Viettel launches nationwide 4G services
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Vietnam’s Viettel has launched 4G services across Vietnam after completing a nationwide rollout in just six months.
The operator has now achieved 95% coverage with its 4G network, and officially launched services on Tuesday.
The network consists of 36,000 4G base stations using 4-transmit 4-receive (4T4R) technology to improve coverage and capacity, as well as around 320,000km of domestic fiber backbone.
According to the report, the network delivers average real-world speeds of 30Mbps to 50Mbps, but services will be provided for 40% to 60% cheaper than current 3G services.
Viettel also plans to offer 4G-capable smartphones for as little as 1.3 million dong ($57.17), and provide free 4G SIM exchanges.
Vietnam’s deputy prime minister Vu Duc Dam has praised Viettel for achieving the seemingly “impossible” task of launching 4G services nationwide in just six months, and expressed appreciation for the fact that the network incorporates hardware and software researched and produced domestically by Viettel’s engineers.
Questions & Answers
Q.What percentage of Vietnam is now covered by Viettel's new 4G network?
What percentage of Vietnam is now covered by Viettel's new 4G network?
Viettel has achieved 95% coverage across Vietnam with its 4G network. The company completed a nationwide rollout in just six months before officially launching the services on Tuesday.
Q.What are the anticipated real-world download speeds users can expect from Viettel's 4G service?
What are the anticipated real-world download speeds users can expect from Viettel's 4G service?
According to the report, the new network is expected to deliver average real-world speeds ranging from 30Mbps to 50Mbps. This service will also be offered significantly cheaper than existing 3G services.
Q.How much cheaper will Viettel's 4G services be compared to their current 3G offerings?
How much cheaper will Viettel's 4G services be compared to their current 3G offerings?
Viettel plans to provide its new 4G services at a substantially reduced cost. They will be 40% to 60% cheaper than the current 3G services available, aiming to make 4G more accessible.
Q.How many base stations did Viettel deploy to establish its new 4G network?
How many base stations did Viettel deploy to establish its new 4G network?
The 4G network consists of 36,000 base stations, which use 4-transmit 4-receive (4T4R) technology to enhance both coverage and capacity. This infrastructure was deployed nationwide in six months.
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