In Vietnam, 5G has been commercialized and is gradually asserting its important role in upgrading digital life by providing faster connection speeds, lower latency and the ability to connect more devices... creating conditions for many new applications and services. 5G helps improve entertainment experiences, support industries such as manufacturing, healthcare and education and promote digital transformation on a large scale. In particular, in the context of merging into the new Ho Chi Minh City, the development of 5G infrastructure becomes even more important.
In order to inform readers to better understand 5G technology, its application capabilities as well as the greater values that 5G brings, Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper organizes an online exchange with the topic "5G promotes digital life" at 9:00 a.m. on July 2, 2025 on SGGP Electronic Newspaper with the participation of:
This is an opportunity for readers to learn more about the application of 5G in life and economic sectors, as well as ask questions and exchange directly with experts and representatives of agencies and units deploying digital infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City.
Interested readers are invited to visit: www.sggp.org.vn to participate in asking questions for the program.
Guest
Mr. Tran Lam Thinh, Deputy Director of VNPT HCMC
Mr. Nguyen Trinh Dinh Hoa, Head of Post and Telecommunications Department, Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City
Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center
Interact with readers
Sir, currently VinaPhone has covered 5G in nearly 90% of Ho Chi Minh City, including the central and suburban areas. So, can you tell me specifically how much has been covered so far and which areas have not been covered?
Currently, VNPT covers many important locations and prioritizes investment efficiency and customer experience in Ho Chi Minh City.
There are about 1,000 new 5G stations in Ho Chi Minh City and 1.5 million 5G subscribers. It is expected that by the end of 2025, this number will be 3,000 stations with 3,000 subscribers.
Sir/Madam, how many more 5G stations does VinaPhone plan to deploy to cover the entire area of 6,772 km² of the new Ho Chi Minh City, and what is the specific roadmap for each phase to ensure completion by 2025?
By the end of 2025, VNPT will install about 3,000 BTS stations for the new Ho Chi Minh City area (out of a total of 20,000 stations nationwide).
VNPT has clear criteria in planning, investing, exploiting and optimizing broadcasting stations.
Sir, which areas has VinaPhone prioritized to deploy 5G network first? And why did they choose those places as the first expansion points?
VNPT prioritizes densely populated areas; areas with many local People's Committee facilities; industrial parks; export processing zones; important areas such as ports, airports; Metro, highways...
Investment efficiency and customer experience are the criteria for choosing to develop the BTS network.
When deploying 5G in Ho Chi Minh City, did VNPT/VinaPhone encounter any problems - such as regulations, land funds, licensing procedures or technology - that slowed down the deployment?
VNPT complies with the laws on Posts and Telecommunications issued by the governing Ministry (formerly the Ministry of Information and Communications) and local regulations. However, after the issuance of Resolution 57 of the Ministry of Information and Communications; Resolution 193/2025/QH15 considering 5G as a pillar for technology development and digital transformation, network operators have much more advantages in developing infrastructure.
In particular, sharing infrastructure between carriers helps with quick deployment and saves a lot of costs.
What is the Department's orientation to take advantage of international cooperation, especially with organizations such as WEF and global C4IR, to improve technology and governance levels in 5G development?
In the context of the fourth industrial revolution taking place strongly, 5G technology is considered a key infrastructure platform to promote comprehensive digital transformation. To stay ahead of the trend and shorten the technology gap, strengthening international cooperation, especially with prestigious organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Global Network of Centers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), has become a priority direction of many localities - including Ho Chi Minh City.
Accelerating technological innovation on a global collaborative platform
In the context that 5G is not only a telecommunications technology but also a strategic infrastructure of the digital economy, it is extremely necessary to take advantage of the experience, resources and innovation ecosystem from international organizations. The Department of Information and Communications of Ho Chi Minh City clearly identifies: international cooperation is the lever to improve 5G technology and governance capacity in key sectors such as industry, logistics, smart cities and innovation.
One important direction is to strengthen connections with the global C4IR Network, coordinated by the WEF. This network includes innovation research and policy centers located in countries such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, the United Arab Emirates, etc.
C4IR provides a public-private collaboration platform where governments, businesses and research institutes can jointly experiment with new technology governance models, including 5G networks and applications in Industry 4.0.
Orientation for international cooperation in 5G development
The city orients a number of specific international cooperation pillars to develop 5G technology and governance as follows:
1. Deeply involved in global initiatives and networks
The city will proactively participate in thematic initiatives such as “Smart Transportation”, “Advanced Manufacturing”, “Urban Digital Transformation” within the framework of WEF/C4IR. These are forums to share practices and connect the world’s leading experts in 5G deployment in factories, seaports and logistics centers.
2. Coordinate the development of testing mechanisms (sandboxes) and international standards
WEF is a place to support many governments in building technology policy sandboxes - legal environments for testing innovation. The city aims to cooperate to build a legal framework for testing private 5G networks, data sharing standards, and security governance in the Internet of Things (IoT) environment.
3. Improve management capacity through training and knowledge transfer
International cooperation will help improve the capacity for planning and operating technology policies through online training courses or inviting international experts to advise. The city also plans to send officials to participate in coordination programs at C4IR centers to learn from advanced countries such as Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
4. Calling for high-quality FDI investment in 5G and core technology
Through the WEF network, the city can connect with global technology corporations such as Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco – active members of the WEF 5G forums. This is the basis for calling for investment in high-tech parks, software parks, or public-private partnership projects, contributing to building an innovation ecosystem on the 5G platform.
5. Applying the WEF technology governance model and index framework
Governance frameworks such as those developed by the WEF will be adapted, tested and localized to serve the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of 5G deployment in digital transformation in urban areas, businesses and the public sector.
Expanding cooperation to lead in the region
Determined to become a regional hub for innovation and high-tech industry, Ho Chi Minh City is proactively expanding international cooperation not only with global organizations but also with major cities such as Seoul, Singapore, and Dubai – leading places in digital infrastructure development.
The development of 5G is no longer a technical goal, but a strategy for smart, sustainable, globally competitive socio-economic development. Through international cooperation, especially with WEF and C4IR, the city has the opportunity to improve its technology governance, standardize policies according to international practices, and gradually realize the vision of national digital transformation.
Sir, up to now, VinaPhone has had about 5 million subscribers using 5G phones, of which 3 million subscribers have activated 5G packages. May I ask if you know how many of these subscribers are in Ho Chi Minh City, and is the city leading? If there are no specific numbers, does VinaPhone have a plan to update or publish local data?
There are nearly 1 million Vinaphone 5G subscribers in Ho Chi Minh City.
This number is currently the highest in the country. If counting HCMC today, this number is more than 2 million Vinaphone 5G subscribers.
This data is collected and reported to the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and the Department of Statistics of Ho Chi Minh City monthly, quarterly and annually.
Can you tell me if VinaPhone currently has any special 5G packages for customers in Ho Chi Minh City? For example, incentives on data, calling minutes or savings combos? Thank you!
VinaPhone is currently offering a special incentive policy for all individual customers and households nationwide. In addition to the superior experience of 5G internet speed, 5G WiFi, high-quality voice on 5G, VinaPhone 5G also offers the ability to exploit high-quality entertainment ecosystems (My TV 4K/8K), augmented reality/virtual reality applications in learning/entertainment, support for the development of high-quality e-commerce/livestream and secure applications in the digital environment. These packages all have data sharing features, free access to social networks and benefits of the television entertainment ecosystem including MyTV Mobile (with VTVcab, SPOTV, Galaxy), VieON, OnPlus...
