24 Feb 2022 | 09:27 AM UTC
Vietnam: Internet disruptions occurring nationwide through at least mid-March
Internet disruptions affecting Vietnam through at least mid-March due to undersea cable issues. Speed reductions, outages likely.
Event
Internet disruptions, including periods of reduced internet speeds, will continue to affect Vietnam through at least mid-March. The operator Intra-Asia (IA) detected an error with its undersea cable system and is conducting repair works. Additionally, the cables of two other operators, Asia America Gateway (AAG) and Asia Pacific Gateway (APG), are still facing issues since 2021; repair activities are ongoing.
Users of domestic internet service providers, including FTP, Viettel, and VNPT, will probably continue to experience slow internet speeds and connectivity issues through at least mid-March. Issues are especially likely for users who access websites and services hosted outside of Vietnam.
Advice
Plan for possible communication and business disruptions due to reduced bandwidth through mid-March. Consider alternative modes of communication, such as satellite connections, for critical business operations.
