Market Forecast By Equipment Type (Macro Cell, Small Cell, RAN, Core Network), By Spectrum (Sub-6 GHz, mmWave), By Deployment Mode (Standalone, Non-Standalone), By End-Use (Telecom, Industrial, Enterprises) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC11597492 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
According to 6Wresearch internal databases and industry insights, the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% during the forecast period 2026–2032.
This graph illustrates the annual growth rates of the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market from 2021 to 2032, highlighting a steady upward trajectory and projected market expansion over the forecast period.
The following table summarizes the historical and forecasted growth rates of the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market, along with the rationale behind each year's performance.
| Year | Estimated Growth (%) | Market Rationale |
| 2021 | 5.1% | The deployment of 5G technology by leading telecom service providers. |
| 2022 | 6.4% | Investment in upgrading telecom network through initiatives. |
| 2023 | 8.2% | Deployment of 5G in commercial scale in major cities. |
| 2024 | 10.4% | Increased demand for infrastructure development due to rise in smartphone usage and data consumption |
| 2025 | 12.8% | More investments in RAN and core network will lead to more deployments. |
| 2026 | 14.5% | Wider 5G spectrum utilization and network densification initiatives begin. |
| 2027 | 15.8% | Diversification into industrial internet and private networks. |
| 2028 | 16.7% | The positive enterprise adoption and applications that are latency sensitive. |
| 2029 | 17.2% | Continued rollout of advanced standalone 5G architecture. |
| 2030 | 17.8% | Smart city and Industry 4.0 projects boost infrastructure spending. |
| 2031 | 18.3% | Enhanced network capacity requirements support equipment upgrades. |
| 2032 | 18.9% | Mature 5G ecosystem drives sustained investments in advanced infrastructure. |
The Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market report covers the market by equipment type, spectrum, deployment mode, and end-use. The report provides a detailed assessment of emerging opportunities, investment trends, competitive dynamics, and market drivers influencing future industry growth.
| Report Name | Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market |
| Forecast period | 2026-2032 |
| CAGR | 16.5% |
| Growing Sector | Standalone 5G Infrastructure |
Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market is projected to achieve constant growth as telecom operators accelerate next-generation network deployment to meet rising data consumption and connectivity demands. Generally, 5G infrastructure equipment includes radio access networks (RAN), macro cells, small cells, antennas, base stations, and core network components that collectively support ultra-fast communication services. Apart from this, the market is benefiting from rising investments by telecommunications companies, government-led digital transformation initiatives, growing enterprise digitalization, and rising demand for high-capacity communication networks.
Below are some major drivers and their influence on the market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segment Affected | Why It Matters (Evidence) |
| Expansion of National 5G Networks | Telecom | Drives large-scale procurement of infrastructure equipment. |
| Rising Mobile Data Consumption | Macro Cell | Necessitates higher network capacity and broader coverage. |
| Industrial Digital Transformation | Industrial | Encourages deployment of private and enterprise 5G networks. |
| Smart City Development Programs | Enterprises | Creates demand for low-latency communication infrastructure. |
| Government Digital Economy Goals | Core Network | Accelerates investments in advanced telecom infrastructure. |
Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% during 2026-2032, on the back of growing deployment of nationwide 5G services, increasing enterprise adoption of advanced connectivity solutions and substantial telecom capital expenditure. The demand for high-speed mobile broadband, industrial automation, cloud applications and IoT connectivity continues to strengthen the demand for advanced infrastructure equipment. Additionally, the migration toward standalone 5G architecture is expected to generate significant opportunities for equipment vendors and network operators over the forecast period.
Below are some major restraints and their influence on the market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segment Affected | What This Means (Evidence) |
| High Infrastructure Deployment Costs | Telecom | Delays large-scale expansion in lower-density regions. |
| Spectrum Allocation Challenges | Sub-6 GHz | Regulatory approvals may slow deployment schedules. |
| Limited Skilled Workforce | Industrial | Restricts efficient network implementation and maintenance. |
| Cybersecurity Concerns | Enterprises | Increases operational and compliance requirements. |
| Dependence on Imported Equipment | Government & Commercial Users | Creates supply chain and procurement risks. |
Although there are many possibilities of growth, there are certain challenges in this market concerning heavy capital expenditures, complex spectrum management, and high deployment costs. The telecom operators have to juggle between expanding their infrastructure and meeting profitability targets, especially in low density areas. Moreover, evolving cybersecurity laws, logistics issues, and integration issues between current and future network technologies pose operational challenges. Addressing workforce skill gaps and ensuring interoperability across network platforms remain important priorities for industry participants.