5G can help automate and operate intelligently in manufacturing, ports, and logistics. What specific solutions will the Department prioritize to take advantage of this potential?
In its comprehensive digital transformation strategy, Ho Chi Minh City identifies 5G technology as a key infrastructure for developing smart industry, improving production efficiency and optimizing logistics chains. As the economic - industrial - logistics center of the country, Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a series of specific solutions to take advantage of 5G to innovate the growth model, attract investment and lead the wave of Industry 4.0.
5G – A breakthrough driving force for industry and logistics
5G is not only a breakthrough in telecommunications but also a technological platform that opens up an era of automated production, real-time operations and comprehensive digital connections. In the context of Ho Chi Minh City's strong transformation to become a smart city, a regional innovation and logistics center, the deployment of 5G application solutions in factories, industrial parks and seaports is considered a strategic lever.
Priority solutions of Ho Chi Minh City
1. Developing specialized 5G network infrastructure in industrial and logistics zones
Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes deploying a private 5G network in key industrial parks such as the High-Tech Park, Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone, VSIP, Cat Lai, Hiep Phuoc Port... to ensure low latency, high speed and stable connection for automation systems.
2. Forming smart factory models
The city is collaborating with technology corporations, network operators and businesses to build a smart factory model, applying 5G to connect industrial robots, production lines, IoT sensors and operating systems (MES, SCADA).
Factories can:
- Monitor and control production processes in real time
- Automatic fault detection and predictive maintenance
- Optimize resource and energy usage
3. Modernizing seaports and logistics centers with 5G
As the largest import-export center in the country, Ho Chi Minh City promotes 5G application at seaports (Cat Lai, SP-ITC, Hiep Phuoc) and logistics centers to:
- Remote control of loading and unloading equipment, cranes and forklifts
- Real-time monitoring of goods and containers using AI sensors and cameras
- Automate storage, inventory management, import and export of goods via 5G-connected AGV/AMR robots
4. Developing a digital industrial ecosystem connected via 5G
The city aims to build a digital ecosystem for industrial parks including network infrastructure, mini data centers, smart management platforms, and network security systems. Thereby, supporting small and medium enterprises to easily integrate into the smart manufacturing value chain.
5. Prioritize piloting and replicating the model
Ho Chi Minh City is planning:
- Pilot smart industrial park applying comprehensive 5G
- Calling for high-tech investment in the field of 5G - IoT - AI to serve production
- International cooperation (WEF, C4IR, global corporations) to test smart production and logistics models according to international standards
With a clear strategy and specific implementation roadmap, Ho Chi Minh City is affirming its pioneering role in applying 5G technology to serve smart industry and logistics. This is not only a step forward in infrastructure but also a reform of the growth model, helping the city:
- Increase labor productivity
- Reduce operating costs
- Attracting high-tech investment capital
In the coming time, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to accompany businesses in the digital transformation process, forming a new industry - a connected, automatic and sustainable industry on the 5G platform.
Sir, how does VNPT evaluate the current 5G wave quality in Ho Chi Minh City, especially in densely populated areas and industrial parks - where demand is high and continuous?
VNPT focuses on deploying 5G to enhance user experience and promote digital transformation, especially focusing on practical applications such as smart cities and industry 4.0. VNPT's strategy is not only to provide high-speed connections but also to develop 5G-based value-added services, aiming to become a leading digital service provider.
Specifically, VNPT is focusing on the following aspects:
Expanding 5G coverage:
VNPT is actively deploying 5G broadcasting stations to ensure widespread coverage, especially in urban areas and industrial parks.
5G Service Development:
VNPT not only provides 5G connection but also focuses on developing applications and value-added services on the 5G platform, including solutions for smart cities, industry 4.0, smart healthcare, smart education,...
Enhance user experience
VNPT aims to bring the best 5G experience to users, with high speed, low latency and high reliability.
Cooperation with partners:
VNPT cooperates with domestic and foreign partners to develop 5G solutions and services, and share knowledge and experience.
VNPT identifies 5G as an important factor in Vietnam's digital transformation process, and VNPT is committed to investing heavily in this technology to meet the increasing needs of customers and contribute to the country's socio-economic development.
The quality of 5G in Ho Chi Minh City where there are broadcasting stations (about 500 stations) is very good. However, it is not yet fully covered. VNPT regularly expands and controls customer experience.
People are looking forward to 5G with applications such as smart cities, remote medical examination and treatment, and smart transportation. Does VNPT have any such projects in Ho Chi Minh City? How far is the implementation?
Promoting the deployment of new applications based on 5G, especially solutions for developing IoT ecosystems and private 5G, are all included in the roadmap for exploiting digital infrastructure, specifically VNPT's 5G infrastructure.
VNPT is still actively coordinating with the People's Committees of provinces/cities and enterprises nationwide to apply solutions to directly serve people, improve the efficiency of state and business management activities, and meet the key tasks set forth by the Politburo in Resolution 57.
Example solutions: National Public Service Portal; VNEdu for education; HIS for healthcare; Digital signature and EKYC for banks and businesses; Igate and IOffice for 2-level local governments and businesses are typical solutions and ecosystems of VNPT on fiber optic and 5G platforms.
Sir, after the merger, there is still a gap in telecommunications infrastructure between the old Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau. So does VNPT have any specific strategy or plan to resolve this gap, to ensure a synchronous telecommunications infrastructure throughout the new Ho Chi Minh City?
After the merger, the Ho Chi Minh City area includes the entire old Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau. In terms of telecommunications infrastructure - including both terrestrial mobile network infrastructure and fixed broadband infrastructure - there is actually a certain difference between the regions. However, the difference is not large, because in recent years, all three localities are key socio-economic development areas of the country, always receiving attention from VNPT for investment and infrastructure development in accordance with the needs of management and operation, serving businesses and people.
From now until the end of 2025, VNPT will focus on comprehensively reviewing and optimizing the network structure throughout Ho Chi Minh City, ensuring data connectivity, synchronizing infrastructure architecture, aiming to build a unified - modern - effective network system, well meeting the digital transformation requirements of the government and the service needs of the people.
Ho Chi Minh City is now expanding, many suburban areas, rural areas, mangrove forests, new industrial zones also need good connectivity. So does the Department have any plans to ensure 5G infrastructure in these places?
After the merger, the new Ho Chi Minh City has officially operated since July 1, 2025, so the Department of Science and Technology organized a comprehensive review of the 5G network infrastructure in this area as soon as possible to fully assess the current situation and propose appropriate solutions to promote the development of 5G infrastructure to ensure ahead of schedule completion of the goal of 5G coverage for the entire new Ho Chi Minh City.
It is expected that in the third quarter of 2025, the Department of Science and Technology will submit to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee for approval the 5G infrastructure development plan for the 2025-2027 period, aiming to cover more than 90% of Ho Chi Minh City with 5G, including 100% of high-tech zones, industrial zones, export processing zones, administrative centers and densely populated areas.
Currently, telecommunications businesses are facing some difficulties and obstacles in the process of developing 5G mobile information stations in rural areas and mangrove areas, specifically the installation of BTS stations on agricultural land, forest land, etc. and in the use of land combining agricultural multi-purpose with the construction of telecommunications works.
