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  • Telkom Greenlights InfraNexia’s $5.4B Fiber Spinoff: A Step Forward in Digital Infrastructure Expansion

    Telkom Greenlights InfraNexia’s $5.4B Fiber Spinoff: A Step Forward in Digital Infrastructure Expansion

    Indonesia’s state-owned telecommunications corporation, Telkom Indonesia, recently announced that its independent shareholders have given the green light to partition the company’s wholesale fiber connectivity business and assets. The assets will be transferred to the company’s Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) subsidiary, Telkom Infrastruktur Indonesia (TIF), also colloquially known as InfraNexia. Telkom initially shared its plan in September and finalized it in October, with the split slated for execution in two stages.

    Details of the Split

    The initial phase will witness InfraNexia assuming control of more than half of Telkom’s fiber network infrastructure. This includes elements such as access, aggregation, backbone, and other supporting infrastructural components. The second phase involves InfraNexia obtaining the rest of the fiber assets from Telkom, a process expected to reach completion in the second half of 2026. The total asset value is projected to be IDR 90 trillion (USD 5.4 billion).

    Despite the spinoff, Telkom will maintain a hefty 99.9% ownership stake in InfraNexia. Telkom has expressed that this division will enhance operational and investment cost efficiencies. Moreover, it aims to transform InfraNexia into a new growth catalyst for the group, with a particular focus on the development of the wholesale fiber business, forging opportunities for network sharing, and forming strategic partnerships. This strategic shift is vital, given that Telkom’s wholesale fiber capacity is only approximately 40% utilized, primarily by its mobile division, Telkomsel.

    Shareholder Approval

    The partition needed approval from independent shareholders, who lent their support to the plan during an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (EGMS).

    Telkom’s President Director, Dian Siswarini, expressed that this separation is also a crucial facet of the company’s TLKM 30 strategy. This strategy is designed to metamorphose Telkom into a strategic holding firm that boasts a more niche, nimble, and internationally competitive digital telecommunications profile.

    The approval of the asset and business separation strengthens Telkom’s transformation agenda, aimed at building a more agile and focused business structure. This will enable Telkom to augment its contribution to the acceleration of national digitalization and generate added value for companies, stakeholders, communities, and the nation.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the purpose of the split in Telkom’s business?
    The split is aimed at enhancing operational and investment cost efficiencies, transforming InfraNexia into a new growth catalyst for the group, and focusing on the development of the wholesale fiber business.

    How much of the ownership stake in InfraNexia will Telkom retain after the split?
    Post-separation, Telkom will retain a 99.9% ownership stake in InfraNexia.

    What does Telkom’s TLKM 30 strategy entail?
    The TLKM 30 strategy aims to transform Telkom into a strategic holding company with a more focused, agile, and globally competitive digital telecommunications profile.

  • Telkom and Singtel Celebrate Key Progress in Batam’s Rising Data Center Scene

    Telkom and Singtel Celebrate Key Progress in Batam’s Rising Data Center Scene

    NeutraDC, a division of Telkom Indonesia, and Nxera, Singtel’s regional data center branch, have completed the structural framework of a new data center located in Batam, Indonesia. The construction phase of the project, known as BTM-1, began in June of the previous year, with the facility expected to be operational by the first half of the upcoming year.

    A topping-out ceremony was recently held, with attendance from representatives of the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund, Danantara Indonesia, and Medco Power Indonesia, a renewable energy producer.

    Location and Capacity

    BTM-1 is situated within the Kabil Industrial Estate, a technological park on Batam Island, which is located close to Singapore. The data center is projected to offer over 50 MW of capacity.

    Telkom Indonesia, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the country, operates NeutraDC as its data center division. Meanwhile, Singtel, a leading communication group, operates Nxera as its regional data center branch.

    Other Developments

    Within the Kabil Industrial Estate, there is another facility managed by NeutraDC. In a recent development, an agreement was reached between the company and Indonesian utility PT PLN Batam. The agreement provides for the supply of 90 MVA of medium-voltage electricity to a 60 MW data center from 2025 through 2028.

