Viettel Tien Giang: Two-Decade Journey in Synchrony with Local Advancement

Throughout the past two decades, under the auspices of governmental support and bolstered by collaborative engagement with the local community, Viettel Tien Giang has evolved into the foremost telecommunications and information technology entity in Tien Giang province.

Signing of cooperation agreement between Tien Giang Provincial People's Committee and Viettel Group

Demonstrating proactive collaboration with the provincial government, Viettel Tien Giang has spearheaded the implementation of digital government infrastructure solutions. This initiative aims to systematically cultivate the digital economy and foster a digital society, substantiating the company's leadership role within the industry and making a significant contribution to the overall progress of the local community.

Embracing the Tien Giang development journey

On March 15, 2004, the inaugural E1 trunk stream of Gateway VoIP 178 was successfully linked, prompting Viettel Company to establish the Tien Giang Point of Presence (POP) with an initial workforce of merely 12 individuals. In a brief span, Viettel's 178 long-distance phone service was inaugurated, delivering tangible and efficacious advantages to telecommunications users. Consequently, the company garnered the confidence and robust backing of the government and inhabitants of Tien Giang province.

In anticipation of the 2004 mobile services launch, the first mobile Base Transceiver Station (BTS) in Tien Giang materialized at the Military Command of Tien Giang. Subsequently, Viettel Tien Giang employees embarked on a strenuous journey, installing BTS stations and cables in remote locales.

Through unwavering efforts, Viettel Tien Giang attained commendable results. Commencing with four initial BTS stations and 279 mobile subscribers, the company expanded its outreach to over 1.2 million mobile subscribers, constituting nearly 56% of the telecom market share in the province. Operating 750 BTS stations, including 480 2G, 41 3G, 743 4G, and four 5G stations, Viettel ensured coverage extended to all villages, even those in remote and coastal communes. Significantly, the company prioritized building telecommunications infrastructure to meet both daily business requirements and national security imperatives.

Mr. Nguyen Van Vinh (right), Chairman of Tien Giang Provincial People's Committee, participates in the signing ceremony with Viettel Group

The year 2016 marked a pivotal milestone as Viettel Tien Giang achieved a revenue of VND1,000 billion, positioning itself among the 14 Viettel companies with revenues exceeding VND1,000 billion. This event signified a crucial stride in Viettel's growth and development trajectory in Tien Giang. Initially at VND310 million annually, Viettel Tien Giang has, over 20 years, evolved into a leading telecom-IT firm in the province, boasting a revenue of nearly VND1,300 billion. The company contributes almost VND50 billion to the State Budget each year, leading in social security initiatives within the province.

Aligning business development with social responsibility, Viettel Tien Giang, supported by Viettel Group, has undertaken numerous social activities. These include a program offering free broadband Internet connections to 100% of schools and educational facilities in Tien Giang province since 2014, with an annual fund of nearly VND1.8 billion. Efforts to popularize telecommunications services in impoverished communes and households have facilitated the integration of telecom-information technology into daily life, benefiting educators, students, and farmers alike. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Viettel Tien Giang actively collaborated with local authorities, providing vital technological solutions for pandemic prevention. The company also donated VND300 million to support disease prevention, contributing to the efforts led by the Tien Giang Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control. Additionally, nearly 1,000 scholarships, valued at over VND1.3 billion, were awarded to students in 11 disadvantaged remote, coastal, and offshore communes through the "Because I'm Studious" Program over a decade.

Commemorating its 20-year journey, Viettel Tien Giang has not only fulfilled information needs but also dismantled telecom monopolies, bestowing benefits upon the populace. With the dedication, determination, innovation, and fervent aspirations of its entire staff, Viettel Tien Giang has etched a page of illustrious history by maintaining its position as the foremost telecom-IT infrastructure and services provider in the province.

Advancing digital transformation in collaboration with the local community

Demonstrating a relentless commitment to innovation, Viettel Tien Giang has consistently been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, blockchain, and cloud computing. The company has continually expanded its portfolio of services and products, catering to diverse customer needs, including fiber optic internet (GPON network), mobile internet (4G, 5G networks), data storage center (cloud computing), information security platform (SOC), intelligent operations center (IOC) platforms, and digital transformation platforms spanning various sectors of societal life.

Presently, Viettel Tien Giang's mobile Internet (4G) extends its coverage to every commune within the province. The company boasts a robust dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) fiber optic transmission network, achieving speeds of up to 100Gbps. Additionally, its data storage center (Datacenter Viettel IDC) comprises over 17,000 servers, accommodating a vast storage capacity exceeding 30,000 terabytes of data within a state-of-the-art facility spanning 25,000 square meters, thereby meeting all essential technological infrastructure requirements.

Viettel Group showcases its premier products and services to visitors

Aligned with the nationwide trend, Tien Giang province is actively propelling digital transformation forward. This endeavor is facilitated by the implementation of Decision 605/QD-UBND, dated March 16, 2021, by the Provincial People's Committee, approving the Tien Giang Digital Government Project for the 2020-2025 period, with a vision extending to 2030. This initiative is recognized as a pivotal, cross-cutting task and a significant catalyst for establishing a digital government, nurturing a digital society, and fostering the growth of the digital economy to enhance the quality of life for residents.

In support of the province's digital transformation objectives, Viettel Tien Giang has proactively provided counsel to provincial and agency leaders, contributing to the formulation of crucial digital transformation strategies. A noteworthy milestone occurred on August 10, 2023, at the Tien Giang Conference Center Hall, where Viettel Group and the Tien Giang Provincial People’s Committee formalized a digital transformation cooperation agreement. This agreement prioritizes key industries and fields, including the development of smart cities and a digital government, advancements in healthcare, education, smart agriculture, and tourism. Simultaneously, the province has intensified efforts in human resource training to bolster digital transformation initiatives.

During this pivotal event, Viettel, as the vanguard network operator, inaugurated the 5G network in Tien Giang, ushering in the latest mobile broadband technology. This cutting-edge technology, with data connectivity speeds 50 times faster than the prevailing 4G network, serves not only consumers but also fuels the applications of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Source: Vietnam Business Forum