However, this content has been guided in the Telecommunications Law, the Land Law and Decree No. 102/2024/ND-CP dated July 30, 2024 detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Land Law. In the coming time, the Department of Science and Technology will coordinate with the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the Department of Construction, the People's Committees at the commune level and related units to promptly guide and implement this content.
Sir, does the Center have any plans to utilize 5G technology in developing AI, IoT and big data applications, especially in areas such as smart transportation, digital healthcare and digital education?
In the coming time, to effectively and successfully deploy AI, IoT and big data applications, especially in areas such as smart transportation, digital healthcare and digital education, it is impossible not to apply on the 5G platform.
Therefore, this is a necessary requirement that the center sets for product suppliers right from the design stage. For deployed products, the center will coordinate with the leading agencies to conduct research and propose solutions to upgrade and improve products to make the most of 5G technology.
Sir, how many more 5G stations does VinaPhone plan to add to cover the entire 6,772 km² area of the new Ho Chi Minh City? And where will these stations be deployed to ensure coverage of the entire area?
By the end of 2025, VNPT will install about 3,000 more 5G BTS stations to cover the new Ho Chi Minh City, with about 20,000 stations nationwide to receive support from the government according to Resolution 193/2025/QH15 and Decree 88/2025/ND-CP.
These stations have criteria for deployment to achieve the best user experience and investment efficiency. For example: Densely populated areas; Industrial parks - Export processing zones; Airports; highways; port clusters...
After merging administrative units, there may still be differences in technical standards or licensing procedures between the three old localities. So how will VNPT handle and unify this so that the 5G deployment is not interrupted, sir?
The difference in infrastructure including both terrestrial mobile telecommunications infrastructure and fixed broadband telecommunications infrastructure between the old localities is actually a difference but not significant, because in recent years, these localities have been key areas for economic and social development of the whole country, so VNPT has always paid attention to investment and construction, infrastructure to meet the needs of serving the direction and economic and social development of the localities and people.
During the period from now until the end of 2025, VNPT will focus on reviewing the network structure of these localities, to connect data and unify the complete network structure, to better serve the government and people after the merger.
Sir, with the formation of new megacities, how will the 5G frequency and network resource allocation mechanism be adjusted to suit the scale, population density and increased usage demand?
Regarding the current allocation of 5G network resources and frequencies, it was not only when VNPT became a province that it raised the issue and started researching how to apply it. Previously, in the process of developing the wireless network from 2G, 3G, 4G in the past and 5G today, VNPT had a set of standards and principles to help effectively exploit frequency resources and network resources. Accordingly, depending on the characteristics of the population and traffic demand, when designing annual network development plans, VNPT always considers adjusting and arranging the allocation of service resources according to a number of main criteria: Number of users, connection distance, and user service needs.
Sir, what technical solutions is VinaPhone currently applying to ensure seamless 5G connection when deployed through complex terrain areas such as rivers, mangrove forests or isolated areas?
Through reviewing the 5G planning in Ho Chi Minh City, the areas with cut-off signals outside the river and mangrove forests also include: Highway construction sites, urban areas reclaimed from the sea, large urban areas with an area of hundreds of hectares...
To ensure 5G coverage, VNPT will deploy a number of solutions such as adding new broadcasting stations, field stations, and mobile vehicles to promptly meet 5G connection needs. Adding more frequency bands in the Low Band group for sparsely populated areas and Mid Band for densely populated areas to ensure coverage quality and bandwidth provided to users.
To limit interference, during the process of developing new stations or maintaining existing stations, VNPT has a monthly plan to conduct wave measurements at stations to evaluate the wave quality based on the user's service experience, thereby detecting areas of interference and having a plan to calibrate the antenna, adjust the frequency, and transmit power to help minimize interference between neighboring stations.
Sir, when deploying 5G in key industrial zones with high density of transmission stations, does VNPT have any measures to reduce interference and ensure stable connection quality?
To limit interference, during the process of developing new stations or maintaining existing stations, VNPT has a monthly plan to conduct wave measurements at stations to evaluate the wave quality based on the user's service experience, thereby detecting areas of interference and having a plan to calibrate the antenna, adjust the frequency and transmission power to minimize interference between neighboring stations.
Sir, what is the Center's international cooperation plan to update new technologies and solutions on 5G, to more effectively serve the city's digital transformation activities?
International cooperation and promotion is one of the activities that the center has included in its annual work program and actively implemented. Without international cooperation and support, especially from countries, organizations, schools, and institutes with strengths and successful results, the digital transformation work in the city will not be able to promptly access changes in technology and modern organizational models.
In recent times, the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center has implemented specific cooperation activities with the World Bank, RMIT University, the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, Fulbright University, and Google AI. These cooperation activities have initially had positive and effective results.
Sir, how will VNPT ensure economic efficiency when deploying 5G in sparsely populated areas such as rural and suburban areas? Is there any solution to both provide coverage and not incur losses?
To ensure economic efficiency when deploying 5G in sparsely populated areas such as rural and suburban areas, VNPT has been actively promoting the following solutions:
- Increase coverage, through increasing transmission power and using low-band frequencies to reduce the number of stations required for investment, while also ensuring service quality.
- Promote brand awareness, deploy sales activities to existing residents to increase revenue/investment cost efficiency.
- Using digital solutions and applying high technology to automate station operations, helping to reduce operating costs per station.
Basically, VNPT manages the overall efficiency, not just each station. Make up for the expenses with revenue. Seize opportunities. Some stations with political missions must still exist...
Currently, the Center is developing many online public services. So how will 5G be applied to help those services become faster and more stable, especially for services that require high speed and low latency?
Determining high speed is essential and fundamental in the current stage, so the requirement to operate on the 5G platform will be set right from the product design and development stage.
What plans does the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City have to coordinate with telecommunications enterprises and solution enterprises to promote 5G application in high-tech parks, industrial parks and smart urban areas in the new city after the merger?
On April 1, 2025, the Government issued Resolution No. 71/NQ-CP on promulgating the Action Program to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation.
In particular, the development of 5G mobile information network is one of the technical foundations to effectively implement the goals of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, especially in digital transformation and digital infrastructure development.
To implement the above Resolutions, the city has issued action plans No. 459-KH/TU and No. 4354/KH-UBND, which set the goal of completing 5G network coverage to 100% of the city's population.
Therefore, the Department of Science and Technology has been coordinating with telecommunications enterprises to deploy and initially achieve the following results: Ho Chi Minh City (old) has developed 2,613 5G BTS stations, accounting for more than 20% of the total number of 5G BTS stations nationwide, meeting more than 40% of the 5G coverage needs of the city's residents. The speed of providing internet access services via 5G network reaches from 300Mbps to 400Mbps compared to the prescribed speed of more than 100Mbps.
For high-tech parks, concentrated information technology parks or industrial parks, export processing zones with many organizations and businesses operating, these places have been prioritized by telecommunications enterprises to develop high-speed 5G network infrastructure as well as high-speed and ultra-high-speed broadband transmission fiber optic infrastructure of more than 1Gbps.
Sir, in the process of expanding the 5G network, what measures will the Department take to ensure information safety and security, especially when the number of IoT-connected devices is increasing rapidly?
The sharp increase in the number of IoT devices does not mean that information security is lost. The Department of Science and Technology will closely coordinate with the competent authorities in charge of information security, namely the Ho Chi Minh City Police and network operators, to implement security standards right from the network infrastructure, require terminal equipment inspection, and encourage businesses to apply encrypted transmission technology and real-time network monitoring to ensure data security.
