Expect many new breakthroughs with 5G

5G network is expected to bring many new breakthroughs in the field of network connection - Photo: QUANG DINH

The 5G network is expected to help promote Internet services as well as mobile Internet applications in Vietnam, while exploring many new services in many fields.

Opening up new experiences, driving the 5G device market

After a few days of experiencing the 5G network, Mr. Tuan Anh (Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City) was very excited because the connection speed was up to 200 - 300Mbps, even faster than the WiFi connection speed at home. "Since 5G, I have turned on the WiFi broadcasting mode from my phone so that my laptop can connect to the network quickly and handle necessary work quickly," Mr. Tuan Anh shared.

Ms. Thanh Van (District 1) shared that many 5G smartphones have been launched and used by many users for a long time, but 5G is still just a "hibernation" function, so she is very eager to experience the real 5G service.

Along with Viettel, VinaPhone network has also allowed users to experience 5G services for free in areas with coverage. VinaPhone representatives said that their 5G services will be expanded to many automation applications, automatic monitoring/control and smart management for businesses, factories, seaports, medical applications, remote education... in Vietnam.

Currently, many devices from many manufacturers support 5G connection such as iPhone 12 - 16, many iPad tablets, many smartphone models from OPPO (Find N3, Reno 12 5G, A79 5G), Xiaomi (Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, Xiaomi 14), Vivo 30E, Honor 200 5G...

"The price of 5G devices currently ranges from mid-range to high-end, suitable for many segments of Vietnamese users. With a variety of prices allowing Vietnamese consumers to easily access 5G devices, price is not a barrier" - Ms. Anh Hong, representative of the 24hStore retail system, commented.

The arrival of 5G services will certainly boost demand for 5G-enabled devices. That will also spur competition between manufacturers and retailers.

"This not only stimulates the smartphone market but also creates conditions for related industries such as technology, education, and healthcare to develop thanks to the strong and diverse connectivity that the 5G network brings.

The development will create a mutually reinforcing cycle between service provision, equipment and user demand, helping the technology market grow stronger in the coming years," Ms. Anh Hong added.

5G stations are being invested in by network operators to increase coverage - Photo provided by network operators

Explore new services, new products

Talking to Tuoi Tre about the impacts 5G brings to the smartphone manufacturing industry, Mr. Phong Le, business director of Honor Vietnam, commented that 5G is not only a technological breakthrough but also a strong driving force to change the way we live and work.

For users, 5G brings superior connection speeds, supports more efficient remote learning and working, and improves the quality of healthcare through smart services.

For businesses, 5G opens up new opportunities for growth in areas such as IoT, smart factories, autonomous vehicles, and automated logistics. These technologies help optimize production processes, increase efficiency, and improve competitiveness.

"In the smartphone industry, 5G is reshaping the entire industry. With fast connection speeds, 5G phones not only provide smoother web browsing and video viewing experiences, but also support advanced features such as 4K video, lag-free online gaming, and virtual reality (AR) and augmented reality (VR) applications," said Mr. Phong Le.

"Looking to the future, businesses need to grasp this trend, invest in research and development of 5G-based products and services, and build strategies suitable for the digital economy. This will not only help businesses improve their competitiveness but also contribute to promoting the development of Vietnam's digital economy in the 5G era," said Mr. Phong Le.

Especially with low latency to almost zero, 5G is suitable for applications in many fields such as remote control, remote medical examination, online surgery...

According to Huawei, in places where 5G is already in use, carriers have taken advantage of and applied it to services such as New Calling, Cloud Phones, and 3D without glasses...

In terms of industrial services, Passive IoT has also been upgraded to be ready for wider market applications; Internet of Vehicles (IoV) applications require higher uplink access speeds... Currently, there are more than 1.8 billion 5G users in the world.

Young people experience 5G-enabled phones in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: TU TRUNG

Need high quality human resources

From a business perspective, Ms. Hoai Ngoc, director of NutsHealth Nutrition Company (HCMC), also expects: "5G will help make sales to customers as well as transactions with partners easier, anytime, anywhere. High-speed connections will help customers enjoy new online experiences, making it easier to buy."

Talking to Tuoi Tre about the impacts 5G brings to people and businesses in Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen The Kha, commercial director of the FPT Shop retail system, said that 5G is expected to make a positive and great contribution to socio-economic development.

For citizens, 5G can help improve the quality of life by providing new services and applications. For example, 5G can be used to improve the quality of education, healthcare and transportation, simplify administrative procedures, provide high-quality online television services, virtual reality (AR) and augmented reality (VR).

For the economy and society in general, 5G can promote economic growth through the creation of new industries and jobs. This will help create many high-tech jobs for engineers who can fully exploit the benefits of 5G technology.

In addition, 5G can drive scientific innovation by providing the speed and low latency needed for advanced applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). For example, 5G can be used to develop new medical diagnostic methods, smart transportation methods, and new manufacturing methods that rely heavily on robots.

