MobiFone to launch 5G commercial pilot in HCM City next month
Telecoms service provider MobiFone is making final preparations for the launch of the commercial pilot of the fifth-generation (5G) network next month.
MobiFone's staff install equipment preparing for the launch of the 5G commercial pilot in HCM City next month. (Photo courtesy of MobiFone)
Hanoi (VNA) – Telecoms service provider MobiFone is making finalpreparations for the launch of the commercial pilot of the fifth-generation(5G) network next month.
The Ministry of Information Technology and Communications allowed the carrierto launch the 5G commercial pilot in the southern largest economic hub of Ho ChiMinh City.
MobiFone has been rushing to install equipment and preparing technical, humanresources and locations for the launch of 5G on the broadband of 2,600MHz witha scale of 50 sites in HCM City.
It negotiated and coordinated with leading 5G network terminal equipmentproviders to prepare the best conditions for customer experience.
MobiFone’s subscribers would join in the launch at central areas with a highnumber of visitors. It is expected that MobiFone would provide high speedinternet services such as video in 4K, 8K, augmented reality (AR) and virtualreality (VR) games, artificial intelligence (AI) learning and Internet ofThings (IoT) service.
The 5G commercial pilot aimed to evaluate the ability of MobiFone’s networkbefore the official launch nationwide.
MobiFone said they had been focusing on the 5G launch but also ensure qualityof their 2G/3G/4G services.
The number of 5G subscriptions could hit 6.3 million or 6 percent of totalmobile subscriptions by 2025, according to a forecast from technologyconglomerate Cisco.
5G is said to offer speeds 100 times faster than 4G and support newapplications like remote medical procedures and autonomous driving.
Earlier, Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung saidVietnam aimed to roll out the 5G network more widely in 2021 through producing5G devices with good quality and reasonable prices. Developing a 5G networkwould be one of the key directions on improving the capacity of digitalinfrastructure for national digital transformation./.
Telecom providers Viettel and Mobifone have received licences from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to commercially test fifth-generation (5G) broadcast in Hanoi and HCM City.
Innovation has become a pressing need for State-owned enterprises (SOEs) which have undergone drastic restructuring during the past decade but their operation efficiency remained lower than expected, according to experts
Vietnam has not fallen behind in launching a 5G network, having completed a technical pilot last year, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung said while being grilled in the Q&A session at the 14th National Assembly (NA) on November 6.
Thailand is setting its sights on boosting its digital infrastructure and creating an ecosystem that will position it as the digital hub of ASEAN, heard a local seminar on November 11.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
MobiFone's staff install equipment preparing for the launch of the 5G commercial pilot in HCM City next month. (Photo courtesy of MobiFone) 