Key trends transforming the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Industry are:
Potential investment prospects include:
Below is a comprehensive list of prominent companies operating in the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market:
| Company Name | Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech) |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Viettel High Tech has achieved major breakthroughs by developing its own indigenous 5G gNodeB base stations, core network software, and high-capacity microchips, positioning Vietnam as one of the few global nations capable of manufacturing home-grown 5G equipment.
| Company Name | Ericsson Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1993 (Local Operations) |
| Headquarters | Hanoi, Vietnam (Global HQ: Stockholm, Sweden) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Ericsson is a dominant international vendor in Vietnam's telecom space, supplying a substantial percentage of the commercial 5G radio access network (RAN) hardware and massive MIMO antennas utilized by Tier-1 local mobile operators to power their nationwide networks.
| Company Name | Huawei Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1998 (Local Operations) |
| Headquarters | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Global HQ: Shenzhen, China) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Huawei provides highly cost-competitive, energy-efficient 5G network equipment, transmission hardware, and cloud data center infrastructure across Vietnam, supporting various smart city integrations and high-density industrial zone networks.
| Company Name | Nokia Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1995 (Local Operations) |
| Headquarters | Hanoi, Vietnam (Global HQ: Espoo, Finland) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Nokia maintains a strong footprint in Vietnam by supplying advanced optical transport networks, virtualized 5G core network architectures, and flexible fixed-wireless access hardware tailored for commercial consumer expansions.
| Company Name | VNPT Technology |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Operating as the technology manufacturing arm of the state-owned VNPT Group, the company focuses on designing, manufacturing, and supplying broad-spectrum electronics to support the national 5G infrastructure rollout.
Several government initiatives have been rolled out by the government of Vietnam to facilitate the rapid development of the digital infrastructure and improve the penetration rate of 5G throughout the country. Through the national digital transformation initiative and the national telecommunication development strategy, the government is urging the telecom companies to improve the infrastructure of their networks.
For instance, the Ministry of Information and Communications has facilitated commercial trials of 5G technology and spectrum allocation programs in Vietnam. In addition to this, smart city initiatives from the government of Vietnam are creating opportunities for the next-generation network infrastructure in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Moreover, policies for facilitating industry 4.0 and digitization are driving the deployment of more advanced telecommunications infrastructure.
The prospects for the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Growth continue to be strong in terms of the transition to standalone network technologies and advanced digital services. The increasing adoption of automation, connectivity, cloud computing, and advanced infrastructure will continue to create demand for modern communication equipment. With the increasing adoption of AI, IoT, and edge computing technologies by enterprises in their operations, the demand for high-capacity communication infrastructure is expected to increase significantly. Technological advancements and local manufacturing initiatives are also expected to improve the long-term competitiveness of the market.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Bhawna Singh, Assistant Manager, 6Wresearch, Macro Cell equipment captured an estimated 44.8% revenue share of the market in 2025, maintaining its leadership position due to extensive nationwide network rollout requirements. The segment is projected to expand at a CAGR of 15.9% during 2026–2032, accelerated by ongoing network densification projects, increasing subscriber demand, and government-led digital infrastructure initiatives.
The Sub-6 GHz spectrum segment accounted for approximately 76.3% of the Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Share in 2025, driven by its favorable balance between coverage range, signal penetration, and deployment cost efficiency. The segment is expected to register a CAGR of 16.8% through 2032, driven by continued spectrum allocations and increasing enterprise connectivity requirements.
The Telecom sector represented nearly 61.7% of total market revenue in 2025, making it the leading end-use segment within Vietnam's 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market. This dominance is attributed to aggressive network expansion plans by major telecommunications operators. Telecom operators are anticipated to witness a CAGR of 16.2% during the forecast period, driven by continued subscriber growth, digital transformation initiatives, and evolving consumer connectivity requirements.
Note: Market size estimations and growth projections presented in this report are based on 6Wresearch's advanced forecasting approach, validated with industry datasets as of June 2026.
The report offers an extensive study of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Overview |
| 3.1 Vietnam Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Equipment Type, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.6 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Spectrum, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.7 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Deployment Mode, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.8 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
| 4 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for high-speed internet services |
| 4.2.2 Government initiatives and investments in 5G infrastructure development |
| 4.2.3 Growing adoption of IoT devices and smart technologies |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 4.3.1 High initial investment costs for deploying 5G infrastructure |
| 4.3.2 Limited availability of skilled workforce in the field of 5G technology |
| 4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and spectrum allocation issues |
| 5 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Trends |
| 6 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market, By Types |
| 6.1 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market, By Equipment Type |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Equipment Type, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.1.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Macro Cell, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.1.4 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Small Cell, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.1.5 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By RAN, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.1.6 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Core Network, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market, By Spectrum |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Sub-6 GHz, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.2.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By mmWave, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market, By Deployment Mode |
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.3.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Standalone, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.3.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Standalone, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.4 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market, By End-Use |
| 6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.4.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Telecom, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.4.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2022 - 2032F |
| 6.4.4 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenues & Volume, By Enterprises, 2022 - 2032F |
| 7 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 8.1 Average revenue per user (ARPU) for 5G services |
| 8.2 Number of 5G base stations deployed nationwide |
| 8.3 Percentage increase in data consumption on 5G networks |
| 8.4 Average latency rate on 5G networks |
| 8.5 Number of partnerships between telecom operators and equipment providers for 5G infrastructure deployment. |
| 9 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Equipment Type, 2022 & 2032F |
| 9.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Spectrum, 2022 & 2032F |
| 9.3 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Deployment Mode, 2022 & 2032F |
| 9.4 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
| 10.2 Vietnam 5G Infrastructure Equipment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |
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