Bridging the Digital Divide through Vision and Action
When Viettel Group launched its School Internet program in 2008, it was not merely a corporate social responsibility initiative, it was a national mission. Guided by the belief that access to knowledge is a fundamental right, Viettel embarked on an ambitious journey to connect every school in Vietnam to high-speed Internet. Today, that vision has become reality. With connectivity now reaching 100 percent of schools nationwide, even children in remote mountain villages have access to the same digital resources as those in major cities.
This achievement has been transformative for Vietnam’s education landscape. By connecting over 25 million learners and teachers, Viettel helped raise the country’s Internet penetration from 15 percent to more than 85 percent, ranking Vietnam among the top 20 countries globally for Internet users. The initiative has not only modernized classrooms but also equipped a generation with digital literacy skills essential for the future.
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From Connectivity to a Digital Education Ecosystem
Viettel’s commitment extends far beyond providing Internet access. It has developed a complete suite of digital learning solutions that reshape how students learn and teachers teach. Through platforms like ViettelStudy, K12Online, EduPortal, and SmartLMS, Viettel has built an inclusive ecosystem where learning is engaging, data-driven, and accessible to all.
More than eight million learners use ViettelStudy, while K12Online serves four million students and over 400,000 teachers with virtual classrooms and real-time assessments. SmartLMS enables schools to track progress, conduct exams, and manage teaching materials efficiently. These innovations have turned Viettel into a crucial partner in Vietnam’s Digital Transformation Programme to 2025, supporting the government’s goal of creating a future-ready, digitally literate workforce.
Through initiatives like Digital Thinking for the Modern Era, Viettel trains teachers and students in ICT skills, promoting safe and responsible Internet use. It also employs smart filtering systems that block inappropriate content at the network level, ensuring a safe online environment for children.
Expanding Global Impact through Knowledge Sharing
Viettel’s community focus transcends borders. The School Internet model has now expanded to 10 countries, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Cameroon, Burundi, Timor Leste, Haiti, and Peru. In each region, Viettel adapts its solutions to local contexts from investing in 4G infrastructure across Africa to developing multilingual learning content in Latin America. With over 78 million USD invested in digital education infrastructure worldwide, Viettel continues to create equal opportunities for learners everywhere.
These global initiatives prove that Viettel’s approach to corporate citizenship is not limited to philanthropy but rooted in sustainable development. By integrating education, technology, and community engagement, Viettel demonstrates that true progress occurs when innovation serves humanity.
A Legacy of Inclusion and Sustainable Growth
Viettel’s long-term vision aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those focused on quality education, reduced inequalities, and partnerships for the goals. Its School Internet program has become a case study in how a private enterprise can accelerate a nation’s digital transformation while promoting equity and social well-being.
Guided by the vision of “Caring Innovator”, Viettel has spent the past 36 years striving to bridge gaps in living standards across its markets, ensuring that as technology moves forward, no one is left behind.Through ongoing investments in 5G connectivity, localized digital education platforms, and partnerships with governments and communities, Viettel ensures that no one is left behind in the digital era.
From remote villages in Vietnam to classrooms in Africa, Viettel’s mission remains the same: to empower people through connection, knowledge, and opportunity. Its recognition as one of Asia’s Top Community Centric Companies is a testament to a legacy built on purpose, perseverance, and the transformative power of technology.
