Nokia wins deal to deploy 5G in Vietnam

Nokia has signed a major new deal with Viettel Group to deploy 5G equipment nationwide in Vietnam.

The ambitious project will cover 22 provinces across the country and support Viettel’s strategy of advancing 5G infrastructure and digital transformation. The project will also see Nokia modernise Viettel’s 4G infrastructure. Deployment will begin this year.

Under the deal, Nokia will supply equipment from its 5G AirScale portfolio for the first time in Vietnam, including the company’s next-generation AirScale baseband solutions, massive MIMO radios and remote radio head products. These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark system-on-chip technology and combine to provide high coverage and capacity. The deal also marks the first 5G network in Vietnam where the deployed products are being locally manufactured, highlighting Nokia’s commitment to the region.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications has placed great importance on 5G as a critical national infrastructure that will enable sustained socioeconomic development through science, technology and innovation. Vietnam’s digital economy is expected to contribute between 20% and 30% of GDP by 2030.

“Nokia is proud to be Viettel Group’s principal partner in this critical digital transformation project that will lay the foundations for Vietnam’s future competitiveness,” said Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia. “Nokia has been a part of Vietnam’s growth over the past three decades, and this initiative of enhancing local technology production continues to strengthen our bond with the country. Our AirScale portfolio offers premium connectivity, low latency and reduced power consumption supporting Vietnam’s digital future.”

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