Viettel Telecom Maintains Stable Network Amidst Severe Floods in Vietnam

Strategic Insights -

As severe flooding hit Da Nang and Hue cities, Viettel Telecom's swift response and resilience ensured a stable telecommunications network, serving the governments direction and management of flood prevention and control, as well as the communication needs of people in the affected areas. The company's technical forces, both on-site and from neighboring provinces, worked around the clock to transport fuel, equipment, and batteries to save the waves, ensuring that all BTS stations were operating stably.

The company's efforts did not go unnoticed, as Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Standing Member of the City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the City. Hue, recognized and appreciated Viettel's work, requesting them to continue maintaining a good telecommunications network during and after the flood to serve rescue work and communication for the people. In addition to maintaining the network, Viettel also provided free battery/phone charging points at all transaction stores, post offices, and supermarkets in Hue and Da Nang cities, allowing people to stay in touch during the natural disaster.

Key Takeaways:

  • Viettel Telecom's network was maintained stably in 40 communes and wards across Hue City, with all BTS stations operating stably.
  • The company had technical forces on duty 24/7, with personnel from neighboring provinces also mobilized to support in transporting fuel, equipment, and batteries.
  • Viettel's efforts were recognized and appreciated by the local authorities, with Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Standing Member of the City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the City. Hue, requesting them to continue maintaining a good telecommunications network.
  • The company provided free battery/phone charging points at all transaction stores, post offices, and supermarkets in Hue and Da Nang cities.
  • Viettel's network also opened roaming for customers of other networks to use communication when necessary.

Statistics:

  • Viettel kept its signal stable in 40 communes and wards across Hue City during the severe flood.
  • The company had 24/7 technical forces on duty, with a team of personnel from neighboring provinces supporting in Hue and Da Nang.
  • The company opened free battery/phone charging points at 100+ transaction stores, post offices, and supermarkets in Hue and Da Nang cities.

Sources:

  • Viettel Telecommunications Corporation (Viettel Telecom)
  • October 30 news report by Viettel Telecom's Director of Viettel City. Hue. Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Huy Quang
  • Nguyen Thanh Binh, Standing Member of the City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the City. Hue.