Vinaphone - Vietnam

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Vinaphone (Vietnam) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Vinaphone (Vietnam). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.vinaphone.com.vn

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

VinaPhone is a major mobile network operator in Vietnam and the core subsidiary of the state-owned Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT). Here are some key points about VinaPhone:

History

  • Founded: June 26, 1996, as a GSM launcher.
  • Establishment: Initially established as Vietnam Telecom Services Company (VinaPhone). It was the second mobile network in Vietnam after MobiFone.

Market Share and Competitors

  • Market Share: VinaPhone had a market share of 17.49% in 2023.
  • Competitors: Main competitors include Viettel (57.6%), MobiFone (22.52%), and Vietnamobile (1.75%). The three large state-owned providers (VinaPhone, MobiFone, and Viettel) collectively hold a combined market share of almost 98%.

Speed and Quality

  • Speedtest Results: In 2023, VinaPhone was recognized as the fastest mobile network in Vietnam by Speedtest.
  • Download Speed: VinaPhone won the Download Speed Experience award with an overall score of 29.3 Mbps, outperforming Viettel Mobile and MobiFone.
  • Consistent Quality: VinaPhone leads in Excellent Consistent Quality with a score of 75.7%, followed by Viettel Mobile and MobiFone.

Coverage and Infrastructure

  • Coverage: VinaPhone has extensive coverage across Vietnam, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The company has piloted 5G services in 16 cities and provinces.
  • 4G Coverage: While Viettel Mobile leads in 4G Coverage Experience with a score of 9 points, VinaPhone follows closely with a score of 7.3 points.

Partnerships and Sponsorships

  • Conexus Mobile Alliance: VinaPhone joined the Conexus Mobile Alliance in November 2009.
  • Vodafone Partnership: VinaPhone signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Vodafone in September 2014.
  • Sponsorship: VinaPhone is the official jersey sponsor of the Vietnamese national basketball team.

Popularity

  • Civil Service Employees: VinaPhone is considered the operator of state servants, with most of its subscribers being civil service employees.

Coverage Maps

  • VinaPhone's coverage maps are available on nPerf.com, showing the coverage of their 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks across various cities in Vietnam.

Overall, VinaPhone is a significant player in Vietnam's mobile network market, known for its speed, consistent quality, and extensive coverage.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Vinaphone Vietnam uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band is part of the GSM standard used for mobile communications. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band operates in the range of 880.0 MHz to 915.0 MHz for uplink and 925.0 MHz to 960.0 MHz for downlink. This band is widely used in various regions, including APAC and EMEA.
1800 MHz (DCS) GSM

Vinaphone Vietnam uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band is used for mobile transmit and base receive operations. The carrier spacing is 200 kHz, and the carrier frequency is designated by the absolute radio frequency channel number (ARFCN).

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Vinaphone Vietnam uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks. The deployment of this band by Vinaphone Vietnam is not specified in the available information.

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

Vinaphone Vietnam uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band was added to Vinaphone Vietnam on August 5, 2024.

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