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According to the recent report of Ookla (a company specializing in Internet performance analysis and measurement), Vietnams mobile download speed reached 152.17 Mbps - nearly 3 times compared to 2024. This dance has brought Vietnam to the 16th global position, an increase of 26 steps. Mr. Le Van Tuan, Director of the Radio Frequency Department, Ministry of Science and Technology - Photo: VGP/HMS after more than 1 year, Vietnam successfully organized the first frequency auction - a milestone to support the goal of developing modern digital infrastructure, super wide bandwidth, wide coverage, green, safe, with 5G reaching 99% of coverage in 2030 and up to 2025 average 5G rate, Vietnam has reached 100 MBPs, Vietnam has reached 100 MBPs, up to 100 MBPS Mobile Internet level of Ookla. The spectroscopy, pricing strategy and policies to encourage Vietnams clear goals also bring experiences to some countries seeking to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure. Mr. Le Van Tuan, Director of the Radio Frequency Department, Ministry of Science and Technology has shared with the Government Electronic Newspaper around this content. The mobile download speed increases by 26 steps across the globe, when granting 700 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands in our country, which principles have oriented the approach of Vietnam and how to ensure that the auctions can help improve the connectivity? and low -frequency bands. Operators need at least 100 MHz medium spectrum to provide high quality 5G services. To do this, Vietnam has built a clear spectrum and a plan to rearrange specific radio information systems. In total, Vietnam has 660 MHz average frequency ready to use (90 MHz at 2.3 GHz, 190 MHz at 2.6 GHz, and 380 MHz at 3.8 GHz). Achieving this figure is not a simple task. For example, Vietnam initially allocates 2.6 GHz tape by FDD configuration with small blocks of 2x20 MHz, similar to most countries. However, with the appearance of 5G, after deep discussion with stakeholders, the Ministry of Science and Technology decided to switch to TDD configuration with a larger block size (90-100 MHz) to ensure ready for 5G. Viettel is among the worlds three leading operators in terms of mobile internet speed, the re-planning of the C band requires to relocate many VSAT and TVRO stations to Ku band or the upper part of C-Band (4.0-4.2 GHz), or replace satellite transmission with optical cable solution. To minimize noise risk, the Ministry of Science and Technology has also developed custom filters, reasonable prices but have higher protection standards than the type available on the market.The note, instead of dividing the band into small blocks of 10-20 MHz for auction - as usual in other countries - the Ministry of Science and Technology chooses to divide into 100 MHz blocks. This approach ensures that the auctions can deploy a 5G network on a large scale and high quality. In low -frequency bands, the planning of 700 MHz bands is essential for a large and wide 5G coverage area in large urban areas. Many years ago, Vietnam completed the television digitalization program, thereby completing the liberation of this band. The 700 MHz tape has proven the effectiveness in expanding the 4G and 5G coating, especially in the rural areas and along the main traffic corridors, so the supply of 100 MHz medium frequency bands and 2x10 MHz blocks in the 700 MHz band has helped significantly improve Vietnams mobile broadband performance. Vietnams mobile download speed has made a significant progress after only one year of implementation. According to Ooklas August Report, Vietnams mobile download speed reaches 152.17 Mbps - nearly 3 times higher than 56.95 Mbps in August24. This dance has brought Vietnam to 16th global position, up 26 steps. Notably, Viettel is among the worlds three leading operators in terms of mobile internet speed, VNPT ranked second globally in terms of 5G download speed. VNPT ranked second globally in terms of download speed 5g. The starting point of the penetrating battle is thought to be at an affordable level and what do we want to achieve with this approach, sir? Mr. Le Van Tuan: Frequency costs have a direct impact on the network investment and finally the quality of service. International studies show that, when the frequency cost exceeds 10% of the annual revenue of an operator, investing in the network will decrease, resulting in decline in service quality. Conversely, when the frequency cost is less than 5%, the operators continue to invest strongly, leading to improved service quality. In fact, the best quality mobile networks are in countries - where frequency costs are kept below 5% of annual revenue. 14/09/2025 10:36 20/08/2025 23:18 10/06/2023 17: 54 On this research facility, Vietnam has adjusted the policy on the starting pricepoint. Accordingly, the starting price is significantly reduced to ensure the frequency cost of the carriers is moderate. After the auction, the frequency cost for Vietnamese mining currently accounts for about 6% or lower than the annual revenue. Based on this experience, Vietnam has proposed to develop an APT report on the cost of the frequency to share lessons learned and encourage other countries to apply a reasonable valuation model. Firstly, the Ministry of Science and Technology auctioned 2.6 GHz and 3.8 GHz bands, instead of limiting one band. The various values of these bands - especially 2.6 GHz bands, supports both 5G new deployment and improves 4G - promotes strong competition among the exploitors wishing to win these high -value 100 MHz bands. Secondly, in order to be eligible for participation, the explorers are required to commit to the deployment of the network, including the deployment of a certain number The first year. These conditions ensure that the auctionor operators are obliged to implement the goals of coverage and quality. Third, the transfer of the frequency is limited in the first 5 years after the auction. This policy prevents the
