EdgePoint Celebrates Five Years In Building ASEAN Digital Connectivity With The Achievement Of The 16,000th Site

JAKARTA - EdgePoint Infrastructure (EdgePoint), the leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company in ASEAN today marks its 5th anniversary by announcing the achievement of 16,000 sites. EdgePoint portfolio now covers 11,080 sites in Indonesia, 3,025 in the Philippines, and 1,900 in Malaysia, with the 16,000th site located in Sumatra.

Since its establishment in 2020, EdgePoint has built a strong regional presence in collaboration with all cellular network operators (MNO) and key business partners to provide digital infrastructure that is scaled across the region. This footprint is proof of EdgePoint's approach to building long-term partnerships, providing tangible results, and moving agilely amid the dynamics of the sector that continues to grow.

Suresh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EdgePoint Infrastructure, said the three company markets are in different stages of growth, but have the same focus, so that governments and business actors both prioritize investment in digital connectivity.

"The achievement of 16,000 sites in five years is clear evidence of the strong regional momentum, as well as emphasizing that EdgePoint is the right partner to support this growth because we are able to provide services efficiently, quickly, and on a large scale," he said, in a written statement, Wednesday, November 26.

He added that the achievement of 16,000 sites is proof of the company's commitment to always provide the best. To make it happen, [the company builds a strong relationship with customers to really understand their needs, adopts the latest creative technology and solutions, manages operations efficiently to stay agile, and recruit the best talent in the industry.

"In the future, we project a significant increase in investment in ASEAN areas, as the public and private sectors accelerate the development of digital infrastructure in order to maintain economic competitiveness. As this region enters the cloud and AI era, a strong and sustainable digital infrastructure will become the foundation for the next wave of growth. We look forward to new collaboration with customers to ensure connectivity is accessible to all," he explained.

Raymond Yan, CEO of PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, added that the achievement of the milestone of the 16,000th site in Sumatra is an increasingly special moment. This success emphasized the rapid growth of digital infrastructure in the region and its important role in encouraging the nation's progress.

"While continuing to strengthen our position as the third largest independent tower company in Indonesia, we remain focused on expanding into Eastern Indonesia and strengthening networks in urban areas, including expanding tower networks, in-building coverage (IBC), and fiber optic networks. Centratama is not only strengthening connectivity at this time, but also building foundations for 5G growth waves and the next broadband triggering the digital divide and supporting Indonesia's transformation towards a fully connected country," he said.

Sidhu is proud of his ability to build a new tower as well as place additional tenants in the company's locations.

"With nearly 26,000 tenants in three countries, it means our infrastructure really fulfills the goal of becoming a shared asset for the industry. This success also reflects the strong support of our shareholders, DigitalBridge and ADIA, as well as the dedication of our entire team working with a common vision: sustainable growth and excellence in service supply. School-focused corporate philanthropic programs have also had a positive impact on more than 7,500 children in the region. Celebrating this achievement, our focus is now focused on supporting the future of supporting sophisticated network growth through innovative infrastructure solutions to open new opportunities for businesses, communities, and governments across ASEAN. At EdgePoint, we believe that connectivity is not just a network, but a means to empower society and the economy to grow in a rapidly growing digital world," he explained.

During its five-year journey, EdgePoint has won recognition across the region through numerous awards for innovation, focus on customer quality, service quality, and leadership. With more than 16,000 sites currently operating, EdgePoint Infrastructure continues to be committed to its mission to build more connected and digital ASEAN through the provision of appropriate infrastructure and in accordance with regional needs.