VNPT Group’s mobile arm Vinaphone has signed on 3 million active subscribers to its 5G service and plans to triple its 5G coverage by the end of this year.
VNPT launched its 5G network in late December 2024 after securing a licence for 3700-3800MHz spectrum in March 2024. While 5 million of VNPT’s subscribers use 5G-enabled devices, 3 million are actively using the service.
The telco’s 5G network currently covers all central areas of Vietnam’s 63 provinces and cities, all 705 district-level administrative units, and key locations such as industrial zones, airports, and political centres. VNPT aims to triple that coverage this year in accordance with the government’s Resolution No. 57/NQ-TƯ, which requires 5G operators to cover 99% of the population by 2030. The telco said it has also planned its digital infrastructure expansion from 2026 to 2030, with a 10-15% increase in IT infrastructure capacity compared to 2024.
VNPT is also strengthening infrastructure-sharing agreements for 4G and 5G networks with other telecom providers to reduce costs and expand coverage. The company will continue testing and developing advanced 5G services for its customers, and partner with international technology companies to explore new business cooperation opportunities in areas such as data centres, AI factories, network APIs, satellites, and industry-specific applications.
