The quality of internet service has improved following instructions by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Vietnam now ranks 39th globally in terms of fixed internet and 52nd in mobile internet speed.

Vietnam’s fixed broadband Internet speed in February jumped up six notches to 39th position worldwide compared to January, according to the rankings compiled by the Speedtest Global Index.

Of the five international undersea cable routes that have problems, only the fault on the SMW3 route has yet to be scheduled for repair.

Vietnamese network operators have purchased more fiber optic cable capacity on land after five undersea fiber optic cable routes faced problems.

Computers targeted by hackers in an APT (advanced persistent threat) campaign are mostly serving clerical and accountancy work of state organizations and agencies, according to BKAV Corporation.

The SMW3 cable, the last fully functional Internet cable of Vietnam, has encountered a problem on its S2.7 segment that connects with Singapore, an Internet service provider in the country said on February 21. ​

Mobile network operators have announced they are going to buy more capacity for land optic-fiber cable routes for international connections. This will improve Vietnam’s internet service quality.

Two new undersea internet cables, the ADC and the SJC2, jointly operated by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Viettel are expected to come into use either late this year or by early 2024.

Internet congestion has decreased but connections may still be slow in rush hours, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Internet connections have gradually improved thanks to data being diverted to land-based systems, but performance might still slow at peak hours.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has realized a new opportunity to develop fiber optic cable routes, turning Vietnam into a hub connecting the region and easing reliance on Singapore and Hong Kong.

Internet service providers have restored 50% of international internet connectivity after the breakdown of four undersea internet cables, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority.

Of the four undersea cable systems with problems, the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) and Intra Asia (IA) are scheduled to be fixed in March and April.

The telecommunications enterprises in Vietnam have committed to ensuring smooth internet connection since the night of February 10.

Two among four broken undersea cables linked to Vietnam are scheduled to be fixed in March and April this year, reported the local media.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung emphasised the importance of a safe internet in the development process in Vietnam on the occasion of World Safer Internet Day 2023 (February 7).

The Vietnam Internet Association’s (VIA) Secretary General Vu The Binh said Vietnam needs at least two or three more submarine fiber cable routes in the next five years to serve mounting demand.

Vietnam will need at least two or three more submarine cables to ensure proper internet services for the country's development in the next five years, according to Vu The Binh, Secretary-General of the Vietnam Internet Association.

Vietnamese internet service providers have confirmed that four out of five submarine internet cables that connect the country to the world are experiencing issues, seriously affecting performance and reliability.

Three undersea fiber optic cable routes - APG, AAG and AAE-1 - connecting Vietnam to the world have continued to encounter errors. Local internet providers have come up with solutions to provide uninterrupted service.