Vietnam's Viettel Halts 2G Network Nationwide, Marking Digital Transition
Viettel, Vietnam's leading telecommunications group, officially ceased its 2G network services nationwide on September 15, 2023. This move aligns with the Ministry of Science and Technology's roadmap, marking the end of the second-generation mobile technology that has served Vietnamese citizens for over two decades and signifies the nation's rapid digital transformation towards advanced communication technologies.
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