Ericsson and VNPT collaborate on 5G in Vietnam

This significant development marks a new milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two companies, reinforcing their commitment to providing a strong digital infrastructure in Vietnam.

As part of this agreement, Ericsson will deploy its advanced, lightweight, and energy-efficient radio products to ensure the best-in class mobile service quality and optimise VNPT's network performance.

The rollout of VNPT’s 5G network will be implemented in Vietnam’s major cities that have a high density of VNPT mobile subscribers, dense tourism and developed enterprise/industries areas. The deployment of 5G is a crucial part of VNPT’s strategy to deliver high-quality network capabilities, enabling faster, more reliable connectivity, and meet the growing demands of its customers.

5G technology will facilitate the development of new applications and services, from enhanced mobile broadband to the Internet of Things; digitalising business operations across various industries, thereby driving Vietnam’s socioeconomic development.

Huynh Quang Liem, CEO of VNPT said, “Collaborating with Ericsson will enable VNPT to rapidly deploy a world-class 5G network and meet the growing demands of our customers in Vietnam, 5G will serve as the foundation that will drive Vietnam’s economic development and societal progress, thereby accelerating its journey towards becoming a digital economy.”

Rita Mokbel, head of Ericsson Vietnam, said, “5G is a critical enabler of digital transformation and economic growth. Our collaboration with VNPT marks a significant step towards bringing next-generation and advanced connectivity to Vietnam. With Ericsson’s advanced technology, we aim to empower VNPT to deliver fast, reliable, and scalable 5G services. The partnership reflects our shared vision of fostering innovation, enhancing user experiences, and driving the digital transformation of Vietnam.”

Ericsson is at the forefront of 5G around the world and is recognised as an industry leader by the Frost Rada: Global 5G Network Infrastructure Market report. Maintaining top ranking in the Frost Radar report over the past years has shown that Ericsson’s investments in R&D and across a wide product portfolio – which includes all areas of 5G network infrastructure as well as previous generations of network infrastructure – is valued in a market where technology is constantly evolving.

Ericsson remains a committed partner to Vietnam, providing advanced technology to support VNPT’s 5G journey.

Ericsson and MobiFone signed an MoU on October 2 to jointly establish a 5G Innovation Hub at MobiFone’s premises in Vietnam.

In the next 5-10 years, we can imagine a very different future, a world where we will get coffee delivered by drone while we are on the way to work, where we can run global organisations from our own homes, and where plants will not die because they can tell their owners when they need water.

Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications, on October 8 announced the launch of the EricssonEdge Academia Programme that aims to revolutionise early career talent development in the telecommunications sector across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India.