Hanoi (VNA) – All urban and rural areas will be equipped with the most advanced 5G Massive MIMO (multi-antenna) technology, delivering high performance and preparing for next-generation digital services, stated Nguyen Dat, Deputy General Director of Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit, held for the first time in Vietnam on April 15.
Dat said that the goal is to ensure equal access to technology for all citizens, regardless of geography, helping to bridge the digital divide and enabling the digital economy to contribute 30% of Vietnam’s GDP by 2030.
Representatives from Viettel High Tech – the group’s R&D and high-tech manufacturing arm – confirmed that Viettel has successfully developed and mastered its own 5G core network technology. This positions the company not only as a telecoms operator but also as a leading innovator in technology development.
Beyond their self-reliant 5G network, Viettel also announced promising progress in the development of Open RAN technology – a strategic direction aimed at strengthening telecom infrastructure independence, reducing reliance on foreign vendors, and promoting flexibility and openness in network architecture. With full control over both hardware and software, Viettel is now among the few operators worldwide capable of deploying a fully self-developed 5G ecosystem.
Building on this strong foundation, Viettel is setting its sights on 5G Advanced and 6G over the next five years, reinforcing its pioneering role in telecoms and information technology both in Vietnam and across the region.
Organised by the GSM Association (GSMA), the summit was part of a broader series of regional initiatives focused on digital transformation. Industry leaders such as Qualcomm, Nokia, Ericsson, and LG were in attendance. Discussions focused on creating a modern, sustainable digital ecosystem for Vietnam.
Later in the day, representatives from Viettel Cyber Security and Viettel IDC held discussions with GSMA, LG, Nokia, and Ericsson on cutting-edge technology solutions and policy contributions in areas such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Julian Gorman, GSMA’s Head of Asia-Pacific, said that Vietnam’s economy is growing at a tremendous pace to become one of the fastest in the region, and Viettel is among the largest operators. Vietnam and Viettel deserve a louder voice in the global industry, and this event marks the first step in that direction, he said.
The GSMA is a global body representing over 750 mobile operators and 400 technology companies across the mobile ecosystem. Through its three core pillars – Connectivity for Good, Industry Services & Solutions, and Outreach – the GSMA advocates for its members and drives progress by hosting the world’s largest tech events, including MWC and M360, and promoting forward-thinking policy and technological advancement./.
