Vietnam’s 5G deployment in 2025 ranked among the world’s fastest, with one mobile operator achieving 90% population coverage within just 12 months.

The achievement, marked as Vietnam’s first 5G Advanced trial, was made possible by carrier aggregation (CA) technology, enabling mobile devices to operate across multiple frequency bands simultaneously instead of a single band.

Vietnam ranks top 10 globally for broadband speed and aims to make its digital space safer and more trustworthy.

The city has held the top spot since the start of this year. Its 5G performance is almost 1.5 times higher than runner-up Hai Phong (429.53 Mbps) and even the capital Hanoi (415.73 Mbps).

Ericsson’s president in Vietnam sees 5G as a key driver of transformation across the country’s core sectors.

July’s i-SPEED data shows Viettel outpacing rivals in 5G speed, with VNPT and MobiFone trailing behind.

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Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long says the number of 5G stations to be set up this year must be at least 50 percent of the existing 4G stations.

Telecom firms must deploy at least 68,000 5G stations nationwide by the end of 2025, per new government directive.

Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialise wide-scale 5G services across the country.

MobiFone’s new 5G network, boasting speeds up to 1.5 Gbps, is set to boost connectivity and support digital transformation.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced plans to resume the auction of the highly valuable 700 MHz frequency band, which is critical for 4G and 5G networks.

Vietnam’s Make in Vietnam 5G equipment is being tested in the Middle East, marking a major step in global telecom expansion.

The partnership between Viettel High Tech and DU aligns with the UAE’s national digital strategy, which prioritises investment in telecommunications infrastructure to drive economic growth.

The Vietnamese government is pushing for nationwide 5G rollout and investing in 6G research and space technology to accelerate economic and digital transformation.

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.