Telkomsel Continues To Encourage The Growth Of An Inclusive Digital Ecosystem In The 78th Anniversary Of The Republic Of Indonesia

JAKARTA - The cellular operator part of the Telkom Group Telkomsel State-Owned Enterprise, interprets the 78th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia (HUT RI) by continuing to strive as a driver that drives the growth of a more inclusive digital ecosystem. "In the face of future challenges, we will continue to present the latest innovative telecommunications service solutions, and take a leading role in realizing an Advanced Indonesia. Together with all elements of the nation, let's unite, accelerate the progress of the digital ecosystem in Indonesia," said Telkomsel President Director Hendri Mulya Syam in a press release received in Jakarta, Thursday, August 17. Telkomsel currently presents digital connectivity for 153 million people through 228 towerbase transceiver stations (BTS) spread over 96 percent of Indonesia's population. To ensure a more equitable telecommunication network, by the middle of this year the cellular operator completed the migration of 3G networks to 4G in 504 districts and cities in Indonesia. Telkomsel has also held 420 BTS with 5G technology until mid-2023. Recently they integrated the IndiHome service so that it could provide fixed mobile convergence (FMC) Telkomsel One services that provide complete products and various added values.

Telkomsel views the integration of IndiHome as an important achievement to provide a more complete and smooth digital connectivity experience as well as reliable internet. Hendri said that in addition to ensuring the company's contribution to the use of digital technology and services, Telkomsel also collaborates with stakeholders to play a role in encouraging the increase in digital talent. Over the past few years, Telkomsel has held a number of programs, including the Good Internet to build a positive digital ecosystem and literacy; and the IndonesiaNEXT for the development of young talent digital expertise. Through the NextDEV program, Telkomsel seeks to strengthen the startupdigital sector by providing assistance, while Digital Creative Entrepreneur is their program for local entrepreneur incubation, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The infrastructure development carried out by Telkomsel encourages increased data service consumption by up to 11 percent each customer. Telkomsel's digital business grew by more than 7 percent (YoY) and contributed to more than 85 percent of the company's total revenue by the middle of the year.