What is 5G cellular network in Indonesia?

In Indonesia, 5G cellular networks have begun to be implemented recently at several important points in big cities such as Jakarta with the hope that the 5G networks can provide network performance and quality that far exceeds the previous 4G technology from the user's perspectives.

How many 5G base stations are there in Indonesia?

Most 5G deployments are still confined to urban centers, leaving large parts of Indonesia’s vast geography underserved. For example, Telkomsel has launched only 2,200 5G base stations in 56 cities, out of a total footprint of more than 240,000 base stations. Despite the focus on 5G, Indonesia remains a 4G-first market.

Why should Indonesia adopt 5G technology?

The first key driver is about the global competition in 5G technology. Many countries now have 5G live networks in their territory. This somehow gives some push to Indonesia as a country to also adopt the same technology to catch the investments.

What drives 5G deployment in Indonesia?

Despite those concerning factors, there are also key drivers that stimulate the 5G deployment in Indonesia. They are demand and needs from end customers, cost reduction and additional revenue stream from mobile network operator, industry automation and country competitive advantage.

What frequencies are used in 5G in Indonesia?

Frequency Spectrum: in Indonesia, the 5G core spectrum band of 3.5 GHz (i.e. 3.3 – 3.8 GHz) and frequencies up to 4.2 GHz are currently used for fixed satellite service (FSS) applications. FSS applications include tv broadcasting, banking communications, and Internet connectivity.

Can 5G improve the ICT standing of Indonesia?

5G could be one of the key enablers to improve the ICT standing of the country. To enable 5G, though, Indonesia at least needs a long-term roadmap, a solid fiber optic cable network, effective frequency spectrum auction (s) and a strategy for market consolidation.