    While the majority of Indonesia’s data centers are located around Jakarta on the island of Java, Batam’s close proximity to Singapore has attracted data center operators to the area, most notably at Nongsa Digital Park. Key players, including Telkom Indonesia & Etisalat, GDS, Gaw Capital Partners, Oracle, and BW Digital have established operations in this location.

    Questions & Answers

    Who are the operators of the new data center in Batam, Indonesia?
    The data center is operated by NeutraDC, the data center division of Telkom Indonesia, and Nxera, the regional data center branch of Singtel.

    What is the expected capacity of this new data center?
    This new data center is projected to offer over 50 MW of capacity.

    When is the data center expected to be operational?
    The data center is expected to be operational by the first half of the next year.

  • Indonesia’s Telkom Initiates Phased Transfer Of Fiber Assets To Boost Digital Transformation

    Indonesia’s Telkom Initiates Phased Transfer Of Fiber Assets To Boost Digital Transformation

    Indonesia’s Telkom has confirmed that it will undertake a phased transfer of its fiber assets. The transaction, viewed as a significant and affiliated party transaction under Indonesian regulations, is expected to have a minimal impact on Telkom’s financial condition, the company announced.

    Phased Transfer of Assets

    The asset transfer process will take place incrementally. The initial phase is expected to handle more than half of the fiber assets. Telkom’s disclosure to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) outlined that this move qualifies as a material and affiliated party transaction as per the country’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) regulations.

    Restructuring and Approval

    The restructuring process will include backbone fiber, aggregation access, and infrastructure assets. Before the deal can be finalized, it requires approval from shareholders and regulators. The completion of the deal is anticipated to take place between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.

    Benefits and Aims

    Telkom has stated that the partial spin-off has several aims. These include refining operational focus, attracting new investment, quickening network expansion, and unlocking new revenue streams. The new setup will enable TIF to specialize in fiber deployment and maintenance. This specialization will simplify the process for infrastructure funds and strategic partners to assess and invest in the business.

    By forming a dedicated entity, Telkom plans to streamline network upgrades and manage its growing fiber footprint more efficiently. This move will also empower the company to monetize its wholesale leasing and dark-fiber products more assertively.

    Future Plans and Commitment

    As part of its future plans, Telkom is committed to addressing the escalating demand for rapid connectivity across Indonesian households, startups, and enterprises. The company aims to position itself at the forefront of the nation’s digital transformation as the digital economy continues to grow.

    Ketut Budi Utama, President Director of PT Telkom Infrastruktur Indonesia, indicated that the split would provide TIF with the momentum to operate more efficiently and maintain network infrastructure more effectively.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the expected impact of this transaction on Telkom’s financial condition?
    The transaction is expected to have a minimal effect on Telkom’s financial condition.

    What are some of the aims of the partial spin-off?
    Telkom aims to refine operational focus, attract new investment, accelerate network expansion, and unlock new revenue streams through the partial spin-off.

    What is Telkom’s commitment amid the growing digital economy in Indonesia?
    Telkom is committed to supporting the escalating demand for high-speed connectivity across households, startups, and enterprises in Indonesia. The company aims to place itself at the forefront of the nation’s digital transformation.

  • Telkom Indonesia and Conversant Unveil New CDN Services to Transform Southeast Asia’s Digital Landscape

    Telkom Indonesia and Conversant Unveil New CDN Services to Transform Southeast Asia’s Digital Landscape

    In a strategic move to enhance digital content delivery in Southeast Asia, Telkom Indonesia has joined forces with Conversant Solutions to introduce content delivery network-as-a-service (CDNaaS) solutions. This partnership is set to transform the landscape for enterprise and wholesale customers who demand high-quality network performance to elevate user experience (UX).

    The CDNaaS will streamline the safe and efficient distribution of digital content, spanning video services to over-the-top (OTT) applications and essential web services. Essentially, it’s about ensuring that everyone from businesses to consumers can savor high-speed, robust digital interactions—because who doesn’t want to binge-watch without buffering?