At the same time, the Department of Science and Technology will coordinate with relevant units to guide, propagate and recommend units and people to implement measures and apply technical safety standards prescribed by the Government, the Ministry of Science and Technology and competent units to ensure information safety and security in the process of deploying, expanding, connecting and using 5G networks and IoT applications.
Sir, in the current Ho Chi Minh City area - including Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau areas - does VNPT have plans to cooperate with any businesses to develop 5G applications for industry, logistics and production infrastructure?
After the merger, Ho Chi Minh City includes Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau (old). In fact, there is a certain difference in telecommunications infrastructure between these areas, including both land mobile infrastructure and fixed broadband. However, the difference is not too large, because in recent years, all three places are key economic zones in the South, always receiving thorough investment from VNPT, well meeting the needs of directing and operating, developing the economy - society and serving the people.
From now until the end of 2025, VNPT will focus on restructuring the entire telecommunications network of Ho Chi Minh City, ensuring data connectivity, synchronizing infrastructure and optimizing network capacity, effectively serving digital government, digital economy and digital society.
In particular, in areas that used to be Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces, which have a high density of industrial parks, seaports, and warehouses, VNPT not only promotes 5G coverage but also introduces and provides digital transformation solutions for the government, businesses, and people to improve operational efficiency, management, and better serve local development.
Could you please share your opinion on the development of 5G mobile network in Vietnam in recent times? What are you most proud of and what needs improvement?
In recent years, Vietnam has made significant progress in developing and deploying 5G technology. Although there are still challenges, the commitment of the Government and the efforts of network operators have created a solid foundation for the future of the digital era. Some specific examples:
- Infrastructure Deployment Progress and Coverage: Vietnam has officially commercialized 5G, with major carriers such as Viettel, VNPT (VinaPhone) and MobiFone actively deploying infrastructure.
Number of 5G BTS stations: By the end of the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam had installed 10,600 5G BTS stations. The Government's goal is to strive to deploy at least 55,000 new 5G broadcasting stations in 2025.
Coverage: Viettel has deployed 5G in 34 provinces and cities nationwide. VinaPhone and MobiFone are also expanding their coverage in major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and gradually expanding to other provinces and cities (Source: Law Library, New Newspaper). - Network Speed and Quality: 5G speed in Vietnam has improved significantly after major carriers increased deployment and commercialization.
National average speed (April 2025) : 5G network achieved an average speed of 354.88 Mbps for download and 94.92 Mbps for upload. This is the strongest improvement since February 2024 (Source: Dan Tri Newspaper, VnExpress).
Speed by network operator (April 2025) : Viettel is the network operator with the best 5G speed with 364.42 Mbps (download) and 97.6 Mbps (upload). VNPT and MobiFone reached 158.68 Mbps and 162.82 Mbps respectively (Source: VnExpress). - Number of Subscribers 5: The number of 5G users in Vietnam is growing rapidly after network operators accelerated commercialization.
Viettel: In early March 2025, Viettel announced that it had 5.5 million 5G users. By April 2025, this number increased to 6.2 million 5G users (Source: VnEconomy, Dan Tri Newspaper).
VinaPhone: Reaching 3 million 5G users by early March 2025 (Source: VnExpress).
MobiFone: Providing 5G from the end of March 2025 and reaching 2.5 million users after one month of deployment (Source: VnExpress). - Government Role and Development Orientation: The Vietnamese Government has shown a strong leadership role in promoting 5G, learning from the experiences of pioneering countries:
Clear Strategy and Targets: The Ministry of Information and Communications has set a target of 5G coverage for more than 99% of the population by 2030 and reaching 90 million 5G subscribers (Source: GSMA, mic.gov.vn).
Spectrum Allocation Policy: Vietnam has successfully auctioned 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum for 5G, opening up opportunities for large-scale 5G network deployment (Source: mic.gov.vn).
Investment Support : Resolution 193/2025/QH15 and Decree 88/2025/ND-CP have stipulated financial support policies for telecommunications enterprises. Specifically, network operators deploying 20,000 new 5G BTS stations in 2025 will be supported with 15% of the total investment value (Source: VnExpress, vneconomy.vn). This demonstrates the Government's strong commitment to reducing the cost burden for network operators.
Promoting Commercialization and Application: The government is promoting the commercialization of 5G to boost economic growth and encourage 5G applications in areas such as industrial production, seaports, mining, and smart transportation (Source: qdnd.vn). Shutting down 2G waves is also a strategic step to optimize spectrum resources for 4G and 5G.
In summary, the development of 5G in Vietnam in recent times shows a positive picture with gradually expanding infrastructure, improved network speeds and rapidly growing subscriber numbers. The leading role of the Government through investment support policies, reasonable spectrum allocation and clear goals are key factors driving this process. Although there are still challenges in terms of costs and coverage optimization, Vietnam is on the right track for 5G to become a solid foundation for the development of digital life and the digital economy in the future.
Sir, how does the Center plan to coordinate with telecommunications businesses to promote the development of a digital service ecosystem based on the 5G network, to better serve people and businesses in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center always wishes to accompany and is ready to receive new solutions and products on the 5G platform in the pilot phase to evaluate and propose application in the city to enrich and diversify digital products and services serving people and businesses in the spirit of Resolution 57-NQ/TW.
Sir, how does the Department of Science and Technology coordinate with telecommunications enterprises such as VNPT in deploying and expanding 5G coverage, as well as improving service quality for people and businesses in Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City (new) officially operates a 2-level local government from July 1, 2025, so the Department of Science and Technology organizes a comprehensive review of the 5G infrastructure in this area as soon as possible to fully assess the current situation and propose appropriate solutions to promote the development of 5G infrastructure to ensure ahead of schedule completion of the 5G coverage target in Ho Chi Minh City (new).
It is expected that in the third quarter of 2025, the Department of Science and Technology will submit to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee for approval the 5G infrastructure development plan for the 2025-2027 period, aiming to cover more than 90% of Ho Chi Minh City, including 100% of high-tech zones, industrial zones, export processing zones, administrative centers and densely populated areas.
In 2025, the Department of Science and Technology directs mobile telecommunications enterprises to prioritize the expansion of 5G coverage in areas with high demand, key areas such as: public administrative areas; historical - cultural relics, key tourist areas; medical facilities; colleges, universities; traffic hubs; densely populated areas, commercial centers, key rural areas; high-tech zones, concentrated information technology zones, industrial parks, export processing zones, stations, ports, airports... and have quality mobile broadband Internet access services with download speeds via 5G networks from 100Mbit/s - 500Mbit/s.
Sir, how many BTS has been installed for 5G for now? And what are the specifically covered with this network? Where can people and businesses use it?
By the end of 2024, VNPT has implemented 3,000 5G radio stations in the country. By the end of 2025, it is expected to be 20,000 stations. VNPT has nationwide (34 provinces and new cities).
VNPT focuses on the implementation of 5G in the direction of improving user experience and promoting digital transformation, especially focusing on practical applications such as smart and industrial city 4.0. The strategy of VNPT is not only providing high -speed connectivity but also developing 5G -based value -added services, aiming to become a top digital service provider.
Specifically, VNPT is focusing on the following aspects:
Expanding 5G coverage:
VNPT is actively deploying 5G broadcasting stations to ensure wide coverage, especially in urban and industrial areas.
