Vietnam Opens 6 GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi

On March 31, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (now part of the Ministry of Science and Technology) issued Circular 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, opening the lower 6 GHz band (5925-6425 MHz) for license-exempt wireless local area network (WLAN) use. The regulation took effect on May 15, 2025, and represents a significant expansion of available spectrum for Wi-Fi and other license-exempt technologies. The spectrum opening creates immediate opportunities for hardware manufacturers, software solution providers, and managed services companies, with particular growth in enterprise-class Wi-Fi networks supporting remote operations and customer engagement applications. U.S. companies in the wireless networking industry are well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity due to their technological leadership in Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 equipment, advanced network management software, and comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. The United States currently exports $768 million in networking equipment and wireless devices to Vietnam’s $6.9 billion market, which is expected to exceed $27 billion over the next four years. 

This growth is driven by increasing internet penetration, digital transformation initiatives, and rising demand for high-speed wireless connectivity across enterprises, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. High demand exists for both indoor and outdoor deployments, presenting significant market opportunities for U.S. technology providers. 

For more information on wireless networking opportunities in Vietnam, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service Vietnam’s Commercial Specialists for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Ms. Duong Pham (Hanoi) at Duong.Pham@trade.gov and Mr. Triet Huynh (Ho Chi Minh City) at Triet.Huynh@trade.gov.