Viettel urgently prepares to respond to storm Wipha, ready to ensure communication for people

Faced with the complicated developments of storm No. 3 (international name Wipha), Viettel Telecom Corporation has urgently and synchronously deployed measures to prevent and combat natural disasters to ensure infrastructure safety and maintain telecommunications services, ensuring communication for people during and after the storm.

Comprehensive implementation of measures to prevent and combat natural disasters

In localities directly affected by the storm, Viettel Telecom has activated emergency response plans, including: Reinforcing telecommunications infrastructure, checking the broadcasting station system; preparing supplies, backup power sources and organizing 24/7 response; mobilizing 150 technical teams ready to support affected provinces; increasing the number of customer service staff via the switchboard by 1.5 times the usual number.

Technical team organizes 24/7 information response.

Proactively alert and support customers

Viettel Telecom has sent warning messages to 2.5 million customers in affected areas, instructing them on how to turn off electronic devices such as modems and TV receivers to ensure safety.

At the same time, the Corporation has also prepared nearly 6,000km of backup fiber optic cables, 237 free battery charging points and mobile sales teams to ensure quick service recovery after the storm.

Viettel Telecom arranges 237 free charging points for people.

Viettel Telecom deploys support plans for nearly 4 million customers before storm Wipha

As early as the afternoon of July 20, 2025, Viettel Telecom quickly implemented policies to support nearly 4 million customers in areas predicted to be affected by Typhoon Wipha. The policies include: card top-up promotion with 20% data usage bonus, delaying blocking and cutting of service fees, and introducing suitable preferential packages to help customers maintain communication connections throughout the typhoon's landfall.

Viettel Telecom affirms that it will continue to closely monitor the developments and impacts of the storm, and promptly supplement measures to support and care for customers in the affected areas, ensuring the best benefits and experiences for customers.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/viettel-khan-truong-chuan-bi-ung-pho-bao-wipha-san-sang-bao-dam-thong-tin-lien-liang-cho-nguoi-dan-709967.html