Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation, spans over 18,000 islands with a population of approximately 275 million people, making it the fourth most populous country in the world. The geography is characterised by mountainous regions, abundant coastlines, and substantial rural areas, resulting in a diverse population distribution with a high urban concentration on the island of Java. This geography presents unique challenges for technology and telecommunications infrastructure, particularly in remote and rural areas. The telecommunications sector is in a developing state, with the government initiating the Palapa Ring project to improve internet connectivity across the country. This project involves undersea fibre-optic cables encircling the archipelago and connecting even the most remote regions. Despite these efforts, internet penetration remains low in rural areas compared to urban centres. In terms of renewable energy, Indonesia has significant potential due to its geothermal, solar, and hydro resources, however, the sector is still emerging and infrastructure for large-scale renewable energy generation is limited. Digital technology adoption is growing, particularly in urban areas, with Indonesia boasting a burgeoning start-up scene, particularly in e-commerce and digital finance.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 5 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
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...
Telkomsel, formally known as PT Telekomunikasi Selular, is a leading telecommunications company in Indonesia. The company was established on 26 May 1995, the result of a collaborative effort between PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) and PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat). Over the years, the ownership structure underwent several changes. In 1996, KPN Netherlands and PT Setdco Megacell Asia acquired stakes in Telkomsel. By 2001, Telkom increased its ownership to 77.72% after acquiring Indosat's shares. Singtel Mobile also became a significant shareholder when it acquired KPN and Setdco's shares...
