3.4 Viet Nam Telecommunications
Viet Nam Telecommunications
Viet Nam initially fell well short of the ambitious targets it
set for the wider expansion of its telecommunications
infrastructure. However, after reviewing its approach and
introducing some competition into the market, it has started to
build fresh growth momentum. The mobile telephone market has been
especially dynamic.
Annual revenues for the telecoms sector were expected to rise to up
to US$3.5 billion by 2010.
Viet Nam has launched Vinasat-1, the country’s first satellite,
placing it in orbit in April 2008.
In addition to reviewing telecom infrastructure, this report also
looks at the major telecom operators.
Procedures to obtain subscription: Apply through MIC or subscribe to Mobile operator
Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? (Yes / No) |
Yes, fully reliable
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Does it allow international calls? (Yes / No) |
Yes, fully reliable |
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On average, number and length of downtime periods |
None | |
Mobile phone providers (List) |
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Estimated availability and coverage (Approximate percentage of national coverage) |
100%, countrywide coverage |
Telecommunication Regulation
Regulations |
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Regulations on usage or import of: |
Yes / No |
Regulating Authority |
Satellite |
Yes |
Ministry Information & Communication (MIC) |
HF Radio |
Yes |
Ministry Information & Communication (MIC) |
UHF/VHF/HF radio: handheld, base and mobile |
Yes |
Ministry Information & Communication (MIC) |
UHF/VHF repeaters |
Yes |
Ministry Information & Communication (MIC) |
GPS |
No |
No specific regulation on the use |
VSAT |
Yes |
Ministry Information & Communication (MIC) |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required | ||
n/a | ||
Frequency Licenses Required | ||
For Licensing Prodedures please refer to the following link: http://english.mic.gov.vn/Trang/default.aspx |