HANOI, Vietnam , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At "5G Open RAN Connect" conference, 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 in early 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 marks it as one of the largest carriers to launch a commercial O-RAN network. Initial gNodeBs deployed in Hanoi and Ha Nam provinces have demonstrated strong performance, showcasing the benefits of O-RAN technology.
Key performance indicators, including download and upload speeds, coverage, capacity, and power consumption, are comparable to traditional networks while significantly reducing infrastructure costs. Qualcomm's advanced chipset platform, combined with Viettel's expertise in network optimization and deployment, has achieved numerous groundbreaking accomplishments. With this 5G Open RAN commercialization, Viettel completes its end-to-end 5G product suite, covering everything from core networks to RAN elements.
This solution addresses both public and private network demands, offering operators a high-quality, Open RAN-compliant 5G network and fostering a sustainable vendor ecosystem. The Massive.