5G Service Development:
VNPT not only provides 5G connectivity but also focuses on developing value -added applications and services on 5G platforms, including solutions for smart cities, industrial 4.0, smart health, smart education, ...
Enhance user experience
VNPT aims to bring the best 5G experience for users, with high speed, low latency and high reliability.
Please ask him: Compared to other countries in the region and around the world, what position is the 5G network of Vietnam now standing? What extent am I in terms of coverage, speed or application level?
Based on recent reports and data, it is possible to assess the location of 5G mobile network in Vietnam compared to other countries in the region and in the world as follows:
- About 5G speed: Vietnam is making significant improvements in 5G speeds, achieving positive locations on the global and regional map.
Global : According to VnExpress and Thanh Nien's report in March 2025 (based on data from Ookla or similar statistics), Vietnam's general mobile internet speed (including 4G and 5G) has reached the Top 20 or Top 22 countries with the fastest mobile internet in the world. Although this figure is a combination of both 4G and 5G, the improvement of 5G contributes greatly to this position.
More specifically in 5G, according to VNNIC (Vietnam Internet Center), the average speed of 5G network nationwide in April 4-2025 reached 354.88 Mbps when downloaded and 94.92 Mbps when uploaded (Source: Dan Tri Newspaper, VnExpress). This is a very good speed, competing with many developed countries.
Southeast Asia : In Southeast Asia, Vietnam is rising strongly. Countries like Korea and Singapore are still the leading countries in global and regional 5G speeds. However, Vietnam is gradually catching up and even surpassing some countries on the actual 5G speed.
Some older data sources (quarter 3-2021) from Ookla can show that Thailand and the Philippines have a 5G coating wider than Vietnam at that time. However, with the recent rapid deployment speed and the commercialization, Vietnam has significantly narrowed the gap in both speed and coverage. The average speed of 354.88 Mbps of 5G Vietnam is currently very competitive in the region, putting Vietnam in groups of countries with the best 5G speed of ASEAN.
2. Regarding the coverage and the scale of implementation
Regarding the scale of deployment and coverage , Vietnam is making quick steps, but still needs more time to catch up with the markets that have implemented 5G early and strong.
China and South Korea: Still the two countries leading the world in the number of 5G stations and coverage. China has millions of 5G stations, while South Korea has a coverage and 5G subscribers on a very high total population. Vietnam has a long way to reach this level.
In Southeast Asia: Toting orchids, Singapore, Philippines are 5G countries that have been widely implemented early. However, Vietnam has been accelerating significantly. With the goal of 55,000 new 5G broadcasting stations in 2025 (Source: Government Report, VnExpress) and 10,600 BTS 5G stations until the end of the first quarter of 2025, Vietnam is showing strong determination to expand the coverage.
3. Regarding the number of 5G subscribers: The number of 5G subscribers in Vietnam is growing impressively after the carriers commercialized services.
According to statistical reports until April 2025, Vietnam had about 6.2 million 5G subscribers of Viettel, 3 million of VinaPhone, and 2.5 million of MobiFone (Source: Vneconomy, VnExpress, Dan Tri Newspaper). In total, more than 11 million 5G subscribers after only a few months of strong commercialization.
Compared to larger markets and deploy earlier, this figure shows that Vietnam has a very good subscriber growth rate. GSMA forecast (World Mobile Information Association) said that Southeast Asia will have about 680 million 5G subscribers at the end of 2030 (Source: Tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn). With the goal of 90 million 5G subscribers in 2030 of Vietnam (Source: GSMA, MIC.GOV.vn), Vietnam is expected to account for a significant part of the total 5G subscribers of the region.
Thus, overall, 5G mobile network of Vietnam is in a pretty good position and has a rapid growth rate compared to other countries in Southeast Asia, especially in terms of network speed . Regarding the size of the coverage and the number of subscribers , Vietnam is on the momentum of catching up and will become one of the leading 5G markets in the coming years, thanks to the strong commitment of the Government and the investment efforts of the network. However, it is still necessary to continue efforts to compare with the world's leading 5G powers such as Korea or China in both technology depth and comprehensive coverage.
How did the HCMC digital conversion center develop a strategy to take advantage of 5G infrastructure, serving the city's digital transformation programs in the period of 2025–2030, sir?
The development and advisory of strategies, programs and plans for conversion of numbers in general and digital infrastructure development and telecommunications infrastructure will be chaired by the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City. The transfer center is the coordinating unit, proposing the relevant contents. For digital applications deployed by the Center in the coming time, 5G technology will be a requirement to meet.
VNPT leaders can share specifically: There are factories, factories, or ports that are using 5G of VNPT yet? What are these parties using 5G - to control equipment, monitor, automate? How effective is it?
In addition to individual customers, VNPT now has customers who are businesses in the field of providing electricity, clean water and smart agriculture.
For example: IoT 5G VNPT contract with HCM electricity to manage electrical cabinets.
IoT with HCMC water supply to manage water meters from afar.
The iodine for agriculture; Project against climate change; IOC for provinces and cities.
Solutions to monitor the convoy for logistics enterprises ...
Very effective.
Sir, after Ho Chi Minh City merged with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, what solutions will the Department give to synchronize telecommunications infrastructure and promote digital transformation between these localities?
Passive telecommunications infrastructure including 5G network infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Ba Ria - The ship area before consolidation is implemented according to the planning of each locality, specifically:
- In Ho Chi Minh City comply with Decision No. 3192/QD-UBND dated June 23, 2016.
- In Binh Duong comply with Decision No. 2200/QD-UBND dated August 25, 2016.
- In Ba Ria-Vung Tau complies with Decision No. 1771/QD-UBND dated August 21, 2016.
The process of merging 3 localities in Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City came into operation from 1-7-2025, so the Department of Science and Technology organized a overall review of 5G infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City as soon as possible to be able to fully assess the situation, offer appropriate solutions to promote the development of 5G infrastructure to ensure the completion of the time limit for the 5G coverage target for the whole new area of Ho Chi Minh City.
Based on the Telecommunications Law No. 24/2023/QH15, Decree No. 163/2024/ND-CP, related regulations on guiding the planning of passive telecommunications infrastructure planning and the total review results showing the status quo, the Department of Science and Technology will coordinate with relevant units to advise the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to approve the planning of telecommunications infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City in the period of 2025-2030, in Ho Chi Minh City, in Ho Chi Minh City.
Sir, the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City has any specific roadmap to ensure the target of 100% of 5G network coverage across the new area of Ho Chi Minh City, including the merger areas, not?
According to the Government's orientation of developing telecommunications infrastructure in Resolution No. 71/NQ-CP on promulgating the Action Program on implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthrough science, technology, innovation and transformation of national digital and information infrastructure planning in Decision No. 36/QD-TTg dated 11-2024 The whole country, the quality of the minimum download speed of the 5G network is 100MB/s.
Ho Chi Minh City (new) officially operating local authorities 2 levels from 1-7-2025, so the Department of Science and Technology organizes the overall review of 5G infrastructure in this area as soon as possible to be able to assess the situation, offer appropriate solutions to promote the development of 5G infrastructure to ensure the time limit for the 5G coverage target for the entire area of Ho Chi Minh City (new).
