Qualcomm just made waves by choosing Viettel High Tech, a military-backed Vietnamese firm, as its first global partner for the six-G early access program — a bold move that could reshape the telecom landscape. Instead of traditional allies from the US or South Korea, Qualcomm is betting on Viettel to build six-G base stations using their chips and tools, aiming for a pre-commercial call by 2029. This deep collaboration lets Viettel leapfrog development hurdles while Qualcomm gains critical infrastructure exposure. Beyond six-G, the partnership also targets expanding Viettel’s five-G gear into Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America — offering a non-Chinese, non-European alternative in markets dominated by Huawei. For Vietnam, it’s a shot at global telecom exports; for Qualcomm, a strategic foothold in key regions. But Viettel still faces hurdles — while they’ve deployed thousands of base stations, most come from Ericsson and Nokia, and the real test is winning overseas operator contracts in fiercely competitive markets.
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