Viettel deploys Vietnam’s first 5G base stations
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Vietnamese military-run operator Viettel has installed Vietnam’s first 5G base stations in Hanoi ahead of planned 5G trials.
The operator has deployed three test 5G base stations at various offices, and expects to switch them on for trials in early May.
Viettel plans to test 70 5G base stations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in June in preparation for a large-scale deployment, the report states.
Viettel plans to be one of the early adopters of 5G, targeting a commercial launch in 2020. Viettel is taking the lead in the deployment of the technology in the market.
At the recent ASEAN Conference on 5G in Vietnam, minister of information and communications Nguyen Manh Hung said 5G represents an opportunity for Vietnam to change its global rankings by stimulating growth in the digital economy.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company is deploying Vietnam's first 5G base stations?
Which company is deploying Vietnam's first 5G base stations?
Vietnamese military-run operator Viettel has installed the country's first 5G base stations. They have deployed three test stations in Hanoi ahead of planned trials.
Q.When does Viettel plan to switch on its initial 5G test base stations?
When does Viettel plan to switch on its initial 5G test base stations?
Viettel expects to switch on the three test 5G base stations in Hanoi for trials in early May. They aim for a larger trial later in the year.
Q.What is the broader plan for 5G trials in Vietnam?
What is the broader plan for 5G trials in Vietnam?
Viettel plans to test 70 5G base stations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in June. This is in preparation for a large-scale deployment and a commercial launch in 2020.
Q.Why does Vietnam's minister of information and communications believe 5G is important?
Why does Vietnam's minister of information and communications believe 5G is important?
Minister Nguyen Manh Hung stated that 5G offers Vietnam an opportunity to improve its global rankings. He believes it will stimulate growth in the digital economy.
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