Last weekend, the first auction of frequencies for 5G networks took place in Hanoi. There will be 3 auctions for 3 blocks of 5G spectrum in this round.
According to regulations, only 3 enterprises received frequency licenses to provide 5G services through 3 auctions. Currently, 4 enterprises have submitted documents to participate in the auction of 3 5G frequency blocks. In mid-January 2024, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung approved the decision on the plan to organize the auction of radio frequency rights for 3 frequency blocks for 5G. With the open frequency licensing policy of the Ministry of Information and Communications, all qualified enterprises can participate in the auction.
If the enterprise successfully auctions the 5G frequency, it will be licensed to provide mobile information services. 2024 is the year the Ministry of Information and Communications will commercialize 5G nationwide, and 5G is a new and extremely important development space for network operators. After 3 years of testing, the enterprise now has enough basis to evaluate the quality of network infrastructure, efficiency, and business plan.
The Vietnamese mobile market currently has 5 networks with infrastructure: Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone, Vietnamobile and Gtel Mobile, but the market share almost belongs to Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone. In theory, these 3 major networks have many advantages and the highest determination in the race for 5G frequency licenses.
Currently, when balancing factors of market and investment development, the commercialization of 5G in Vietnam has begun to be effective. Therefore, VNPT wants to promote the early commercialization of 5G. MobiFone representative also affirmed that they will deploy the fastest service provision if they receive a 5G license. Meanwhile, Viettel has proposed that the Ministry of Information and Communications soon implement the frequency auction for 5G as soon as possible because it will promote digital society, digital economy, and digital government.
In a recent meeting with the Prime Minister, Chairman and General Director of Viettel Group Tao Duc Thang said that in 2024 Viettel will deploy 5G coverage nationwide; Viettel will also invest nearly 30,000 billion VND to boost frequencies including connection systems to remote areas...
Research and implementation in the world by Ericsson and Huawei show that 5G network will be a digital infrastructure that will almost replace physical infrastructure in building platforms and connecting future society. This digital infrastructure creates connections not only between people but also between people and machines, between machines and machines. Research also predicts that by 2030, 5G is expected to bring Vietnamese operators a revenue of 1.5 billion USD.
In Vietnam, to date, network operators have tested 5G in 55 provinces and cities. Through testing, customers all hope to soon have a commercial 5G network for use. Recently, Vietnamese enterprises, typically Viettel, have promoted the research and production of 5G connection terminals; at the same time, they will pilot 5G in high-tech zones, universities, research institutes... These are the driving forces for enterprises to be determined to realize a commercial 5G network in 2024, starting with a successful auction of 5G frequencies on this occasion.
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