Distribution of 5G base stations in Vientiane Industrial Park

How many 5G base stations are there in China?

Xie Cun, director of the information and communication development department at the ministry, said that Chinese operators have already deployed more than 1.15 million 5G base stations, accounting for more than 70% of the global total, and 5G network coverage has been achieved in urban areas of all prefecture-level cities.

How many 5G BTS stations does Viettel have?

Viettel now operates over 6,500 5G BTS (Base Transceiver Stations), ensuring full coverage in Vietnam’s 63 cities and provincial capitals as well as industrial parks, tourist hubs, seaports, airports, hospitals, and universities. As of the end of January 2025, its 5G subscriber base had surged to 5.5 million users.

Does Vietnam have a 5G network?

Meanwhile, VNPT has also achieved nationwide 5G coverage, reaching all 63 cities and provinces, along with 705 district-level administrative units and key strategic areas. With around 3 million subscribers already on board, Vietnam’s 5G landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace.

Will 5G boost Vietnam's mobile network speed compared to 2024?

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung revealed that within the first week of Resolution No. 193’s issuance, two Vietnamese enterprises committed to increasing 5G investment by four to five-times compared to 2024, significantly boosting the country’s mobile network speed.