- Viettel and Qualcomm will jointly develop AI-integrated smartphones, with Viettel manufacturing and commercializing the devices
- Viettel will join a Qualcomm-led alliance to deploy 6G technologies from 2029
- The partnership supports Viettel’s expansion into digital platforms, cybersecurity, and defence technologies
The military-operated telecommunications company Viettel from Vietnam has established a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies Inc through a memorandum of understanding to work together on developing artificial intelligence-enabled smartphones.
The Viettel Qualcomm partnership aims to advance AI smartphone production, develop Viettel AI phones using Qualcomm AI technology, and drive Vietnam smartphone innovation through mobile tech collaboration for next-gen AI smartphones.
The agreement requires Qualcomm to deliver reference designs and technological assistance whereas Viettel will handle the production and sales activities for the products according to a statement released by Viettel.
The company has not provided a specific timeline for when the AI-enabled smartphones will enter production. The partnership indicates that Viettel plans to develop new technological skills which extend beyond its existing telecom service offerings.
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Viettel will work with Qualcomm to establish 6G networks through its worldwide alliance while maintaining its current mobile network testing partnership with Francisco Partners which started in 2023.
The new initiative supports Viettel's plan to extend its business activities through digital products, security solutions and defense technologies which will help the company maintain its status as Vietnam's top mobile service provider based on customer subscriptions.
The partnership shows Viettel's dedication to developing new products because it seeks to bring artificial intelligence into consumer products through its collaboration with Qualcomm mobile chipset design and artificial intelligence technologies.
The Vietnamese government established this cooperation to develop its technological independence while increasing its presence in international digital and telecommunications markets.