"In general, 5G brings a lot of potential for the country's development. However, to make the most of 5G resources for development, it is necessary to have thorough and comprehensive investment and preparation in all aspects: infrastructure with widespread coverage network, broadcasting equipment; high-quality human resources capable of researching, operating and developing 5G-based applications; costs for users, including the price of 5G equipment and services," Mr. Kha raised the issue.

100% of provinces and cities will have 5G next year

According to the Digital Infrastructure Strategy to 2025 and Vision to 2030, which was recently approved by the Prime Minister on October 9, 2024, the goal is that by 2025, 100% of provinces, cities, high-tech zones, concentrated information technology zones, research and development centers, innovation centers, industrial parks, stations, seaports, and international airports will have 5G mobile services. And by 2030, the 5G mobile broadband network will cover 99% of the population.

5G search boom

According to Coc Coc users' search data, the number of searches for keywords containing the word "5G" in Vietnam began to increase sharply from October 7, 2024. If calculated by the total number of searches from August 1 to now, the keyword "5G Viettel" only ranked 11th, but considering the last four days alone, this keyword had a search volume equal to 1/4 of the previous total and rose to second place in the total number of most searched keywords.

Ms. Mai Thi Thanh Oanh, Deputy General Director of Coc Coc, shared: "We hope that network operators will quickly cover 5G widely, and at the same time introduce good policies on 5G prices so that people can easily access and use it as soon as possible.

We believe that 5G will be a big boost, not only enhancing user experience but also contributing to digital platforms' breakthrough growth in service quality and number of users."

What to do to use 5G?

To experience 5G service, users must be a subscriber to a network provider that provides 5G and be in an area with 5G coverage. At the same time, users must use a 5G-enabled smartphone and have 5G mode turned on.

Users can use a 4G SIM without having to change to a 5G SIM. Some subscribers will automatically connect to 5G, but there are also cases where users must receive an invitation message from the network operator or proactively register for a 5G package.

To know if your phone supports 5G or not, users can check the 5G logo on the device. Or check the device's technical information on the device's case/user manual/website of the device manufacturer. Or check the network mode in the device to see if the 5G network option is displayed.

What are Singapore and Thailand doing with 5G?

Singapore: A tool for socio-economic development

According to Statista data, Singapore is at the forefront of leveraging 5G resources as a tool for socio-economic development, not only through network deployment but also in technology application, in line with the Smart Nation initiative. Singtel, StarHub and M1 are the operators responsible for operating 5G networks in Singapore.

The country’s 5G rollout has exceeded expectations, with Singtel in particular achieving 95% standalone 5G coverage by 2022 – three years ahead of the government’s original target. This makes Singapore the first country in the world to be fully covered by standalone 5G as of July 2022.

However, Singapore’s 5G goals go beyond just nationwide coverage. The island nation also aims to become a global mobile communications technology research and development hub, partnering with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to establish the first 6G research and development lab in Southeast Asia.

With the rapid development of 5G networks, Singapore could see a wave of 5G technology adoption in aspects of life through systems deployed by Singtel such as automated factory inspection or smart city planning, including improvements in transportation systems, energy grids, healthcare and public security.

Not only that, the maritime industry - an important sector of Singapore - also benefits significantly from 5G. In August 2022, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) collaborated with the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) to develop a 5G system for the maritime sector with the goal of expanding automated 5G coverage to all seaports by 2025.

A payphone booth converted into a multimedia experience kiosk, providing free 5G services from Singtel network at Orchard Road (Singapore) - Photo: SINGTEL

Thailand: "Heart" decides the future

Thailand is also one of the first countries in Southeast Asia to deploy 5G services. Since February 2020, major carriers in the land of golden pagodas such as AIS, True and DTAC have begun developing 5G infrastructure.

In September 2024, Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) announced plans to auction spectrum in the 2.1 GHz and 2.3 GHz bands early next year, to facilitate mobile operators to upgrade to 5G-Advanced (an upgraded version of the current 5G network) and pave the way for 6G in the future, according to OpenGov Asia.

The Bangkok Post newspaper calls 5G the "heart" that will determine Thailand's future. 5G technology has been and is creating significant changes in the service and trade sectors in this country and is expected to reach a total value of about 19 billion USD by 2030. In addition, 5G can create about 130,000 jobs by 2030.

Thailand has applied 5G in many areas of life such as upgrading smart cities; remote healthcare; automating production processes in factories; applying IoT (Internet of Things) sensor systems to monitor soil conditions, weather and plant health; upgrading learning experiences with AR/VR virtual reality technology combined with online learning; developing cloud systems in the entertainment media industry; automatically managing port and ship systems; providing smart tourism solutions.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ky-vong-nhieu-dot-pha-moi-voi-5g-20241015083600001.htm