Viettel ushers in a new era by providing IoT coverage for the entire city of Ho Chi Minh.

Viettel, one of Vietnam's leading telecommunications providers, has announced that it has completed the rollout of IoT (Internet of Things) device connectivity to the entire city of Ho Chi Minh.

Parallel to the process of building network infrastructure for IoTViettel also stated that it is accelerating the deployment of the platform to soon provide an ecosystem of NB-IoT applications for smart cities, such as: smart parking, air quality monitoring, location tracking, measurement devices, etc.

For Hanoi, Viettel stated that it has deployed nearly 500 NB-IoT base stations in Cau Giay district and suburban districts. This September, Viettel's NB-IoT coverage will reach 100% of the capital city, with a similar number of base stations as Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the Global Mobile Association (GSMA), Viettel is the only Vietnamese representative among the top 50 mobile operators worldwide to successfully deploy 5G technology. Currently, only about 10 countries have commercialized 5G globally (South Korea, Japan, China, the US, Australia, the UK, Spain, Sweden, Norway, and Russia). Therefore, with its plan to commercialize 5G in 2020, Viettel will position Vietnam as one of the leading countries in 5G deployment.

All 5G base stations in Ho Chi Minh City utilize a smart antenna system with 64 transceivers, 8th-order modulation (256-QAM), and can transmit up to 4 parallel data streams simultaneously. This is also the most advanced configuration currently available for 5G deployment. Nokia is involved in providing solutions for 5G and IoT deployed by Viettel in Ho Chi Minh City (including core network, transmission equipment, and radio equipment).

The IoT technology on Viettel's 4G infrastructure, including base stations, antennas, and licensed frequency bands, enables the connection of a large number of IoT devices with the advantages of low power consumption, low bandwidth requirements, and wide coverage. This intelligent connectivity promises to bring enormous benefits and conveniences to both the community and businesses, while contributing to the development of a smart and sustainable city.