# Vietnam digital infrastructure and internet speed growth

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-digital-infrastructure-and-internet-speed-growth
> Updated: 2026-11-09T11:05:22.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Vietnam has seen significant improvements in its digital connectivity and internet performance. By September 2026, the country led Southeast Asia in mobile internet speeds, ranking 8th globally with download speeds reaching 230.31 Mbps. Vietnam also secured a top 10 global ranking for fixed broadband connectivity. 

To further expand this infrastructure, Vietnam has implemented satellite internet services in 196 dead zones, including 154 villages, through a collaboration with Starlink Services Vietnam. Additionally, the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) entered a partnership with Thailand based Symphony Communication Public Company Limited to provide international connectivity via a Network as a Service model, focusing on high bandwidth and low latency connections.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Vietnam expands digital infrastructure through satellite internet and international partnerships

Vietnam has activated satellite internet in 196 remote dead zones and partnered with Thailand's Symphony Communication to expand international network infrastructure.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-expands-digital-infrastructure-through-satellite-internet-and-international-partnerships

### 2026-10-30: Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in mobile internet speed

Vietnam has risen to 8th globally in mobile internet speed, leading Southeast Asia with download speeds of 230.31 Mbps.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-leads-southeast-asia-in-mobile-internet-speed

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