Vietnam’s mobile Internet speed has significantly improved with the commercial rollout of 5G. Illustrative image
Vietnam’s Internet infrastructure is showing significant improvement, with the country climbing 15 places in global mobile Internet speed rankings, according to the Speedtest Global Index released by Ookla in January 2025.
According to Ookla's data, Vietnam now ranks 34th in the world for fixed broadband speed, moving up one position compared to 2024. The country's average fixed broadband download speed is 163.41 Mbps, well above the global average of 97.61 Mbps.
For mobile Internet, Vietnam has made even greater strides, ranking 22nd globally, with an average mobile download speed of 134.19 Mbps, exceeding the global average of 91.24 Mbps. This marks a 15-rank jump compared to January 2024, reflecting major improvements in the country’s mobile network performance.
Ookla is a global leader in measuring, analyzing, and evaluating Internet connectivity, widely recognized for its Speedtest platform. The company plays a crucial role in promoting transparency and improving telecommunications infrastructure worldwide. Vietnam’s higher ranking on Ookla’s index highlights the significant advancements in the country’s digital infrastructure.
The Vietnamese government has emphasized the development of modern, secure, and efficient digital infrastructure as a national priority. In Decree No. 57, issued at the end of 2024, the Politburo outlined directives for strengthening digital and technological infrastructure while ensuring security and cost-effectiveness.
This policy direction has been translated into concrete action. The National Assembly recently approved a resolution introducing special policies and mechanisms to accelerate innovation, technological development, and digital transformation, including state-funded support for nationwide 5G deployment.
Additionally, under Directive No. 05/CT-TTg, the Prime Minister has tasked the Ministry of Science and Technology with accelerating the commercialization of 5G, conducting 6G research, expanding telecommunications satellite development, and upgrading Vietnam’s national broadband backbone infrastructure.
Expanding high-speed fixed broadband infrastructure is a key strategic goal, viewed as a critical driver of economic growth. Strengthening Vietnam’s digital infrastructure is expected to play a vital role in helping the country achieve its 2025 economic growth target of 8% or higher.
