Vietnam, with its elongated geography stretching over 1,650 kilometres from North to South, poses challenges for infrastructure deployment. Its diverse terrain, ranging from the highlands and dense forests in the North, to the Mekong Delta in the South, can often necessitate unique and one-off solutions. Vietnam's population is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in urban centres like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and significant population in rural areas. This has led to an infrastructural disparity with high penetration of 4G and 5G in cities, but limited access in remote regions. The country, however, exhibits a robust appetite for technological innovation, as evidenced by a growing tech start-up scene and government initiatives for digital transformation. The technology and energy sectors are fairly mature and competitive, with Vietnam a major generator of clean wind energy. Infrastructure for electric vehicles holds promise with increasing government focus on reducing carbon emissions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Gmobile is a Vietnamese mobile network operator that was established in September 2012. It operates as the successor of Beeline Vietnam, following the exit of its Russian investor, OJSC VimpelCom, from the joint venture. The Gmobile brand is owned by GTel Mobile, which is in turn owned by Global Telecommunications Corporation, a state-owned joint-stock company under the Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam.
Vietnamobile is a mobile network operator based in Vietnam. Established in 2007 as HT Mobile, it is a joint venture between Hanoi Telecom, a local telecommunications company, and Hutchison Asia Telecom Group, a multinational conglomerate specialising in mobile telecommunications. In 2009, the company underwent a rebranding and adopted the name Vietnamobile. In addition to the name change, the company also transitioned its technology from CDMA to the more widely used GSM. In late 2011, Vietnamobile began offering 3G services, expanding its product portfolio to keep pace with major competitors...
Viettel Telecom is a major telecommunications company operating in Vietnam. Established in 1989, the enterprise is owned by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence. This direct government ownership situates Viettel Telecom as a key player in Vietnam's telecommunication landscape. The company's core business involves providing a range of telecommunication services, including mobile, fixed-line, broadband and IT services.
Vinaphone VNPT is a telecommunications company operating in Vietnam. Established in 1996, it is a subsidiary of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), a state-owned corporation overseen by the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications. VNPT is the national postal and telecommunications provider and one of the largest corporations in Vietnam. Vinaphone VNPT is one of the three largest mobile network operators in the country, providing services such as mobile, IPTV, broadband and voice over IP. As a subsidiary, Vinaphone VNPT operates under the ownership of VNPT...