The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster Vietnam’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. The company aims to build 24 data centers with a combined capacity of 560 megawatts and lay four new undersea fiber optic cable routes. These initiatives, according to Viettel, will meet 60% of the country’s international connectivity demand by 2030. Viettel Group’s Chairman and General Director, Tao Duc Thang, emphasized the company’s commitment to developing a robust and secure digital infrastructure. He stated that Viettel seeks to create the largest and most advanced digital infrastructure, supporting platforms and ecosystems of digital services to drive nationwide digital transformation. As part of its efforts, Viettel has already launched its 5G network across all 63 provinces in Vietnam, significantly improving connectivity nationwide. Additionally, the group has achieved 4G coverage for 95% of the population, surpassing its target for the nationwide shutdown of 2G services. Viettel’s investment in undersea fiber optic cables, including the Asia Direct Cable (ADC), will play a crucial role in expanding Vietnam’s international connectivity. The ADC, scheduled to go live in early 2025, will contribute over 50% of the country’s total international capacity. In terms of data infrastructure, Viettel operates […]