Vietnam: Department of Telecommunications investigation into Telegram over alleged unlicensed provision of Internet-based telecom services
Progress
Current status
in force
21 May 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Vietnam
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Department of Telecommunications adopted order directing technical measures to block Telegram’s operations in Vietnam over unlicensed provision of Internet-based telecom services (Order No. 2312/CVT-CS)
On 21 May 2025, the Department of Telecommunications adopted an order requiring telecommunications and Internet service providers to implement technical measures to restrict Telegram’s operations in Vietnam. The directive follows a request from the …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body