Does Indonesia have a 5G network?

In Indonesia, 5G rollout is progressing, with commercial services launched by Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo and XL Axiata since 2021, utilising existing spectrum holdings in the 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.3 GHz bands. As of the end of 2024, 5G networks covered 26.3% of Indonesia’s population, or around 15.7 million 5G connections.

What is Indonesia's wind energy potential?

It is understood that Indonesia has a significant amount of renewable energy (including wind energy) potential which can be utilized to fulfill the nation’s demand for electricity. According to BBSP KEBTKE, the wind energy potential of Indonesia amounts to 155 GW, consisting of 60.6 GW onshore wind and 94.2 GW of offshore wind.

What frequencies are used in 5G in Indonesia?

Frequency Spectrum: in Indonesia, the 5G core spectrum band of 3.5 GHz (i.e. 3.3 – 3.8 GHz) and frequencies up to 4.2 GHz are currently used for fixed satellite service (FSS) applications. FSS applications include tv broadcasting, banking communications, and Internet connectivity.

Does Indonesia need 5G spectrum resources?

Much work must be done to ensure adequate spectrum resources to support 5G development in Indonesia, especially in the crucial mid-band range (1–7 GHz). The GSMA estimates that mid-band 5G spectrum will drive an increase of more than $610 billion in global GDP in 2030, almost 65% of the overall socio-economic value generated by 5G.

Why is wind energy not progressing enough in Indonesia?

An often-heard discussion point is that wind energy is not progressing enough in Indonesia because there are insufficient investment funds available.

Can 5G improve the ICT standing of Indonesia?

5G could be one of the key enablers to improve the ICT standing of the country. To enable 5G, though, Indonesia at least needs a long-term roadmap, a solid fiber optic cable network, effective frequency spectrum auction (s) and a strategy for market consolidation.