The problems detected on Branch S1I of the America Asia Gateway (AAG) undersea cable linked with Vietnam have been fixed, resuming internet connection between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China).

The problems found in Branch S1I of the America Asia Gateway (AAG) undersea cable have been fixed, restoring the internet data connection between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China).

Repair has been finished on two of the five broken undersea cables linking Vietnam with the world, namely Intra Asia (IA) and SMW3, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

According to a representative of the Department of Telecommunications, as of May 3, two undersea optical cable networks of IA and SMW3 were fixed. The remaining three routes are expected to be restored in May and June.

Two of the five broken undersea cables linked to the nation, including Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) and Intra Asia (IA), have been fully restored, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications at a press conference held on May 5.

Following problems with undersea fiber optic cables, Vietnamese telecom carriers have spent a lot of money to lease land transmission channels to ensure internet connection and improve the quality of some services.

Starlink has shown its willingness to cooperate with Vietnam and bring satellite internet services provided by the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk to Vietnam.

Despite having been launched in Vietnam for a long time, satellite Internet does not have a wide market due to its high price. The situation might improve with the introduction of SpaceX’s satellite internet constellation Starlink.

The quality of internet service has improved following instructions by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Vietnam now ranks 39th globally in terms of fixed internet and 52nd in mobile internet speed.

Vietnam’s fixed broadband Internet speed in February jumped up six notches to 39th position worldwide compared to January, according to the rankings compiled by the Speedtest Global Index.

Of the five international undersea cable routes that have problems, only the fault on the SMW3 route has yet to be scheduled for repair.

Vietnamese network operators have purchased more fiber optic cable capacity on land after five undersea fiber optic cable routes faced problems.

Computers targeted by hackers in an APT (advanced persistent threat) campaign are mostly serving clerical and accountancy work of state organizations and agencies, according to BKAV Corporation.

The SMW3 cable, the last fully functional Internet cable of Vietnam, has encountered a problem on its S2.7 segment that connects with Singapore, an Internet service provider in the country said on February 21. ​

Mobile network operators have announced they are going to buy more capacity for land optic-fiber cable routes for international connections. This will improve Vietnam’s internet service quality.

Two new undersea internet cables, the ADC and the SJC2, jointly operated by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Viettel are expected to come into use either late this year or by early 2024.

Internet congestion has decreased but connections may still be slow in rush hours, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Internet connections have gradually improved thanks to data being diverted to land-based systems, but performance might still slow at peak hours.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has realized a new opportunity to develop fiber optic cable routes, turning Vietnam into a hub connecting the region and easing reliance on Singapore and Hong Kong.

Internet service providers have restored 50% of international internet connectivity after the breakdown of four undersea internet cables, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority.