Viettel completes Vietnam’s first 5G call
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Vietnamese military-run operator Viettel has completed the nation’s first 5G call in collaboration with Ericsson.
During the trial, conducted as part of Viettel’s ongoing 5G technical testing program, the companies achieved a downlink speed of 1.5Gbps to 1.7Gbps.
The Vietnamese government has been pushing for Vietnam to become one of the world’s early 5G adopters to help ensure the nation is at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 revolution.
As part of these efforts, the government aims to ensure Viettel and other providers cover 5G in all of Vietnam’s high-tech zones, national innovation centers and smart factory areas by 2020.
Viettel commenced deployment of Vietnam’s first 5G base stations in April as part of these trial efforts.
The operator plans to test 70 5G base stations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in June in preparation for larger-scale deployment.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company did Viettel collaborate with to complete Vietnam's first 5G call?
Which company did Viettel collaborate with to complete Vietnam's first 5G call?
Viettel collaborated with Ericsson to achieve this milestone. The trial was part of Viettel's ongoing technical testing program for 5G, demonstrating their progress in the new technology.
Q.What downlink speeds did Viettel and Ericsson achieve during the 5G trial?
What downlink speeds did Viettel and Ericsson achieve during the 5G trial?
During the trial, the companies achieved a downlink speed ranging from 1.5Gbps to 1.7Gbps. This speed was recorded as part of Viettel's technical testing program for 5G.
Q.Why is the Vietnamese government pushing for early 5G adoption in the country?
Why is the Vietnamese government pushing for early 5G adoption in the country?
The Vietnamese government wants the nation to be an early 5G adopter to ensure it leads in the Industry 4.0 revolution. This initiative aims to bolster Vietnam's technological standing globally.
Q.Where does the government aim for 5G coverage to be available by 2020?
Where does the government aim for 5G coverage to be available by 2020?
By 2020, the government aims for Viettel and other providers to cover all of Vietnam’s high-tech zones, national innovation centres, and smart factory areas. This is part of wider efforts for early 5G adoption.