Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications Announcement
Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications has announced that 3G networks will be decommissioned by September 2028, following the planned discontinuation of 2G services. This initiative aims to reallocate resources to support the deployment of more advanced technologies.
While the discontinuation of 2G and 3G networks is already underway in Europe and North America, developing countries are rapidly adopting similar changes as user preferences shift towards faster technologies like 4G and 5G.
The Ministry, in collaboration with telecom operators, has recognized the global trend of phasing out older technologies. To ease the transition and minimize user impact, a gradual phase-out plan will be implemented.
Both 2G, introduced 30 years ago, and 3G, which has been in service for nearly 20 years, are now considered outdated. The next-generation networks—4G, 5G, and the forthcoming 6G—promise enhanced speed, capacity, and operational efficiency, reflecting the evolution of mobile technology.
The gradual phase-out plan is designed to support users through this transition and align with global advancements in telecommunications.
Regulatory Impact
- Top Priority: Yes
- Type of Certificate: No
- Spectrum Bands: No
- Import Changes HS Codes: No
- Standard Changes: Yes
- Product Changes: No
- Label Changes: No
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