XL Axiata Ensures 4G Network Readiness During The 2024 Bali World Water Forum

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PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) ensures the readiness of its 4G network to make the international event a success at the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), which took place on 18-25 May 2024 in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Various preparations in the field have been completed, ranging from capacity building to optimizing data service networks at various WWF event venues, including Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Bali Collection.

Also at the Shelter Plaza (Kuta) Tsunami, Pasika Museum, Bali Turtles, Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and Melasti Beach For security during this international event, XL Axiata also collaborated with the National Police in providing data networks for the use of the Body Worn Camera.

"Currently, the 4G XL Axiata network is fully ready to support the implementation of the 10th World Water Forum, as well as to introduce data access services with the latest technology to the public, including foreign guests who attend," said XL Axiata Director & Chief Technology Officer, I Gede Darmayusa in a statement in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Saturday, May 18.

For the 4G network, XL Axiata has strengthened around all areas of the Bali WWF, with a total of more than 865 4G BTS. A total of 1 4G BTS mobile is also prepared to ensure quality in all areas that serve WWF needs.

Especially in the Nusa Dua area, there are 85 BTS 4G and Kuta 365 BTS. His party also specifically ensures the quality of data networks in a number of tourist areas that are also prepared to support this prestigious activity, including Sanur 95 BTS, Ubud 88 BTS, Kintamani 80 BTS, Seminyak 98 BTS, Jimbaran 198 BTS, Canggu 48 BTS, and Nusa Penida 45 BTS. To support Denpasar's needs as the largest and most crowded city, his party operates more than 881 BTS.

Meanwhile, for Ngurah Rai International Airport, the company is ready with 23 4G BTS, 10 4G Tanjung Benoa Port, and Gilimanuk 7 BTS 4G Crossing Port. Network strengthening is also carried out along arterial and toll roads to Nusa Dua.

Currently, XL Axiata's network for areas throughout Bali is supported by more than 5,800 BTS, with the majority being 4G BTS. LTE XL Axiata's 4G network is also continuously expanded, and it continues to invest in fiber networks, transmission, backhaul, network modernization, and various other network upgrades to improve network stability, network capacity, and service quality as data service traffic continues to increase.

In addition to preparing a data network, the company also presents a variety of products to support the digital experience of representatives of WWF delegates, including starters packs with large quotas starting at 10GB 104GB which can be obtained in all outlets in Denpasar and its surroundings.

PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) through XL Axiata Business Solutions (XLABS) and the Indonesian National Police (Polri) collaborated to support the security of Bali's 10th WWF with the use of the Body Worn Camera. The collaboration carried out by the company is to provide a prime 4G network and a simcard used in the Body Worn Camera device. This collaboration is one of the company's commitments to support the government in the success of international events.

Director & Chief Enterprise Business & Corporate Affairs Officer, Yessie D. Yosetya said, "It is an honor for XL Axiata through XL Axiata Business Solution (XLABS) to be able to participate in supporting the security of the World Water Forum (WWF) event in Bali. With the network range owned by companies in Bali coupled with capacity building and optimizing data service networks, it will maintain network quality during WWF.

The body Worn Camera used by the National Police and the WWF security team is a camera attached to a jacket or vest. The body Worn Camera is worn by a security team, which is spread across main areas, including Ngurah Rai International Airport, ITDC Area, and GWK Area.

Body Worn Camera said this is a surveillance camera that has a number of features in addition to recording activities. This camera has 32 GB memory that can record non-stop for 20 hours, battery capacity up to 8 hours non-stop, Global Positioning System (GPS), can be live streaming and connected to the command center officer using the XL Axiata 4G network connection.

The camera is equipped with an infrared feature, useful for recording field conditions at night. There is also an emergency button feature that can be used by officers during an emergency situation. When the button is pressed, the alarm will sound at the command center and the camera will automatically send the coordinates of the officer who presses the panic button. This body worst camera is used by Korlantas officers, Brimob, Police ICT Division and Densus 88 during WWF security.