Telkomsel Officially Launches The First 5G Network In Indonesia

The 5G internet network has arrived in Indonesia (TheVerge)

JAKARTA - Telkomsel is the first provider in Indonesia to launch a 5G internet network for the first time. Reportedly, the 5G network will be carried out in a limited manner at several points in the Jabodetabek area and other areas.

Previously, the President Director of Telkomsel, Setyanto Hantoro, announced the release plan which will be carried out at The Telkom Hub, Jakarta as the official launching place for the 5G internet network.

"There are six coverage locations in residential, not only malls but residential, throughout the entire residential area of Kelapa Gading, for example," said Setyanto in his statement.

A number of points in Jabodetabek that experience the 5G network, namely Kelapa Gading, BSD, Pondok Indah, Alam Sutera, PIK, and Widya Chandra.

Several other cities that will experience the 5G network include Medan, Balikpapan, Bandung, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar and Batam.

The 5G network is present in the 2.3 GHz frequency band, has a width of 30 MHz which will be held 2300-2330 MHz. In addition, Setyanto also stated that Telkomsel customers do not need to change their SIM cards to get 5G service, the most important thing is that they have previously used the 4G network.

He also promised to provide affordable package prices and provide the best service.

"We will provide the best service. Of course, in terms of quality, speed, latency and capacity, it is much better than 4G. With an affordable price, "said Setyanto.

Previously, the Minister of Communication and Information had given permission to Telkomsel as the first operator in Indonesia to deploy a 5G network.

"With this license, Telkomsel will become the first telecommunications operator in Indonesia to hold 5G and will be launched on May 27, 2021 and can be enjoyed on a limited and gradual basis," said the Minister of Communication and Informatics, Johnny Plate.