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GSMA STATEMENT: MOBILE BROADBAND COMING TO VIETNAM
Apr 13, 2009 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) --
MEDIA RELEASE PR34216
(Full text of statement. Contact details below.)
GSMA Statement: Mobile Broadband Coming to Vietnam
HANOI, Apr. 10 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- The GSMA, the body
that represents the worldwide mobile communications industry,
congratulates the Vietnamese government on opening the door to
a mobile broadband future. The efficient licencing process that
concluded last week will see the launch of advanced mobile
broadband services in the next quarter, addressing pent-up
demand for broadband and catalysing economic growth in
Vietnam.
"This is a very important step for Vietnam -
technologically, economically and socially. It heralds a new
era of high-speed internet access in a country where 66% of the
population use a mobile phone, but only 3% can use broadband at
home," said Ricardo Tavares, SVP Public Policy, GSM
Association. "Thailand is now the only Southeast Asian country
left to licence mobile broadband spectrum. Numerous studies
have demonstrated the direct correlation between broadband
penetration and economic growth and we call on Thailand to
embrace mobile broadband as Vietnam has done."
Four companies are now licenced to run mobile broadband
services in Vietnam: Viettel, Vinaphone, MobiFone and a
consortium including EVN Telecom and Hanoi Telecom.
About the GSMA
The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile
communications industry. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA
unites more than 750 of the world's mobile operators, as well
as 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including
handset makers, software companies, equipment providers,
Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations.
The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new
opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of
driving the growth of the mobile communications industry. For
more information please visit www.gsmworld.com.
SOURCE: GSMA
CONTACT: GSMA, press@gsm.org
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