It is expected that in the quarter 3-2025, the Department of Science and Technology will submit to the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for approval of the 5G infrastructure development plan for the period of 2025-2027 towards the goal of covering more than 90% of Ho Chi Minh City, of which 100% of the areas are high-tech parks, industrial parks, export processing zones, administrative centers and densely populated areas.
The 5G network investment requires high technology and needs a big economic problem. So, what is VNPT's leadership: What is VNPT's upcoming 5G development strategy, and how will it be implemented to balance the efficiency and cost?
VNPT focuses on the implementation of 5G in the direction of improving user experience and promoting digital transformation, especially focusing on practical applications such as smart and industrial city 4.0. The strategy of VNPT is not only providing high -speed connectivity but also developing 5G -based value -added services, aiming to become a top digital service provider.
Specifically, VNPT is focusing on the following aspects:
Expanding 5G coverage:
VNPT is actively deploying 5G broadcasting stations to ensure wide coverage, especially in urban and industrial areas.
5G Service Development:
VNPT not only provides 5G connectivity but also focuses on developing value -added applications and services on 5G platforms, including solutions for smart cities, industrial 4.0, smart health, smart education, ...
Enhance user experience
VNPT aims to bring the best 5G experience for users, with high speed, low latency and high reliability.
Collaborate with partners:
VNPT cooperates with domestic and foreign partners to develop 5G solutions and services, and share knowledge and experience.
VNPT identifies 5G as an important factor in Vietnam's digital transformation process, and VNPT is committed to investing heavily in this technology to meet the increasing needs of customers and contribute to the country's socio-economic development.
In Resolution 57 of the Politburo, Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly and recently a list of strategic technologies issued by the Government and develop 5G network technology is emphasized and prioritized. What does this mean?
The development of 5G network technology is emphasized and prioritized in important documents of Vietnam such as Resolution 57 of the Politburo, Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly and the list of strategic technologies issued by the Government, with deep and multi -dimensional meaning, showing Vietnam's strategic vision in the digital era.
- Affirming the 5G is the national development pillar: The introduction of 5G into the highest documents (Politburo, National Assembly, Government) shows that this is not only a simple technology but a strategic pillar for the development of the country. This implies that 5G is considered a fundamental factor to promote:
- Digital economy: 5G will create a new motivation for industries, services and digital business models, contributing to GDP growth.
- Digital society: Improving the quality of life, providing more convenient public services, narrowing digital gap.-
- Government No.: Improving the efficiency of management and administration of the State through the application of advanced connection technologies. - Strong commitment of the Government and the political system: This priority shows the strong and high determination of the entire Vietnamese political system in investing and developing 5G. This will create a favorable environment to:
- Attracting investment : carriers and technology businesses will be more confident when investing in infrastructure and 5G applications, knowing that they have the highest support.
- Interdisciplinary coordination: ministries, departments and branches will be responsible and motivated to coordinate more closely in removing barriers, promulgating support policies, ensuring synchronization in implementation.
- Active technology: Vietnam not only wants to be technology users but also aims to master and develop 5G technology, especially equipment and solutions. - Create favorable conditions for deployment and application: being classified as a strategic technology portfolio will open up many practical doors:
- Allocation of resources: The Government will prioritize the allocation of budgets, spectrophines, and other resources for 5G development.
- Preferential policies: There may be more specific policies on tax, credit and infrastructure planning to support carriers and technology businesses. Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15 demonstrated this by providing financial support policies for telecommunications enterprises to implement BTS 5G station.
- Promoting specific applications: This priority will encourage key economic sectors (smart production, health, transportation) to actively test and deploy 5G applications, create and expand market demand for this technology. - Enhance national position and competitiveness. In the context of global technology competition, Vietnam's priority is a strong statement about its position:
- Improving competitiveness : A solid 5G infrastructure will help Vietnam more attractive in the eyes of foreign investors, especially in the field of high technology and smart production.
- Confirming the regional role : Vietnam will strengthen its position as a dynamic country in digital transformation in Southeast Asia and Asia.
- Digital sovereignty: Domestic technology development also contributes to ensuring information security and sovereignty, reducing dependence on foreign technology. - Preparing for the future comprehensive digital era: This priority is a strategic preparation step for the future, where 5G will be the backbone for:
- AI era and large data: Ensuring the ability to connect and process huge data in real time.
- Virtual reality/enhanced reality (VR/AR) and Metaverse: Create a foundation for the role of role -playing numbers and virtual world in the future.
- Comprehensive automation: Putting the way for smart cities, smart factories and large -scale transportation systems.
In short, the fact that 5G is emphasized and given priority in Vietnam's highest documents is not only an iconic statement but also a guideline of an important act, showing Vietnam's determination in building a modern, solid number infrastructure, as the foundation for socio -economic breakdown in the coming time.
Sir, can you tell us how the center will support wards and communes to take advantage of 5G technology in managing, operating and connecting the digital government to the neighborhood and hamlet?
With the functions and duties assigned by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the Center for conversion of coordination and consultancy of wards and communes in the construction and implementation of the number and network infrastructure system to meet the requirements of the application throughout the applications at the time of July 1, 2025.
In addition to the fiber optic network infrastructure, the center will coordinate with experts and consulting units to build a modern, convenient and safe wireless mobile network model. In the near future, the Center will deploy the application of support, management and administration of wards, communes, neighborhoods and hamlets. This application will be built and deployed on 5G technology platform.
In addition, the center hopes to have cooperation and support from wards and communes in the process of operating and implementing digital transformation to effectively implement the digital transformation goal in Ho Chi Minh City.
Sir, please tell us the comparison of the advantages and limitations of the three major carriers who are deploying 5G in Vietnam, VNPT, Viettel and Mobifone in developing and providing 5G services? Which carrier is leading and what is the points to improve?
With the current status of 5G network infrastructure, the strategic orientation of the Party and the State in promoting scientific and technological innovation, promoting digital transformations in the direction of effectiveness and efficiency. All three operators with wide infrastructure, have the opportunity to expand investment, promote the application of application of 5G into life, contributing to accomplishing the common goal of the country. The difficulty in my opinion is still a common difficulty, all carriers have to face and solve: The problem of investment efficiency, habits of the people, and the maturity of businesses in the application of the achievements of digital conversion, digital infrastructure into daily business activities.
However, VinaPhone has 3 great advantages:
1. Holding the long -standing telecommunications infrastructure of drain tunnel, fiber optic cable, core network, fiber optic network, so when building 5G networks faster and more quality;
2. Long -term management and management team for better BTBD and customer care;
3.Is technology groups, providing ecosystems and IT products, Clouding; IoT is suitable for 5G infrastructure.
I heard that VinaPhone has covered 5G throughout the provinces and cities, especially in the administrative centers, hospitals, airports ... You can share more: people in rural or suburban areas can use 5G, and if the device supports, can it automatically connect?
By the end of 2024, VNPT has implemented 3,000 5G radio stations nationwide. At the end of 2025, the whole network will have about 20,000 stations.
Rural and suburban areas have also covered 5G VinaPhone. However, it is not as dense as in the city because of the priority policy and investment efficiency problem. Also depends on the actual needs of the market.
5G sounds very modern, but in fact normal user as we have not seen much difference than 4G. Will I lack the appropriate application, or still 'stuck' in the ecosystem?
