Viettel High Tech and Qualcomm signed an agreement to upgrade their comprehensive strategic cooperation in the field of high technology on a global scale. Photo: TL |
On the morning of November 13th, at the "5G ORAN Vietnam Connect 2024" event held at the headquarters of Viettel High Tech, Viettel announced the large-scale commercial deployment of its "Make in Vietnam, Made by Viettel" 5G Open RAN base stations.
Deploying over 300 5G Open RAN stations in various locations by early 2025.
This is the world's first 5G Open RAN base station using a Qualcomm chipset, jointly researched and developed by Viettel and Qualcomm. Accordingly, starting in early 2025, Viettel will deploy more than 300 5G Open RAN stations in several provinces and cities, aiming for large-scale expansion in Vietnam and the international market from 2025. This is a new step forward in Vietnam, as previously, Viettel's 3G and 4G base stations were installed and tested. With 5G, Viettel has set a major milestone by simultaneously deploying a nationwide 5G network alongside the rest of the world.
In Vietnam, Viettel and Qualcomm are two of the pioneering companies in promoting the Open RAN trend. This event demonstrates Vietnam's leading role in building the community and creating a significant impact on important global technology trends.
The first 5G Open RAN broadcasting station on display at the event. Photo: TL |
The first base stations deployed have demonstrated the advantages of Open RAN technology. Technical indicators such as download and upload speeds, coverage area, number of users, and energy consumption show that the quality of Viettel's Open RAN network has reached a level equivalent to traditional 5G networks, while the infrastructure investment and operating costs are more optimized. This is crucial for the widespread adoption of 5G technology throughout the country.
With the deployment of 5G Open RAN base stations, Viettel High Tech has completed its portfolio of comprehensive 5G solutions, from core network to radio frequency array (RAN) modules. Viettel High Tech can provide complete solutions for customers deploying private or public networks. A key strength of Viettel's 5G solution suite is its openness based on the Open RAN standard. Operators using Viettel's solutions can flexibly combine multiple providers to create a sustainable partner ecosystem.
Providing high-quality, cost-effective 5G services to domestic and international markets.
Mr. Nguyen Vu Ha, General Director of Viettel High Tech, stated that Viettel's 5G Open RAN solution has reached commercialization after rigorous development and testing. The collaboration between Viettel High Tech and Qualcomm Technologies has helped both parties shorten product development cycles by many years. This partnership has enabled both sides to provide high-quality, cost-effective 5G solutions to the international market and build a sustainable ecosystem.
Mr. Durga Malladi, Senior President and General Manager of 5G at Qualcomm Technologies, said: “We are proud to have the opportunity to collaborate with Viettel on the deployment of a 5G Open RAN network using the most advanced telecommunications technologies available today. Qualcomm is committed to the highest level of innovation in telecommunications so that carriers can deliver the best 5G experience to users. The latest technologies from Viettel and Qualcomm, applied in radio modules and automated network management systems, will provide flexibility, high performance, and reduced investment costs for 5G networks.”
In the 5G Open RAN base station development project, VHT and Qualcomm's engineering teams collaborated on the core technology design and application stages of the product. This is a highly technologically advanced product, a synthesis of various techniques such as radio, signal processing, power optimization, device management, etc.
The "5G ORAN Vietnam Connect 2024" event took place on the morning of November 13th. Photo: Provided. |
The project is being carried out by more than 500 leading engineers from two corporations in countries such as Vietnam, the US, Finland, Israel, India, and Taiwan. Viettel's engineers are responsible for system design, software development, and hardware development, while Qualcomm handles the 5G chipset aspects. Not only will this product be widely deployed in Vietnam starting in early 2025, but it will also be rolled out to international customers by both parties starting in 2025.
Julian Gorman, Head of GSMA's Asia Pacific division, commented: “Open RAN presents a transformative opportunity for the mobile industry to accelerate network innovation, enhance competitiveness, and enable sustainable infrastructure deployment. As one of the first carriers to deploy Open RAN on a large scale, Viettel is setting a strong example for the industry, not only in Asia Pacific but globally. This is a testament to Viettel and Qualcomm’s leadership in innovation in driving the future of connectivity.”
Also at the event, Viettel High Tech and Qualcomm signed an agreement to upgrade their comprehensive strategic cooperation in the field of high technology globally. This milestone marks the success of the cooperation model between the two corporations in the past and points towards bigger goals in the future. Beyond 5G cooperation, the two sides will also promote collaboration in 6G, AI, XR, and CSR.
Areas of cooperation between Viettel and Qualcomm: Expanding cooperation into 6G, AI, and XR: Following the success of the joint research and development model in the 5G project, Viettel High Tech and Qualcomm have signed an agreement to expand cooperation into the fields of 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Virtual Reality (XR). At the signing ceremony, Qualcomm handed over its latest chipset platforms for edge AI, cloud AI, and virtual reality to Viettel to support future research and development projects. CSR Program: Also within the framework of this comprehensive strategic cooperation, Viettel High Tech and Qualcomm announced the implementation of a program to support the enhancement of knowledge for students at universities in the technology field in Vietnam. Through the program, the two corporations will support training activities, research equipment, and scholarships for technology students. The program will last a minimum of 3 years, with an estimated budget of 200,000 USD/year. Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm) is a global semiconductor technology corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, USA. The company specializes in designing and marketing wireless telecommunications products and services and currently has 157 offices worldwide. Qualcomm has been present in Vietnam since 2003, and in 2020, it established its first R&D center in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to expand its 5G chipset production. |
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