The future of the Internet lies in the industrial Internet, where production lines, industrial robots, and smart sensors are interconnected to optimise the entire manufacturing ecosystem, said a leader of the VN Internet Network Information Centre.

According to Ookla’s rankings, Viettel and VinaPhone are among the world’s top in mobile network speed. Vietnam’s mobile network operators have shut down 2G and 3G services and invested heavily in 5G.

Nationwide, fixed broadband speeds reached an all-time high, averaging 258.28 Mbps for downloads and 195.34 Mbps for uploads, a 2.6-fold increase from July 2024.

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

Viettel and VinaPhone reach global benchmarks after shutting down 2G and ramping up 5G investments

Nguyen Phong Nha, Deputy Director of the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Science and Technology, confirmed that SpaceX has not yet submitted an application to provide Starlink services in Vietnam.

Vietnam Airlines has launched a trial of satellite-based onboard internet, offering messaging and browsing packages on A350s with full rollout planned by end-2025.

On August 4, 2025, VNPT officially launched and began operating the VSTN land cable line – the first of its kind to connect Vietnam directly to Singapore entirely via terrestrial infrastructure.

Vietnam is investing in major subsea cables to fuel AI, cloud, and digital transformation goals, positioning itself as a regional data hub.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a new auction plan for the rights to use two key radio frequency blocks: 703-713 MHz and 758-768 MHz (block B1-B1’), and 723-733 MHz and 778-788 MHz (block B3-B3’).

For the first time, five international cable routes are operated by Vietnamese entities.

Vietnam may begin controlled pilot deployment of Starlink's satellite internet service as early as Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval and legal establishment of SpaceX’s presence in the country.

Nguyen Anh Cuong, Deputy Director of the Department of Telecommunications, has confirmed that SpaceX is completing the procedures to establish a business in Vietnam to provide satellite internet services.

Da Nang is set to become the first city in Vietnam to roll out Starlink, the satellite Internet service developed by SpaceX, marking a new step in its high-tech infrastructure strategy.

The APG cable system has been repaired, ensuring stable internet for Vietnam’s April 30 celebrations.

Highlighting major challenges in protecting personal data online, Lieutenant General Nguyen Minh Chinh, Director of A05, has stressed the urgent need to finalize the Personal Data Protection Law.

The ADC system connects Vietnam with key Internet centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.

The introduction of Starlink satellite internet services promises to enhance connectivity where traditional broadband is limited.

The government has authorized SpaceX to test its Starlink internet services, aiming to improve connectivity in remote areas.

Vietnam has reached a 65.5% IPv6 adoption rate, climbing to 7th globally in the transition to the next-generation Internet protocol, marking a two-spot increase since 2023.