Telcos that deploy 5G infrastructure and build 20,000 or more 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) by 2025 will be given financial support equal to 15 percent of average equipment costs for every BTS.

To fast-track 5G deployment, Vietnam has introduced a subsidy covering 15% of telecom companies' equipment costs. The policy, designed to encourage rapid investment, aims to establish 20,000 base stations by the end of 2025.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has stressed the need for Vietnamese businesses to cultivate self-reliance and master high technology.

Telecom carriers, when commercializing 5G, need to join forces with solution and software firms to find niche markets and provide apps suited to Vietnam’s conditions, according to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOS).

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced plans for 100% 5G coverage in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang by 2025, bringing network speeds comparable to developed countries.

Vietnamese telecom operators are ramping up efforts to commercialize 5G, aiming to provide ultra-fast Internet and unlock new technological frontiers for industries and individuals alike.

VNPT officially launched its VinaPhone 5G service on December 20, providing ultra-fast connectivity across all 63 provinces and cities in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s 2G shutdown by late 2024 will free up spectrum for 5G and emerging technologies, aligning the country with global telecom advancements.

With the commercialization of 5G, Vietnam is set to revolutionize industries by implementing smart factories, ports, and mines, aligning with global advancements.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng said 2024 is a year of 5G commercialisation nationwide, but operators still have to invest in 4G infrastructure, which will be important for at least the next five years.

As of October 15, 2024, the deadline for 2G termination, there still were 225,000 2G-only subscribers who had not upgraded to 4G, according to the Authority of Telecommunications (AOT) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Telecoms service providers in Vietnam are investing in 4G and 5G mobile phone connectivity infrastructure at the same time.

Vietnam is focusing on Open RAN technology as a key driver of its 5G development strategy, a shift intended to boost technological independence and security by embracing open standards.

On October 15, Viettel officially announced the launch of its 5G network, marking the 20th anniversary of its mobile service, Viettel Mobile.

Starting at midnight on October 16, telecom providers will stop servicing 2G-only subscribers, pushing forward the transition to 4G and 5G technology.

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) will officially launch the first 5G service in Vietnam on October 15, with faster internet speeds and ultra-low latency.

MobiFone and Ericsson signed in Hanoi on October 2 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on establishing a 5G Innovation Hub at MobiFone’s premises in Vietnam.

Experts highlighted the important role of digital infrastructure, especially 5G technology, in developing Vietnam's digital economy at a workshop in Hanoi on September 30.

After joining the ranks of the top five countries capable of producing 5G equipment, Vietnam is now setting its sights on leading the development of 6G technology.