Hanoi, November 13, 2024 – At the 5G Open RAN Connect conference held at the Viettel High Tech headquarters in Hanoi, Viettel announced the commercial launch of its Open RAN (O-RAN) 5G Network, featuring key equipment developed in-house. This marks the world’s first O-RAN 5G network utilizing Qualcomm Technologies’ 5G RAN platforms. Viettel is deploying over 300 sites across various Vietnamese provinces by Q1 2025, with the potential for thousands more as part of nationwide and international expansion plans in 2025 and beyond. This milestone positions Viettel as a leading advocate in the O-RAN community and marking it as one of the largest carriers to launch a commercial O-RAN network.
On the morning of November 13 (Vietnam time), Viet Nam’s President Luong Cuong visited and worked with Bitel – Viettel's brand in Peru – as part of his state visit to the Republic of Peru and participation in the APEC Economic Leaders' Week. On November 12, Bitel celebrated its 10th anniversary in business and officially launched its 5G service in Peru.
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