Viettel High Tech to deliver private 5G with UTL Group

18 June 2024

Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) has signed its second commercial contract to deliver its private 5G solution in India – this one with United Telecoms Limited (UTL Group).

Under the contract, Viettel High Tech will deliver its 5GP (5G Private) solution – which incorporates 5G NR RANs (Macro, Micro, AIO base stations), 100G transmission network, and 5GC core network – to UTL within three months. Viettel's system enables the provision of private network services, including two primary offerings: eMBB data and VoNR service.

UTL Group is the provider of Indian government in the communication sector with more than a 60% market share of the Indian national transmission network. Accordingly, Viettel intends to tap into new customer segments, particularly government clients, by leveraging UTL's existing customer network. UTL presently operates in more than 60 countries and territories across various domains.

"There is immense demand for 5G Private solutions in the Indian market, and we are committed to maintaining our leading position by delivering value to customers with Viettel's comprehensive 5G connectivity solution,” said UTL Group in a statement. "Viettel is open to cooperating with partners in all aspects, ranging from technical support services to manufacturing, and even in research and development activity.”

"With our position as the leading supplier of telecoms equipment in Vietnam, Viettel High Tech has the capability to deliver complete 5G solutions as well as a wealth of experience and a proven track record in implementing large-scale telecoms projects,” said Viettel High Tech.