Bac Giang promotes 5G network coverage

Fast communication, low latency

5G is a new mobile internet technology being deployed by a number of network operators in the province. According to Mr. Nguyen Van Duc, Head of the Department of Posts and Telecommunications (Department of Science and Technology), 5G provides a large amount of data, uses less energy, supports artificial intelligence applications, the Internet of Things, and has a much lower latency in sending and receiving signals than 4G. Using the 5G network not only facilitates communication and sending signals between people but also between robots and robots in production and operating equipment in many fields. Therefore, reducing latency or moving towards zero latency in sending signals is an important goal. "Thanks to the advantages of speed, connectivity and security, 5G allows businesses to process and analyze larger volumes of data at optimal costs," said Mr. Duc.

Viettel Bac Giang staff instructs customers on 5G service.

Ms. La Cam Vy, Hoang Van Thu ward (Bac Giang city) shared that she is a person who often hunts for discounted products of some domestic and foreign fashion brands, so when she learned about the fast 5G service, she switched to using the application. According to Ms. Vy, since using 5G on her mobile device, the network is strong and fast, she has closed many satisfactory products. Ms. Vy said: "There are many discounted, quality items, but many times I could not close the order in time because of poor internet connection. This situation is completely different when I use 5G network and have been using it for more than 3 months now." Online business people who often use 5G for any product promotion, sales activities, etc. also noticed a significant improvement in signal transmission.

To date, Viettel Bac Giang has installed 34 5G stations covering the province, concentrated in Bac Giang city, Viet Yen town, Tan Yen district. After 6 months of operation, there have been 90,000 customers using 5G services, accounting for over 7% of Viettel's total active subscribers and 30% of the number of people using Viettel's 5G devices. To help customers access and experience 5G services, Viettel has issued over 10 packages to help customers easily register and use. In addition to Viettel, VNPT is also installing 2 5G testing stations.

Investing in and expanding broadcasting stations

With many advantages of 5G, in the future this technology will be applied in all aspects of life such as: Logistics enterprises; traffic regulation and monitoring; delivery, aviation... thereby increasingly promoting the development of the digital economy. In fact, the digital economy is increasingly playing a key role in promoting socio-economic development, especially in the context of globalization and the fourth industrial revolution. According to the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Finance), in 2024, out of 63 provinces and centrally run cities, there are 5 provinces and cities with the proportion of added value of the digital economy in GRDP of over 20%, of which Bac Giang is in the lead with 43.6%. Thus, Bac Giang's digital economy has made certain changes.

The whole province strives to convert 50% of current 4G subscribers to 5G by 2025. Regarding 5G infrastructure development, in 2025, it is expected that VNPT, Viettel, and MobiFone will develop about 500-600 more 5G broadcasting stations, initially focusing on covering the central, local, industrial, and tourist areas of the province.

Determining that digital economic development requires digital infrastructure, especially fast transmission lines and broadband, Bac Giang focuses on developing 5G. The whole province strives to convert 50% of current 4G subscribers to 5G by 2025. Regarding 5G infrastructure development, in 2025, it is expected that VNPT, Viettel, and MobiFone will develop about 500 - 600 more 5G broadcasting stations, focusing on covering the central, local, industrial and tourist areas of the province. By 2030, 5G will be covered throughout the province with 99% of the population using 5G. In particular, Viettel strives to install 300 new 5G stations in 2025 to serve authorities at all levels, businesses and people.

Recently, the People's Committee of Bac Giang province and Viettel Group signed a memorandum of understanding to implement Resolution No. 57 - NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation. Accordingly, the Provincial People's Committee committed to creating all conditions for the Group to soon research and implement digital infrastructure investment projects to develop 5G telecommunications stations, data integration centers, smart healthcare, smart education. Viettel Group increases investment and completes infrastructure for science, technology, innovation and digital transformation... In addition to Viettel Group, Bac Giang also signed agreements with 3 leading information technology corporations in the country to promote digital infrastructure. The People's Committee of Bac Giang province supports and creates favorable conditions for businesses in terms of location of broadcasting stations, licensing procedures, and propaganda to create consensus among people in the process of building telecommunications infrastructure.

It is known that in the near future, the Department of Science and Technology plans to advise on organizing a conference to remove obstacles for businesses when installing broadcasting stations on public land. Chairing the national online conference, the first meeting of the Government's Steering Committee on science, technology, innovation, digital transformation and Project 06 (developing population data applications, electronic identification and authentication to serve national digital transformation in the period of 2022 - 2025, with a vision to 2030), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that localities must actively cover 5G and develop satellite systems. Accordingly, all levels, sectors and localities must build databases and train human resources to meet the digital age.

Article and photos: Truong Son

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