Haiphong to Phu Quy. Anyone who has worked offshore knows how quickly traditional satellite internet collapses once a vessel drifts beyond mobile coverage. When Starlink entered Vietnam, it changed the conversation around maritime connectivity almost overnight. We tested it on small coastal vessels, on long-haul fishing boats, and on commercial ships that stay offshore for weeks. What follows is what we have experienced firsthand and what shipowners usually ask before installing a Starlink Global Priority plan.

Starlink Coverage in Vietnam and What It Means Offshore

Starlink Vietnam now covers the entire coastline and deep-water zones. With its low Earth orbit constellation, latency is far lower than the older GEO satellite systems that many vessels still rely on. What matters most at sea is the antenna choice. When we place a Standard V4 dish on a boat that moves unpredictably, connection drops happen more easily. The Flat High Performance model holds on to its link far better thanks to its 140 degree scanning range and improved GPS tracking . Once you go past coastal waters, the difference shows almost immediately.

Choosing the Right Starlink Hardware for Maritime Use

The Starlink Flat High Performance (FHP) remains the most consistent option for offshore vessels, commercial fleets, and long-distance fishing boats. Its typical speed range of around 25 to 250 Mbps provides more than enough capacity for both operational systems and crew communication . For smaller coastal vessels, the Starlink Mini is usually a better fit. It draws less power and offers 10 to 100 Mbps, which is enough for navigation updates, messaging, and light onboard usage. The Standard V4 dish is serviceable for nearshore activities but not reliable for deep-sea operations. The moment weather turns or the vessel starts rolling, performance is noticeably less stable. These differences become clear once you have a few installations running side by side.

Starlink Price Plans in Vietnam and Typical Monthly Costs

MarineConnect provides the official Starlink Global Priority plans used by most maritime operators in Vietnam. They are predictable and easy to scale across fleets.

Overage is 55,000 VND per GB. There is also a monthly 125 USD service and system fee for ICT management when a vessel uses the MarineConnect platform . Compared to traditional VSAT spending, the cost per usable Mbps is significantly lower.

Real Speed Performance of Starlink in Vietnam

When we test Starlink at sea, especially with the FHP dish, speeds usually fall somewhere between 20 and 200 Mbps depending on the Global Priority package. Latency stays low enough for stable video calls and cloud-based monitoring. The main factors affecting performance have been mounting angle, vessel motion, user load, and the chosen data plan. On land, most users in Vietnam see anywhere between 80 and 200 Mbps. At sea, the baseline remains strong but more dependent on hardware and usage discipline.

Why Fleet Operators Pair Starlink with the MarineConnect ICT Platform

A raw satellite link solves the connectivity problem but not the management problem. This is why many offshore fleets integrate Starlink with our MarineConnect ICT system. The platform handles Multi WAN routing that automatically switches between Starlink, 4G or VSAT depending on signal conditions. It includes traffic filtering, DPI controls, user quota management, and a voucher system to prevent unnecessary data consumption . For operators managing several vessels, the bigger advantage is visibility. The dashboard shows AIS vessel tracks, fuel flow from IoT sensors, engine and environmental data, historical routes, geofence alerts, and AI driven insights for predicting maintenance patterns. Once crews see how much data the entertainment apps consume, the quota system becomes a necessity rather than a convenience.

Which Starlink Plan Fits Each Vessel Type in Vietnam

Coastal fishing boats typically select 25GB or 50GB plans because daily trips rarely require heavy data. Offshore fishing fleets operating for several days at a time stay around 100GB or 150GB since they need weather updates, location sharing, and crew communication. Cargo vessels and workboats choose 200GB to 500GB because they run both crew and operational networks through the same link. Enterprise fleets that rely on CCTV streaming, IoT monitoring, and real time dashboards usually move straight to the 1TB plan. These trends match what we have seen across deployments over the past year.

FAQ

Is Starlink fully available in Vietnam

Yes. Every region on land and every operational zone at sea is now covered. We have not encountered a blind spot so far.

How much does Starlink cost per month in Vietnam

From 4,000,000 VND to 31,200,000 VND depending on the Global Priority package, plus the optional 125 USD monthly ICT platform fee for full management .

Which Starlink antenna works best offshore

The Flat High Performance model. It handles vessel movement better and stays stable in difficult conditions.

Does weather affect speed

Heavy storms can create dips but the FHP maintains service far better than older GEO systems.

Do I need MarineConnect ICT services if I only want internet

Not required, although most fleets eventually add it to control data usage and access AI assisted monitoring features .

Can I track vessel locations through Starlink

Yes. AIS, GPS, route playback, and geofence alerts are built into the MarineConnect platform.

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