During a press conference, Nguyen Phong Nha, deputy director-general of the Department of Telecommunications (under the Ministry of Information and Communications), said that by September 2023, there will be 15 million 2G subscribers in the country, and that the impact of the plan to phase them out will increase. I reported that I would receive it. In September 2024, 2G technology will be introduced in Vietnam.
“Due to a number of factors, the decline in 2G-only subscribers among mobile network carriers is only 1% per month. Approximately 35,000 2G devices are approved to connect to the network each month.” said Deputy Director Nha.
The Department of Telecommunications is therefore working with companies in the field to ensure that 2G-only devices cannot be linked to existing networks after March 1, 2024, except for devices on the list of certified 2G devices by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Masu. This is a simple his 4G device with basic features to extend battery life, in order to meet the demands of users who only need to use the phone for making calls and sending messages. It means there is.
In addition to helping network carriers review and assess the current status of their 2G subscriptions, the authorities will consider other possible measures to help people make a smooth transition from 2G to 4G subscriptions. I am.
Regarding the growth of 5G networks, after years of piloting this technology nationwide, Vietnam has seen a switch from traditional communication services to over-the-top (OTT) services. This means that demand for both data speed and quality is increasing.
Therefore, in the first two years, the carrier plans to install 3,000 5G transceiver stations across the country. This is the basis for addressing data congestion issues in large cities, residential areas, and industrial parks. 5G technology delivers high speeds and low latency, allowing network operators to better respond to society’s evolving needs.
Finally, Deputy Director Nha said that Vietnam’s 172 million mobile network subscribers have standardized their personal data. However, as scam calls still exist, the Department of Telecommunications has proposed to the Ministry of Information and Communications to stop recruiting new subscribers at certain agencies, which would reduce the subscriber share by 30%. there is a possibility.
The Department of Telecommunications also proposes to prepare a policy that would allow network carriers to accept online registrations of new customers, which would supposedly obtain more accurate personal data.
Source: SGGP
