Three telecom giants test mobile number portability

Saturday, Sep 23, 2017

Thee major telecom network providers Viettel, VinaPhone and MobiFone started testing mobile number portability (MNP) on Thursday, which allows subscribers to keep existing mobile number when switching networks.  

Clamp down on pre-activated SIMs

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2016

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has ordered mobile network providers to intensify the confiscation of pre-activated SIM cards in order to reduce spam text messages.

PM approves demerger of Mobifone from VNPT

Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014

Major mobile network operator Mobifone has been detached from the state-owned Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications (VNPT), and was under the management of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Price increase sought for 3G service

Thursday, Oct 03, 2013

Mobile network providers are awaiting a decision from the Ministry of Information and Communications on when to raise fees for their 3G internet connection service.

Viet Nam weighes ban on mobile Chat apps

Monday, Aug 26, 2013

Late last week, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung asked the Ministry of Information and Communications to look into possible regulations restricting free call and messaging apps (chat apps) in an attempt to level the playing field for Vietnamese telecoms companies.