    Leveraging Infrastructure for Enhanced Performance

    Telkom Indonesia intends to capitalize on its extensive national backbone coupled with eight domestic points of presence (PoPs), and will integrate this with the CDN infrastructure provided by Singapore-based Conversant Solutions. The collaboration promises a comprehensive solution that features CDN acceleration, storage, and security, all crucial for today’s digital demands.

    “CDN services rely heavily on a strong and widespread network infrastructure,” explained Nanang Hendarno, Network Director at Telkom Indonesia. “Through this partnership, we will enhance our national network to ensure faster, more reliable, and safer delivery of digital content across Indonesia.”

    A Vision for the Digital Economy

    Conversant Solutions’ CEO, Cheong Fun Hua, expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Telkom Indonesia. “We are very excited to work together. This partnership will allow us to deliver digital content distribution services that support the growth of the national digital economy,” he noted, reinforcing the ambition behind the venture.

    With this partnership, Telkom Indonesia and Conversant Solutions are not just looking to improve services; they aim to play a pivotal role in the digital transformation of the region, ensuring the infrastructure is ready for the rapid technology advancements ahead.

    Questions & Answers

    How will the partnership between Telkom Indonesia and Conversant Solutions improve digital content delivery in Southeast Asia?
    The collaboration will enhance network performance, allowing for secure and efficient distribution of digital content, which is essential for enterprise and wholesale customers seeking to improve user experiences.

    What specific features can customers expect from the new CDNaaS solutions?
    Customers can look forward to CDN acceleration, storage capabilities, and advanced security features, all designed to ensure faster and more reliable content delivery.

    Why is the infrastructure offered by Telkom Indonesia significant for this partnership?
    Telkom Indonesia’s extensive national backbone and domestic points of presence will play a crucial role in supporting the new services, ensuring that digital content can be delivered safely and swiftly across Indonesia.

  • Singtel and Telkom forge deeper ties in regional data centres and fixed broadband

    Singtel and Telkom forge deeper ties in regional data centres and fixed broadband

    Singtel and its Indonesian partner Telkom, the parent company of Singtel’s regional associate Telkomsel, have signed two memoranda of understanding (MOU) which was witnessed by Indonesia’s minister of state-owned enterprises Erick Thohir and vice minister of state-owned enterprises Kartika Wirjoatmodjo. The first of the two MOUs covers collaboration in the area of data centres, which marks a significant step in advancing Singtel’s regional data centre strategy. The second MOU involves a collaboration to support Telkomsel’s transformation into Indonesia’s leading consumer fixed broadband and mobile operator through a fixed mobile convergence strategy with Telkom.

    Expansion of regional data centre footprint to Indonesia

    To capture growth opportunities arising from the unprecedented digitalisation and cloud adoption in ASEAN, Singtel has focused on establishing a data centre platform that will work with partners to build and acquire data centres in the region. ASEAN has been experiencing robust data centre growth and the Singapore and Indonesia markets are projected to more than double in size, accounting for over 60% of regional growth by 2025.

    As strategic partners for over two decades, this move into data centres expands on the close collaboration between Singtel and Telkom to build out Indonesia’s mobile communications and digital infrastructure.

    Singtel Group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon said, “As businesses rapidly digitalise, and with the growing adoption of IoT, artificial intelligence and 5G across the region, demand for high-quality data centres is on the rise. This partnership with Telkom is an important step for our data centre strategy, bringing together the prime assets, expertise and networks of two market leaders in data centre operations in Indonesia and Singapore. As the largest digital economy in ASEAN, Indonesia is a strategic data centre market which expands our platform’s footprint to cover the three fastest-growing locations in the region – Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. The platform will support the digital transformation needs of customers wanting to deploy into Indonesia, and Indonesian businesses looking to grow beyond the country. We look forward to deepening our longstanding collaboration with Telkom to capitalise on the favourable trends and tremendous market opportunity.”

