Post-telecom services boom along northern border

Hanoi Times – The development of the post and telecom network along the Vietnam-China border has recorded encouraging results, said a representative of the Ministry of Information and Communications o­n December 20.

To date, there are more than 1,000 postal service spots, over 180 post offices and 850 communal postal centres along the common border. The post and telecom network has basically met the local people’s requirements.

Over the past years, the telecom network of provinces bordering China has been upgraded to meet the increasing subscribers’ demands and ensure information safety. All six mobile phone providers - MobiFone, VinaPhone, S-fone, Viettel Mobile, Hanoi Telecom and EVN Telecom are operating in the region.

Telecom companies also focused their investment in the development of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) in most of big districts in the border provinces. However, the ministry said the investment capital has been mainly poured in Quang Ninh and Lang Son.