5G is boosting the digital lifestyle.

On July 2nd, Saigon Giai Phong Newspaper organized an online discussion titled "5G Boosts Digital Life" to inform readers about the applications and greater value that 5G brings.

Optimizing the 5G network structure across Ho Chi Minh City.

During the online Q&A session, many readers expressed interest in 5G coverage in Ho Chi Minh City. Reader Lee (0904026..., Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) asked: "Currently, which areas in Ho Chi Minh City does VinaPhone have 5G coverage?"

Mr. Tran Lam Thinh, Deputy Director of VNPT Ho Chi Minh City, said that VNPT currently has coverage in many key areas, prioritizing investment efficiency and customer experience in Ho Chi Minh City. It is projected that by the end of 2025, this number will reach 3,000 stations with 3 million subscribers.

“VNPT has clear criteria in organizing, planning, investing, operating, and optimizing base stations,” Mr. Tran Lam Thinh replied when reader Nguyen Thi Chau Pha (Binh Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) asked, “How many more 5G base stations will VinaPhone deploy to cover the entire area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City?”

Reader Le Tung (0702417...) asked a question regarding 5G infrastructure when Ho Chi Minh City merges with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces. Mr. Tran Lam Thinh provided the following information: Regarding telecommunications infrastructure, including both terrestrial mobile network infrastructure and fixed broadband infrastructure, the disparity is not significant. This is because in recent years, all three localities have been key socio -economic development areas of the country, and VNPT has always paid attention to investing in and developing suitable infrastructure. 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 interoperability, synchronizing infrastructure architecture, and aiming to build a unified network system that effectively meets the city's digital transformation requirements.

People use mobile networks on Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien), Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: HOANG HUNG

Reader Xuan Ha (xuanha567...@gmail.com) asks: "With the formation of new megacities, how will the mechanism for allocating 5G network frequencies and resources be adjusted to suit the scale, population density, and increasing usage demand?"

Mr. Tran Lam Thinh replied: During the development of wireless networks from 2G, 3G, 4G in the past and 5G of today, VNPT has had sets of standards and principles to help effectively exploit frequency 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 resources to serve according to a number of key criteria: number of users, connection distance, user service needs…

Focus on application strategy

Reader Ngoc Hoa (hoangoc78...@gmail.com) asked a representative from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology: “Ho Chi Minh City is currently vast and has many areas that need connectivity. So, does the department have any plans to ensure 5G infrastructure in these areas?”

Mr. Nguyen Trinh Dinh Hoa, Head of the Post and Telecommunications Department, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, said: With the new Ho Chi Minh City network officially operational from July 1, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology is conducting a comprehensive review of the 5G network infrastructure in the area as soon as possible to fully assess the current situation and propose appropriate solutions to promote 5G infrastructure development, ensuring ahead of schedule for the goal of 5G coverage throughout 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 period 2025-2027, aiming for 5G coverage across more than 90% of Ho Chi Minh City, including 100% in high-tech zones, industrial parks, export processing zones, administrative centers, and densely populated areas.

Mr. Nguyen Trinh Dinh Hoa pointed out the reality: Currently, telecommunications businesses are facing some difficulties and obstacles in the process of developing 5G mobile communication stations in rural areas and mangrove forests, specifically regarding the installation of BTS stations on agricultural land, forest land, etc., and in the use of land for combined agricultural and telecommunications construction purposes. However, this issue has been addressed in the Telecommunications Law, the Land Law, and Decree No. 102/2024/ND-CP dated July 30, 2024, which details the implementation of some articles of the Land Law. The Department will coordinate with relevant units to promptly guide and implement this matter.

Reader Phan Van Huy (huy123...@gmail.com) asks: “How will the collaboration with 5G service providers to develop 5G applications in high-tech zones, concentrated information technology zones, or industrial parks be implemented?”

Mr. Nguyen Trinh Dinh Hoa informed that the city has issued Action Plan No. 459-KH/TU and No. 4354/KH-UBND, which set the goal of completing the deployment of 5G network coverage to 100% of the city's population. The Department of Science and Technology has been coordinating with telecommunications enterprises to implement the plan and has initially achieved some results: Ho Chi Minh City (before July 1, 2025) 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 for the city's residents. The speed of internet access via 5G network reaches 300-400Mbps compared to the regulated speed of over 100Mbps. High-tech zones, concentrated information technology zones, or industrial parks and export processing zones... have all been prioritized by telecommunications companies for the development of high-speed 5G network infrastructure as well as high-speed and ultra-high-speed broadband fiber optic transmission infrastructure exceeding 1Gbps.

Ready to implement 5G solutions

Reader Vo Van Mon (An Dong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) asks: “What plans does the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center have to leverage 5G technology in developing AI, IoT, and big data applications, especially in areas such as smart transportation, digital healthcare, and digital education?”

Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center, replied: In the coming time, to effectively deploy the aforementioned applications, especially in fields such as smart transportation, digital healthcare, and digital education, it is essential to apply them on the 5G platform. Therefore, this is a necessary requirement that the center sets for product providers right from the design stage. For products that have already been deployed, the center will coordinate with the leading research agencies to propose solutions for upgrading and improving the products to maximize the use of 5G technology.

"How does the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center plan to coordinate with telecommunications businesses to promote the development of a digital service ecosystem based on 5G networks?" is a question from reader Le Hoang Tuan (Cho Lon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).

Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung shared: The Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center always wants to cooperate and is ready to receive new solutions and products on the 5G platform in the pilot phase to evaluate and propose their application in the city, in order to enrich and diversify digital products and services serving people and businesses…

The guests answer questions from readers of SGGP Newspaper. Photo: HOANG HUNG

Responding to the question "How will the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center support wards and communes in leveraging 5G technology in management, administration, and connecting digital government down to the neighborhood and hamlet level?" from reader Quang Huy (huytran94...@gmail.com), Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung stated that the center will coordinate and advise wards and communes in building and deploying digital infrastructure and network infrastructure to meet the requirements for smooth operation of applications from July 1, 2025. Besides fiber optic network infrastructure, the center will collaborate with experts and consulting units to build a modern, convenient, and secure wireless mobile network model. In the future, the center will deploy an application to support the management and administration of wards, communes, neighborhoods, and hamlets. This application will be built and deployed on the 5G technology platform. Furthermore, the center hopes to receive cooperation and support from wards and communes in the operation and implementation of digital transformation to effectively achieve the digital transformation goals in Ho Chi Minh City.

5G is a crucial infrastructure for the development of smart industries.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, in its comprehensive digital transformation strategy, Ho Chi Minh City identifies 5G technology as a crucial infrastructure for developing smart industries, improving production efficiency, and optimizing the logistics chain. As the economic, industrial, and logistics hub of the country, Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a series of specific solutions to leverage the advantages of 5G to innovate its growth model, attract investment, and lead the Industry 4.0 wave.

Priority solutions for 5G development in Ho Chi Minh City include: Developing specialized 5G network infrastructure in industrial and logistics zones by prioritizing the deployment of private 5G networks in key industrial parks; Forming smart factory models, applying 5G to connect industrial robots, production lines, IoT sensors, and operating systems; Modernizing seaports and logistics centers with 5G by promoting the application of 5G at seaports (Cat Lai, SP-ITC, Hiep Phuoc) and logistics centers to remotely control loading and unloading equipment, cranes, and forklifts…

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/5g-thuc-day-doi-song-so-post802215.html