    Telkom CEO Ririek Adriansyah said, “Telkom Group is currently consolidating our data centre business to answer the challenges of digital transformation. The regional data centre platform is a continuation of this data centre consolidation strategy and demonstrates our commitment to respond to customer needs and capture opportunities that will pave the way for our company to become a data centre player on a global level. These efforts require strategic partnerships with operators who have proven capabilities and track records. With its strengths and experience, Singtel is one of the strategic partners for Telkom in developing this regional data centre business.”

    Singtel is a leading operator of data centres in Singapore and has carved out its top-tier data centres, DC West and Kim Chuan 2, into a separate Singtel-owned entity with approximately 60 MW of capacity. In addition to securing a site in Tuas for a new integrated cable landing and data centre facility which will be ready in three to four years and add 30-40 MW in capacity, Singtel will continue to explore adding further capacity.

    An experienced data centre operator, Telkom has an existing data centre portfolio of 27 data centres in Indonesia and the region. It is also building a hyperscale data centre with 75 MW capacity to serve local and foreign companies and hyperscalers. Selected data centre assets from Telkom will be placed in the data centre platform. The companies will also collaborate on development opportunities and explore bringing third-party investors or partners into the platform.

    Besides Indonesia, Singtel has set its sights on the Thai data centre market. In February, Singtel signed a joint development agreement with Gulf Energy and Singtel’s regional associate AIS to start developing data centres in Thailand, and the new joint venture will be launched soon.

    Fixed mobile convergence strategy

    Singtel and Telkom will also jointly explore a fixed mobile convergence strategy for Telkomsel which will see an integration of its mobile business with Telkom’s consumer fixed broadband business. By combining the strengths of the two companies, Telkomsel will be able to enjoy significant synergies and enhance its leading position in the market with converged solutions that will give customers the best digital experience. This strategy will strengthen customer value proposition, in turn increasing customer lifetime value and household penetration.

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  • Telin Singapore secures OSPAR certification

    Telin Singapore secures OSPAR certification

    Indonesia’s PT Telkom has announced that its subsidiary in Singapore has secured certification that will allow it to serve a wider range of clients in the financial sector.

    Telin Singapore has completed an Outsourced Service Provider Audit Review (OSPAR) report signifying its compliance with the Association of Banks In Singapore (ABS) guidelines.

    The certification will allow the company to increase its client base in the financial sector, as local financial sector companies require technology service providers to be in compliance with ABS guidelines.

    An independent audit is a part of this certification process, and OSPAR meets this requirement.

    In addition, Telin Singapore has achieved Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance (PCI DSS) for companies that handle branded credit cards from the major providers.

    “The OSPAR proves that our controls and processes are secure and robust. Through obtaining OSPAR, our financial services clients could rest assured that their data is securely stored according to the highest security standards in our data centers,” Telin Singapore CEO Andreuw Th.A.F said.

    “A loss or breach of customer confidential data and disruption to banking services will result in reputational and financial damage to the financial institutions.”

  • Telkom Indonesia taps Brightcove to support OONA launch

    Telkom Indonesia taps Brightcove to support OONA launch

    Telkom Indonesia subsidiary Metranet has contracted Brightcove to provide technology for the launch of the OONA live and VOD mobile video app in Indonesia.

    Brightcove, which provides cloud solutions for managing, delivering and monetizing multi-screen video experiences, will provide its video platform to support the launch of the OONA app for Telkom Indonesia’s 135 million subscribers.

    OONA will stream 60 live TV channels and offer on-demand content, as well as serving video advertising with server side ad insertion technology.

    It integrates features including chat bots, chat with other viewers, offline caching, parental controls, screen captures, a virtual wallet and a 360-degree video player.

    “Metranet is excited to be the first to launch OONA for Indonesian market as part of our goal to bring first-class entertainment to Telkom Indonesia’s mobile customer base,” Metranet CEO Widi Nugroho said.

    “With 135 million potential viewers, we understand the pressure is intense to ensure that even with free content, the streaming experience for the user needs to be exceptional and the advertising experience should be seamless. This is why we selected Brightcove for their robust and scalable OTT video streaming architecture, industry-leading server-side ad insertion technology, proven track record of working with some of the world’s top OTT service providers, and established in-region technical support team.”

