Ericsson’s president in Vietnam sees 5G as a key driver of transformation across the country’s core sectors.

July’s i-SPEED data shows Viettel outpacing rivals in 5G speed, with VNPT and MobiFone trailing behind.

Viettel and VinaPhone reach global benchmarks after shutting down 2G and ramping up 5G investments

Vietnam’s internet speed climbs into global top 20, driven by 5G expansions from VinaPhone and Viettel.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long says the number of 5G stations to be set up this year must be at least 50 percent of the existing 4G stations.

Telecom firms must deploy at least 68,000 5G stations nationwide by the end of 2025, per new government directive.

Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialise wide-scale 5G services across the country.

MobiFone’s new 5G network, boasting speeds up to 1.5 Gbps, is set to boost connectivity and support digital transformation.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced plans to resume the auction of the highly valuable 700 MHz frequency band, which is critical for 4G and 5G networks.

Vietnam’s Make in Vietnam 5G equipment is being tested in the Middle East, marking a major step in global telecom expansion.

The partnership between Viettel High Tech and DU aligns with the UAE’s national digital strategy, which prioritises investment in telecommunications infrastructure to drive economic growth.

The Vietnamese government is pushing for nationwide 5G rollout and investing in 6G research and space technology to accelerate economic and digital transformation.

Telcos that deploy 5G infrastructure and build 20,000 or more 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) by 2025 will be given financial support equal to 15 percent of average equipment costs for every BTS.

To fast-track 5G deployment, Vietnam has introduced a subsidy covering 15% of telecom companies' equipment costs. The policy, designed to encourage rapid investment, aims to establish 20,000 base stations by the end of 2025.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has stressed the need for Vietnamese businesses to cultivate self-reliance and master high technology.

Telecom carriers, when commercializing 5G, need to join forces with solution and software firms to find niche markets and provide apps suited to Vietnam’s conditions, according to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOS).

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced plans for 100% 5G coverage in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang by 2025, bringing network speeds comparable to developed countries.

Vietnamese telecom operators are ramping up efforts to commercialize 5G, aiming to provide ultra-fast Internet and unlock new technological frontiers for industries and individuals alike.

VNPT officially launched its VinaPhone 5G service on December 20, providing ultra-fast connectivity across all 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam.