The Prime Minister has ratified a planning on communication system
development in sea boundary, sea and islands by 2020 to ensure all
target localities are provided with public post services and equipped
with basic broadcasting system.
By 2020, fixed
telecommunication network and mobile broadband as well as digital
television coverage will bring telecom services to island communes and
districts within 100 kilometres from the coast.
Internet
broadband systems and accompanying facilities will be upgraded to extend
the coverage to individuals and organisations in sea border communes,
12 island districts and neighbouring areas.
In addition, the
authority will develop VSAT networks as well as constructing fiber optic
lines connecting the mainland to islands to serve the development of
economics, tourism, security and national defence.
According to
the planning, digital terrestrial TV network, Direct to Home (DTH)
television and cable television services will be developed to provide
high quality and diverse services for island localities.
Fishermen will be equipped with telecom devices using satellite
technology to help them receive information on weather and fishing
ground forecast while keeping relevant agencies updated on their
location and marine security.-VNA