  • PT Telkom profit falls 14% in Q1

    PT Telkom profit falls 14% in Q1

    Indonesia’s PT Telkom has reported a 14% decline in first quarter profit to 5.73 trillion rupiah ($410.8 million), partly as a result of stricter competition.

    Revenue for the quarter grew 4.3% to 32.3 trillion rupiah, but tighter competition and the ongoing decline in revenue from legacy voice and SMS revenue impeded further growth.

    Data, internet and IT services revenue by comparison grew a strong 23.3% to 15.9 trillion rupiah due to increasing demand as a result of the growing use of smartphones.

    Mobile broadband subscribers grew 21.3% to 108.73 million subscribers, with mobile subsidiary Telkomsel reporting a net profit of 6.4 trillion rupiah and revenue of 21.9 trillion rupiah.

    On the fixed line front, consumer broadband revenue grew to 3.1 billion rupees with enterprise revenue increasing to 8.63 trillion rupees. Subscribers to Telkom’s IndiHome fiber broadband service nearly doubled to 5.74 million.

    Telkom’s capex for the quarter reached 6.13 trillion rupees, up from 6.06 trillion the year earlier, the report adds.

    The funds were primarily used to finance the construction of new base stations, expand access network and backbone infrastructure and develop the operator’s Sea Cable Communication System that supports its fixed and mobile broadband businesses.

     

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  • Telekom Malaysia signs backhaul deal with edotco

    Telekom Malaysia signs backhaul deal with edotco

    Telekom Malaysia has entered an agreement with regional infrastructure services company edotco aimed at providing backhaul services for Malaysian mobile operators’ LTE deployments.

    Under the partnership, Telekom Malayia will provide its next-generation backhaul (NGBH) services for connectivity between operators’ cell sites and their core network at edotco’s ground-based tower sites in selected areas.

    The two companies will also explore opportunities to provide common infrastructure via smart centralized radio access network (smart CRAN) services to allow operators to expand their coverage footprints.

    Malaysia-based edotco provides end-to-end tower services ranging from tower leasing, co-location, build-to-suit, energy, transmission and operation and maintenance. The company operates in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan and Myanmar, and has a portfolio of over 26,000 towers across these markets.

    “Telekom Malaysia is proud to be given the opportunity to fulfill our role as the strategic partner in the country’s economic development. This partnership allows us to share and converge our capabilities towards accelerating Malaysia to be digitally connected,” Telekom Malasia group CEO Dato’ Sri Mohammed Shazalli Ramly said.

    “Telekom Malaysia is also committed to support the Government’s aspiration in providing better broadband access to Malaysians nationwide and further embrace smart solutions by offering next generation services.”

    The collaboration is subject to the signing of a definitive agreement that is expected to be finalized within the next six months.

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  • PT Telkom adopts Palo Alto firewalls

    PT Telkom adopts Palo Alto firewalls

    Indonesia’s PT Telkom has moved to strengthen its security capabilities by adopting Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewalls.

    The operator will deploy Palo Alto’s Next Generation Security Platform for its security operations center to support its global expansion plans. Telkom aims to become one of the five largest telecoms operators in Southeast Asia.

    Telkom has replaced its legacy firewall systems with eight Palo Alto firewalls, as well as its network security management solution Panorama and its contextual threat intelligence service AutoFocus.

    Panorama provides  static rules and dynamic security updates to simplify the management of a changing threat landscape.

    “Palo Alto Networks has enabled us to take our security operations to a higher level. I now have complete visibility of threats, the team has become more skilled, and we’re better able to focus on the development of new services,” Telkom Indonesia VP of IT strategy and governance Sihmirmo Adi said.

    He said the operator expects the platform to help it save billions of rupiahs in future capex and spend significantly less time managing its network.

  • Telkom enters IoT alliance with Fujitsu

    Telkom enters IoT alliance with Fujitsu

    Indonesia’s PT Telkom has entered a two-year strategic partnership with Japan’s Fujitsu to pursue the co-creation of businesses utilizing the IoT and other digital technologies and leveraging Telkom’s network infrastructure.

