Viettel joins Qualcomm 6G Early Access programme first

Viettel said it became Qualcomm’s first global partner in the Qualcomm 6G Early Access programme, according to a Developing Telecoms report.

Viettel, a telecom operator based in Vietnam, said the new status makes it the first company to join Qualcomm’s 6G Early Access programme as a global partner. The report did not state a launch date for the programme or financial terms.

Qualcomm’s 6G Early Access programme is presented in the report as part of a broader collaboration with Viettel. The companies said the expanded work includes 6G, AI, data centre technologies, and advanced digital products.

Developing Telecoms reported the announcement based on a statement from Viettel. The source material did not provide technical milestones, deployment timelines, or product names linked to the programme.

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