“This is the first time that Viettel-owned 5G device ecosystem will provide the latest 5G SA internet access service at MWC. 5G SA will be introduced in Vietnam this year,” said Le Ba Tan, CTO of Viettel. said.
Viettel has been participating in the mobile industry’s biggest annual event for seven years, broadcasting 5G networks at its stall, and is the only Vietnamese representative to participate in the event.
In a working session with Viettel, Global System for Mobile Communications Association representative Henry Calvert praised Viettel’s 2024 5G deployment plan, especially its priority in deploying 5G SA.
Most of the world’s 5G networks are non-standalone (NSA), using 5G wireless network devices to communicate between terminals and signs, but deployments are on top of existing 4G LTE networks. 5G NSA includes true 5G features such as true 5G SA, deployment of tens of thousands of devices in a small area, and less than 5ms latency, with a 5G wireless network and a 5G core network. there is no.
At MWC 2024, Viettel announced a 5G wireless network device compliant with Open-RAN standards, a 5G core network, and a 5G chipset wholly owned by Viettel.
Viettel is currently the only mobile network operator in the world that manufactures telecommunications equipment.
Intel’s Dan Rodriguez commented that Viettel has done great work with breakthrough technology in the use of both Open-RAN and 5G SA.
Francis Chi Fai Chung of Tierone OSS said he was impressed with Viettel’s ability to master the hardware devices used in the network.
Nguyen Chi Linh, deputy director of Broadband Telecommunications Center belonging to Viettel High Tech, said that by fully mastering the 5G ecosystem from wireless networks to the core network serving the national public network, Viettel will be able to achieve satisfactory results. He said he believes it is possible to create private 5G, which is a local application. client company.
Private 5G, or “Network in a box” meaning small network, offers Viettel 5G SA at MWC.
Lin said the private 5G network is called a “network-in-a-box,” which combines the core network, access network, and 5G wireless network in a single box weighing 40 kilograms. This is because there is sufficient capacity.
The system allows companies to create high-speed, low-latency network connections to run manufacturing equipment such as robots, AI cameras, and product inspection cameras.
Viettel is currently working with logistics partners and manufacturers to continue the deployment of private 5G systems in Vietnam.
Cheong Dat