Although Vietnam has made significant steps in the implementation of the 5G network in terms of infrastructure and the number of subscribers, the actual applications and 5G "exclusive" ecosystems and ecosystems - applications can only maximize or operate effectively on 5G platform, rather than simply upgrading from 4G - still quite limited. There are many reasons for this situation:
- The actual needs of individual users are not strong enough
- 4G still meets the basic needs: For most individual users in Vietnam, the current 4G network with the speed and stability is enough to meet the popular daily needs such as surfing the web, watching HD video (YouTube, Tiktok), using social networks, maps, electronic banks or e -commerce. Users do not feel the need for urging to switch to 5g if only to do the same thing that 4G has been handled.
- Lack of applications requires high bandwidth: Globally, finding a high bandwidth consumption really makes general users upgrading to 5G is still a challenge. Applications such as VR/AR role -playing, extremely low lag online game, or 8K mobile content are not really popular in the daily life of the majority of Vietnamese people.
- 5G infrastructure is still in the early stages and is not synchronized
- Unprecedented coverage: Although the carriers have made efforts to cover in big cities and some key areas, the 5G coverage is still not wide and uniform as 4G (reaching 99.8% of the population).
- Mainly 5g of NSA (Non-standalone): Most 5G networks are implementing in Vietnam are 5G NSA, meaning still using 4G LTE network core. This helps reduce the initial deployment costs and speeds up, but cannot promote all the advanced features of 5G such as extremely low latency (URLLC) or network slicing (Network Slicing), which is the foundation for complex industrial applications. In order to develop exclusive applications, 5G SA infrastructure is required, this requires greater investment and longer deployment time.
- Psychology "Waiting and observing"
A part of the user and business has a psychological "waiting and observing" to see if 5G really benefits compared to 4G before investing or converting. They want to see really different services, not just a little faster speed. Mr. Vo Do Thang, Director of Athena Cyber Security Training Center, also said that "businesses need a difference between 5G compared to 4G, 3G or optical cable to choose" (according to NLD).
Sir, please tell me how will 5G be applied in smart urban test projects, hi -tech parks, and smart industrial parks that the center is consulting and deploying?
With the increasing trend and demand of Internet users, the HCMC digital conversion center determines the application of 5G technology and new generation mobile technologies is an indispensable requirement and needed.
If not applying 5G, the problem of deploying mobile applications requires large data processing, map processing, high quality images, artificial intelligence will face difficulties, thereby not attracting or not maintaining the attention and use of the city people.
I found that since 5g, Vinphone's 4G network feels inferior, the network should optimize, reduce the 4G network package. The 5G package I just clicked Speedtest to see how much speed, but for a few seconds to go to 4.4g of data. Can the network operator advise me a few packages using cheap social networks, using the network to read news 1 day?
The quality of the 4G network (as well as 5G network) of all carriers is currently being tested by the Ministry of Science and Technology based on objective parameters and published periodic results in the media. This result does not show the difference in the quality of 4G network before and after 5G deployment.
Vinaphone packages (irresponsible technology). You can easily search on the home page of the network or search on Google.
The future 5g, and later 6g in Vietnam, can I thrive? Is this within your reach or also depends on external factors? Thanks
The development of 5G technology and especially 6G in Vietnam will depend on the combination of many key factors. This is a global technological race, and Vietnam's position will be determined by the combination of macroeconomic policies, intrinsic capacity and adaptability to world trends.
- The leading role of the Government and the legal framework: This is the most important factor, especially for a national strategic technology like 5G and 6G.
- Clear national vision and strategy: As mentioned, 5G is prioritized in the Resolutions of the Politburo (Resolution 57), National Assembly (Resolution 193/2025/QH15) and the Government's strategic technology category shows a strong commitment. For 6G, Vietnam has set the goal of being ready to deploy a 6G mobile network test by 2030 and 6G technology research in 2025. This direction creates a solid premise for the next steps.
- The spectrum policy: The reasonable spectrum allocation, enough bandwidth for all 5g (especially the frequency range) and prepares for 6G (such as 3.5 GHz and 6 GHz bands for 6G) is extremely important. The Government needs to have a clear and flexible roadmap in licensing and auction to ensure that carriers have enough resources to deploy.
- Investment support and competition: Financial preferential policies (such as supporting 15% of the total investment value for 20,000 new BTS 5G stations in 2025), simplifying administrative procedures, and encouraging the sharing of infrastructure will reduce the burden on the network. At the same time, maintaining a healthy competitive environment between carriers also promotes service quality and deployment speed.
- Completing the legal framework and standards: Developing advanced 5G/6G applications and standards (for example, self -driving car, remote health, smart factory) is necessary to create a legal corridor for businesses to be assured of investment and service development.
- Research and development capacity (R&D) and initiative in technology
- This is a determinant of Vietnam's position in the global technology value chain, especially for 6G.
- Investing in R&D: The establishment of the Steering Committee promotes research and development of mobile information technology 6G and encourages operators to join the 6G research team to show its initial effort. The future will depend on increasing the actual investment in research institutes, universities and R&D centers of the business.
- Developing high quality human resources: 5G and 6G requires a team of engineers and experts with very high levels of telecommunications, AI, large data, and boundary computing. The ability to train and retain talent will be a key factor.
- International cooperation and position on the world technology map
- Unable to develop network technology alone in a connected world.
- Participating in the standardization process of 6G: The leading countries are actively shaping the standards for 6G. Vietnam needs to participate more deeply in forums and international organizations to have voice, update trends and ensure the compatibility of domestic technology.
- Technology transfer cooperation: Learning experience and receiving technology transfer from the world's leading countries and corporations will help Vietnam shorten the development gap.
- Attracting foreign investment: a clear legal environment, support policies and development infrastructure will attract large technology corporations to invest and develop 5G/6G in Vietnam.
In short, the future of 5G and 6G development in Vietnam will be due to the synchronous and effective coordination between the Government, the carriers, the business community and the Research Institute. The government plays a strategic orientation role, creating a favorable environment. Netals and businesses are the forces deploying, investing and developing applications. R&D capacity and high quality human resources will determine the ability to master technology.
If Vietnam can maintain the current growth momentum, solve costs and infrastructure challenges, and find out really breakthrough applications, we can completely become one of the pioneering countries in the 5G and 6G era.
Please ask the network, with normal users, basic needs such as surfing social networks, reading newspapers, waiting for drama, do you need to upgrade from 4G to 5G package?
VNPT has many different service packages to meet the diverse needs of customers. But for the basic needs as you set, (from the personal point of view) the current 4G packages can fully meet the requirements.
However, with the outstanding feature (high speed and low latency), customers should experience and certainly in the near future, customers will recognize the difference with previous technologies.
Currently VinaPhone does not distinguish the package by technology. That is, you can use the current package to experience 5G.
Could you please lead the VNPT leader, in order to master the 5G technology, what are the conditions or factors? And now, does VNPT have any specific steps to accomplish this goal? What can people expect in the future?
Request to master 5G network technology
To master 5G network technology, it is necessary to meet the following core requirements:
1. Modern network infrastructure development :
- Deploy a network based on virtualization architecture (NFV/SDN), cloud computing and support both NSA models (4G inheritance) and SA (Independence).
- Use the optimal band (for example: 3,700–3,800 MHz bands) to reach high speed (> 1 Gbps) and low latency (<10ms).
2. Building application ecosystems :
- Develop solutions for key industries such as health, education, smart production, smart cities.
- Multi-sector cooperation to create practical use-Case (for example: Private 5G Network, Network Slicing).
