Vietnam expands digital infrastructure through satellite internet and international partnerships

Vietnam is significantly advancing its digital connectivity through both satellite technology and international infrastructure agreements. As of November 1, 2026, satellite internet has been activated at 196 dead zones, including 154 villages and 42 public institutions. This initiative follows a collaboration with Starlink Services Vietnam, which provided terminal equipment and service packages to 13 provinces, including Cao Bang, Da Nang, and Lao Cai, to reach areas where ground-based networks are difficult to deploy.

In a separate development, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) has signed an agreement with Thailand based Symphony Communication Public Company Limited. The partnership focuses on providing international connectivity infrastructure through a Network as a Service (NaaS) model. VNPT will provide Symphony with managed optical transmission services (Managed DWDM) featuring high bandwidth and low latency, covering connections from land border gates to international submarine cable landing stations.

These infrastructure improvements coincide with a rapid rise in Vietnam's internet performance. According to Ookla data, Vietnam's mobile internet speed rose from 58th globally in April 2024 to 8th in September 2026. Fixed internet speeds have also reached 297.64 Mbps, placing the country among the top 10 globally.