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 andeducation 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
VNPT leaders, please tell us: The Government has a policy to directly support telecommunications enterprises to deploy 5G infrastructure for rapid coverage nationwide - this policy is truly groundbreaking. So has VNPT received this support, and how has it been implemented? Can you tell people specifically?"
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?
The Department of Science and Technology is the agency performing the function of state management, advising the City Party Committee and the City People's Committee in the field of digital transformation in general and the deployment of 5G applications in particular. The Digital Transformation Center is the unit that implements and deploys digital transformation according to the direction, programs and plans of the City. Recognizing the importance and assigned mission, the City Digital Transformation Center is always proactive, active and timely in coordinating with the Department of Science and Technology to effectively implement digital transformation and innovation, including 5G applications serving 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 for healthcare; IoC for provinces and cities; IoT services for managing electrical cabinets for electricity; water meter management for water supply; fleet management for logistics enterprises contribute to increasing sales for 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 the price is still high, and when using basic tasks such as watching videos and surfing the web, they see that the data capacity drops very quickly. So does the network operator have anything to share about this issue, and is there any adjustment or solution to make it easier for users to access?
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.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/dang-giao-luu-truc-tuyen-5g-thuc-day-doi-song-so-post802008.html
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