3. High -tech human resource training :
- Develop a team of engineers who master the core technology, especially in the field of chip design, 5G network administration.
VNPT's solution in mastering 5G technology
VNPT implements well through the following strategies:
1. Infrastructure investment and advanced technology
- Modernization of the core network : switch to Cloud-Nature architecture, use the virtualization platform (VNF) to deploy the service flexibly.
- International standard 5G technology : Use 64T64R Massive Mimo & Beamforming standard, 5nm chipset, combined with NSA/SA model to optimize speed and coverage of 4G.
- Nationwide coverage : Deploy Vinaphone 5G service in 34 provinces and cities focused on key areas (industrial parks, hospitals, schools)
2. Develop a variety of services and applications
- Deploying Private 5G Network (Customity/Ladies), Network Slicing (separate virtual channel division), Open Ran (multi -technology integration).
- Application in smart production, remote health, online education.
4. Strategic cooperation and ecosystem promote
- Domestic and international partners : Collaborate with Ericsson, Nokia to build R&D lab, sharing technology.
- Pioneering role : Promoting national digital transformation through 5G platform, supporting "Make in Vietnam" initiatives
How does the center plan to coordinate with the parties to apply the population to exploit the advantage of 5G and bring more practical utilities to the people?
With the application of city population (Citizens App), from the date of official announcement of operation, the digital conversion center has implemented the main work groups such as:
1/ Continuous and safe application operation;
2/ Update, provide new and timely information to users;
3/ Research and update new utilities promptly;
4/ Organize communication widely to agencies, units, localities and businesses for the Citizen App to become an effective and simple communication tool between the people and the city government.
The digital conversion center is very honored when the City People's Committee awarded the Second Prize in the City Innovation Award in 2024 for solutions and products App Code. In the coming time, the digital conversion center will continue to improve and update the utilities in the population App to serve users.
Let me ask, what is the most applied 5G 5G network in VinaPhone? What are the outstanding advantages, and are there any difficulties or limitations?
5G VinaPhone network is a modern number infrastructure, with high speed and small latency, so it serves almost all telecommunications applications, transitions of the government, business and people.
In addition to individual customers, VNPT now has customers who are businesses in the field of providing electricity, clean water and smart agriculture.
In the future, 5g will be the backbone for:
- AI era and large data : Ensuring the ability to connect and process huge data in real time.
- Virtual reality/enhanced reality (VR/AR) and Metaverse: Create a foundation for the role -playing digital experiences and the virtual world in the future.
· Comprehensive automation: Putting the way for smart cities, smart factories and large -scale transportation systems.
Please lead the VNPT leader: The Government has policies to directly support telecommunications enterprises to implement 5G infrastructure to cover fast nationwide - this policy is really breakthrough. So has VNPT has received this support, and how has it been implemented? Can you tell people in detail? "
According to Decree No. 88/2025/ND-CP and Resolution No. 193/2025/QH15, the Government directly supports telecommunications enterprises in deploying 5G infrastructure with the prerequisite that enterprises must install at least 20,000 5G broadcasting stations nationwide (63 provinces/cities) before December 31, 2025, be accepted and put into use from February 19, 2025.
To implement the Government's directive, VNPT aims to triple 5G coverage by 2025, aiming to serve 99% of the population. The Group is focusing on upgrading telecommunications infrastructure and optimizing frequency bands to ensure stable connection quality even in areas with high usage density. VNPT is also cooperating with technology partners to develop applications that maximize the potential of 5G in digital economy, e-government and smart urban services.
VNPT will certainly meet the new development of 20,000 BTS stations covering 63 provinces and cities (old), now 34 provinces and cities to take advantage of this government support.
I am the owner of a small business, distributing medical equipment, and am in the early stages of digital transformation. I would like to ask how VinaPhone's 5G network can be applied in digital transformation such as business operations, warehousing, management, etc.? If so, how can I contact you?
VNPT is on the roadmap to deploy a complete and widespread 5G network to ensure satisfaction of all different needs of businesses.
Vinaphone 5G will be able to help businesses in managing product chains; operating product distribution; managing employees to improve work efficiency; managing costs and resources optimally for businesses; managing customers and markets.
Can you tell us how the Center is strategically coordinating with the Department of Science and Technology to develop more effective 5G applications?
Department of Science and Technology is the agency that performs the function of state management, advising the City Party Committee and People's Committee in the field of digital transformation in general and the implementation of 5G applications in particular. Digital conversion center is the implementation unit, deploying digital conversion under the direction, programs and plans of the city. Recognizing the importance and mission assigned, the city digital transformation center is always proactive, positive and timely in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology to effectively implement digital transformation and innovation, including 5G applications for agencies, units and people.
5G is expected to open up many new opportunities such as IoT, self-driving cars, remote surgery... but so far these are not popular and have not brought in clear revenue. Meanwhile, network operators still have to live on traditional services such as calling, texting, data. So is this the biggest challenge in developing 5G today?
In my opinion, yes.
However, the change will be very rapid. In fact, revenue from 5G-based IT services and solutions has increased rapidly in recent months. Customers themselves (governments, businesses, and people) have changed a lot.
Services such as online public services (Government); Vnedu for education; His health; IOC for city provinces; IoT services manage electrical cabinets for electricity; Water meter management for water supply; Managing the convoy for logistics businesses contributing to increase sales to VinaPhone 5G.
I am working in the field of digital transformation consulting for businesses. Can you tell me if your company's 5G network infrastructure ensures smooth operations for businesses? How fast is the signal sending and receiving? How is customer information secured?
VNPT is on the road to deploying a complete, widespread and seamless 5G network to ensure satisfaction of all different needs of businesses. In that process, ensuring information security and information confidentiality for customers is always VNPT's top priority. VNPT's security is concerned at all network layers; in all services; in all protocols and processes and supporting customers (Government, businesses and people) with products, solutions specific to and according to customer requirements.
With VNPT, has the Center had any cooperation activities to jointly develop digital infrastructure in general and 5G network in particular? How far are these cooperations being implemented, sir?
For telecommunications infrastructure service providers such as VNPT, Viettel, FPT Telecom, GTel, the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center has coordinated and had cooperative activities in recent times in Ho Chi Minh City to establish and deploy transmission infrastructure, digital infrastructure to serve the operation of digital applications in state management and online public services, and convenient applications for people.
Currently, many customers are not interested in 5g because of the high price, but using basic tasks such as watching videos, surfing the web, seeing the data capacity drop very quickly. So, does the network operator share about this issue, and have any adjustments or solutions for users to be more accessible?
To solve the above problem, Vinaphone currently has many diverse packages with affordable prices, suitable for customers' data usage needs. It should also be emphasized that Vinaphone currently does not distinguish between 5G and 4G service packages, so existing customers can fully experience 5G service at 4G service rates.
I heard that VinaPhone has 5G, so is it significantly faster than 4G in practice? Is there any difference that users should try?
Vinaphone (VNP) has commercialized 5G since 2024. There are currently more than 3 million 5G subscribers. In fact, the quality of VNP 5G service is much faster than 4G and has lower latency. Ideally, the download speed can reach over 1Gbps, with a latency of less than 10ms. According to Ookla, the current average is 354.44 Mbps for VNP 5G; upload is 94.92 Mbps.
Of course, with new technology and better quality, users should/must try and use it for real to increase the experience.
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