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Telecom revenue up 8.4% in H1

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s total telecom revenue in the first half was estimated at VND178 trillion (US$8.16 billion), up 8.4% against a year ago, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Mobile web use to increase rapidly

 VietNamNet Bridge – Mobile broadband subscribers in Viet Nam are expected to reach 90 million by 2020, given the increasing affordability of smartphones.

Telecos enhance 3G access

 VietNamNet Bridge – Three of the largest carriers in Viet Nam have simultaneously raised the 3G (Third Generation Network) speeds to 42 Mbps, six times faster than existing speeds in order to meet increasing demands for data.

Ministry urges internet upgrade

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has urged internet content providers in Viet Nam to implement the use of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) in order to adapt to global internet development.

Losing customers, mobile network operators down 3G fees again

Mobile network operators, which, ignoring users’ complaints in deciding on raising 3G service fees two months ago, have cut down the fee again in an effort to retain 3G subscribers.

3G subscribers leave 'cause of fee increases

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of 3G service subscribers have decided to stop using service after mobile network operators increased the service fee by 40 percent. However, they complain that it is very difficult to cancel the service.