    Under the collaboration, the companies will seek to apply IoT and other advanced technologies to sectors including smart cities, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics.

    The companies will initially conduct market research and verification of technical specifications, systems and service performance, before moving on to concept verification and then service co-creation.

    The collaboration is aimed at Indonesia’s large population of over 250 million and catering to the rapid expansion in internet usage in recent years. The companies said they aim to develop a digital society in Indonesia, and support Telkom’s goal of building a digital economy in the nation.

    Telkom operates a 106,000km broadband backbone across the country as well as a satellite system capable of serving Indonesia’s islands. The company is Indonesia’s largest operator, and is majority-owned by the government.

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  • PT Telkom launches TV-based video calling

    PT Telkom launches TV-based video calling

    Indonesia’s PT Telkom has soft-launched the market’s first TV-based video communications service, in collaboration with Huawei.

    The IndiHome Video Call service will allow subscribers to PT Telkom’s triple-play IndiHome fiber broadband, telephony and TV service to also use their TV to place video calls.

    The service combines IPTV and IMS functionality, incorporating a set-top box with integrated video communication capabilities and a webcam to support video communication between TV and TV, TV and smartphone as well as smartphone and smartphone.

    IndiHome Video Call supports high-definition video with a resolution up to 720p as well as HD voice.

    PT Telkom plans to launch the service commercially in the East Java, Bali and Nusa Tenggara area by the middle of next month.

    “With the soft launching of IndiHome Video Call, we hope that the presence of IndiHome may be useful to the community of East Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara,” PT Telkom’s district executive vice president for the region Suparwiyanto said.

    “IndiHome is easy and practical, a complete digital solution as well as a positive entertainment.”

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  • PT Telkom’s profit grows 24.9% in FY16

    PT Telkom’s profit grows 24.9% in FY16

    Indonesia’s PT Telkom has reported a 24.9% increase in net profit for FY16 to 19.35 trillion rupees ($1.45 billion), on the back of a strong performance in the company’s data and internet businesses.

    Total revenue grew 13.5% to 116.33 trillion rupees, with revenue from the company’s data, internet and IP business growing 31.5% from 2015 to account for 37% of total revenues.

    Fixed broadband subscribers grew 8.8% to 4.3 million, which includes 1.6 million subscribers to its IndiHome fiber broadband services.

    Wireless subsidiary Telkomsel, in which Telkom owns a 35% stake, reported a net income of 9.79 trillion rupiah, up from 7.818 trillion in 2015. Total users grew 13.9% year-on-year to 173.92 million, with mobile broadband users up 37.1% to 60 million.

    Telkom’s capex grew 10.6% year-on-year as the company spent heavily on fixed and mobile network expansion, mainly focused on access and backhaul infrastructure.

    The company said it had deployed nearly 25,000km of terrestrial and subsea fiber during the year, including with its participation in the recently-completed SEA-ME-WE 5 subsea cable project, which links 16 nations in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

  • Indonesia launches Telkom 3S satellite successfully

    Indonesia launches Telkom 3S satellite successfully

    The Indonesia’s biggest telecommunication company Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has successfully launched its Telkom 3S satellite from Arianespace’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, at 6.39 p.m. on February 14 local time or Wednesday at 4.39 am Jakarta time.

    The US$215 million worth satellite carries 24 C-band, eight extended C-band, and 10 Ku-band transponders, which intends to provide high-definition television services, faster mobile communications and Internet applications across the sprawling archipelago of over than 17,000 islands.

    “With Telkom 3S, Telkom will have a total of three satellites. The launching intends to increase the coverage since Telkom 1 and Telkom 2 has the same coverage with Telkom 3S. The reason is that our capacity is not enough; we still rent [transponders] from other countries,” Telkom’s president director Alex J. Sinaga said.

    Telkom 3S will first travel to 135.5 degrees east for testing purposes; then it will reach the final orbital position at 118 degrees east. The US$215 billion worth satellite is fitted with 24 C-band, eight extended C-band and 10 Ku-band transponders.

