Amazon intends to bring its satellite project Kuiper to the Vietnam market. This was reported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the country after a meeting in Hanoi with representatives of the company.
The American giant plans to invest $ 570 million until 2030 in the creation of infrastructure. In the framework of investments, the construction of up to six ground stations and the organization of the production of terminals in the northern province of Baknin with the involvement of local partners are provided.
For work in the country, Amazon has already registered a legal entity called Amazon Kuiper Vietnam Co., Ltd. With an office in Hoemin. The company also applied for the provision of satellite Internet services based on low -orbiting devices.
Kuiper is focused on providing broadband ligaments of hard -to -reach regions, including island territories. Amazon Vietnamese subdivision applied to the pilot program for a period of five years. Services should be available to private users, companies and state institutions.