Centratama And Surge Collaborate To Create An Integrated Digital Ecosystem In Indonesia

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JAKARTA - PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Centratama), a subsidiary of EdgePoint Infrastructure (EdgePoint), officially established a strategic partnership with PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (Surge) to optimize the use of network infrastructure and telecommunications services. Through this collaboration, Surge will expand its service reach by utilizing Centratama's towers and infrastructure throughout Indonesia, as well as improving the stability and quality of internet connectivity for the community.

Surge will take advantage of Centratama's co-location and fiber optic (FO) network services to develop Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Access services. This partnership includes the application of local loop connections to Network Access Point (NAP), internet access provision, transit IP, and other supporting content services.

The signing of the partnership was attended by Raymond Yan, Chief Executive Officer of Centratama; Jacopo Rigamonti, Chief Commercial & Sales Officer of Centratama; and Yune Margatmo, Chief Executive Officer of Surge.

Raymond Yan, Centratama's Chief Executive Officer, said that this collaboration is his party's commitment to strengthening Indonesia's digital infrastructure and expanding internet access for the entire community.

"Centratama always supports the national digital transformation agenda by providing reliable and developed solutions. By combining our infrastructure that has a broad range and broadband advantage belonging to Surge, we are optimistic that it can accelerate the equitable distribution of high-quality internet connections across the country. This partnership is an important milestone in realizing our vision, namely building a connected digital Indonesia, where everyone has the same opportunity to develop in this digital era," he explained, in a written statement, Monday, October 27.

Yune Marketamo, Surge's Chief Executive Officer, said that this partnership with Centratama is not just building a network, but building Indonesia's future.

"We believe that we can achieve progress if technology can empower the community. Technology must be able to help students to learn without obstacles, help shop owners to be able to sell, help clinics to be able to provide better services, and help small entrepreneurs to be able to develop. Through this collaboration, we want to provide digital infrastructure which is becoming increasingly important for the entire Indonesian community," he explained.

"By integrating the Centratama tower network that is widely spread with Surge's fiber and broadband ecosystems, including Permanent Wireless Access services, FTTH, to edge data centers, we are accelerating the development of a digital foundation that supports the advancement of education, health services, and economic empowerment, from Java to remote islands in Indonesia," he added.

This partnership brings about the Internet for the People who turn connectivity into prosperity and access into an opportunity. This collaboration encourages business growth which is one of the national goals and creates sustainable value not only for shareholders, but also for millions of Indonesians whose lives will change in a more connected, smart and prosperous digital nation.

Currently, EdgePoint Infrastructure has more than 16,000 tower locations in the company's portfolio that have operated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Of this figure, Centratama manages around 11,000 towers. For more information regarding PT Centratama Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk, visit www.centratamagroup.com.