14 June 2023

Viettel, MobiFone, VNPT-Vinaphone, and Vietnamobile, four of Vietnam’s major MNOs, have applied to compete for three spectrum licences at the country’s next auction, according to local media.

Three 15-year licences for mobile spectrum in the 2300MHz to 2400MHz band for the development of 4G and 5G services will be available in the auction. Successful bidders will be limited to 30MHz of spectrum each in the following slots: 2300MHz-2330MHz; 2330MHz-2360MHz; and 2360MHz-2390MHz.

The auction will be held by the Ministry of Information and Communications.