PT XL Axiata Tbk, also known as XL, is a mobile telecommunications services operator based in Indonesia. It was initially established as PT Grahametropolitan Lestari on October 6, 1989, operating as a trading and general services company. XL transitioned to telecommunications and became the country's first private mobile services operator on October 8, 1996. The company initially provided cellular mobile telephony services using GSM 900 technology, and later expanded to include data communication, broadband Internet, and 3G services over GSM 900 and GSM 1800 networks. In 2009, XL was acquired by the Axiata Group, resulting in a logo change and a shift in corporate identity. The company has since continued to grow, becoming one of the largest mobile network operators in Indonesia. XL's coverage extends to major regions including Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi.
3G Network
The company launched its 3G network in September 2006 over the B1 (2100 MHz) band. The network was shut down by years-end 2023.
3G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Status |
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Shut Down
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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Shutdown of 3G Network
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Shut Down
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4G Network
XL Axiata acquired Axis which held 15 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum in March 2014. The company launched 4G services over B8 (900 MHz) in December 2014, later adding B3 (1800 MHz) in July 2015. 4x4 MIMO LTE-A Pro network was implemented in 2017, supporting data rates up to 210 Mb/s.
XL has partnered with Huawei in October 2021 to deploy their Huawei RuralStar Pro in remote and underserved areas.
4G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status | Known EARFCNs |
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15
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Active
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325
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20
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Active
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1325
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5
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Active
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3774
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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5G Network
The company has launched its 5G network in August 2021 using DSS n3 (1800 MHz) spectrum 1807.5 to 1827.5 MHz, previously in use for 4G LTE. XL Launched Massive MIMO on its 4G network in November 2021. Following the 3G switch-off, DSS was expanded to n1.
5G Frequency Bands
| Network Frequency Band | Max. Channel Bandwidth | Status |
|---|---|---|
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15
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Active
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20
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Active
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5G Network Events
| Date | Event | Subtype |
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Launch of 5G Network
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Launch
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