18 Apr 2022 | 01:58 AM UTC
Vietnam: Reduced internet speeds ongoing nationwide as of April 18
Decreased internet bandwidth ongoing in Vietnam as of April 18 due to damaged undersea cable. Speed reductions, outages likely.
Event
Periods of reduced internet speeds are likely in Vietnam as of April 18 due to decreased bandwidth following damage to the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) undersea cable. Operators of the APG detected issues with the cable April 15. The timeline of any repair activities is unclear.
Users of domestic internet service providers, including FTP, Viettel, and VNPT, will probably experience slow internet speeds and connectivity issues until the operators repair the cable. Issues are especially likely for users who access websites and services hosted outside of Vietnam. Communication and business disruptions are possible.
Advice
Plan for possible communication and business disruptions due to reduced bandwidth. Consider alternative modes of communication, such as satellite connections, for critical business operations.