    Alex said that it would take ten days from the satellite launched until it could reach 135.5 degrees orbital position for testing purposes. After that, the spacecraft would be moved one degree a day to reach its fixed orbital position at 118 degrees east, he added.

    Top executives from PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia including president director Alex J. Sinaga (center), chief technology officer Abdus Somad Arief (second from right) and satellite project head Tonda Priyanto (right) pose after the successful launch of Telkom 3S on Tuesday. The satellite was launched according to plan at 6.39 p.m. from Kourou, French Guiana.(JP/Winny Tang)

    Arianespace has successfully orbited two satellites: Telkom 3s for Telkom Indonesia, together with SKY Brasil-1 for the operator AT&T/ DirectTV.

    “Arianespace is delighted to announce that SKY Brasil-1 and Telkom 3s have been separated as planned on the targeted geostationary orbit,” Stéphane Israël is the Chairman and CEO of Arianespace said in the satellite viewing site named Jupiter control room on Tuesday night local time.

    Replacing the position of Telkom 2, the Telkom 3S, which has a lifespan of 15 years, will cover Indonesia and a part of neighboring Malaysia.

    Apart from Indonesia, other countries, such as Brazil, Mexico and other South American countries, have also launched their satellites from the country.

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  • Telkom’s $250m satellite to better connect Indonesia’s islands

    Telkom’s $250m satellite to better connect Indonesia’s islands

    Close to the equator, French Guiana, a scarcely populated country with only 158,000 inhabitants, is regarded as an ideal place to launch satellites. Mostly covered by equatorial forest, the South American country provides a stable climate, as well as invulnerability to earthquakes and hurricanes. Lying just over 500 km north of the equator, Kourou provides an advantage for satellite launches, because the earth’s spinning boosts the propulsion of the rocket taking the satellite into space.

    In this part of Guiana, where a joint French and European spaceport has been built, Indonesia’s biggest telecommunication company Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) is set to release its latest satellite into space early in the morning of Feb. 15, Jakarta time. Called the Telkom 3S, the firm’s third satellite, which costs up to Rp 3.33 trillion (US$250 million), will provide high-definition television services, faster mobile communications and internet applications across the sprawling Indonesian archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, reaching primarily to the most remote areas.

    This will be enabled by new technology, high-frequency Kuband transponders, which will cut installation time and allow faster connections.

    “Unlike Telkom 1 and Telkom 2 Telkom 3S has Ku-band. The benefit is that the dishes needed to receive signals are smaller,” Telkom satellite project head Tonda Priyanto said on Sunday in Kourou.

    Indonesia has long struggled with poor information and communication technology infrastructure despite the fact that many of its citizens are already highly tech-savvy.

    The current administration kicked off late last year its ambitious Palapa Ring project in a bid to connect all areas nationwide through its fiber-optic network.

    However, only around one third of Indonesia’s area can be covered by terrestrial communications systems, leaving the rest to be linked through satellite systems.

    A McKinsey report released last September revealed that Indonesia could realize growth of an estimated 10 percent in the gross domestic product (GDP), equivalent to $150 billion, by 2025.

    “The need for satellite technology is absolute in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the supply is still low,” Telkom chief technology officer Abdus Somad Arief recently said.

    Overall, the Telkom 3S satellite will carry 49 transponders, adding to the 140 transponders that Telkom currently operates through its two orbiting satellites.

    Satellite builder Thales Alenia Space has handled the design, testing and in-orbit delivery of the satellite, while the satellite launch company Arianespace will be in charge of releasing the satellite into space.

    During the planned launch, Telkom 3S will be positioned at 118 degrees east, to replace Telkom 2. Telkom 2, which still has a life span of about four years, will be moved to another orbital position.

    In response to the satellite launch, Communications and Information Minister Rudiantara said the Telkom 3S satellite would definitely help meet the demand for better network quality in Indonesia.

    “I think that even if the government begins launching its own satellites, we will still be at a deficit even up to the year 2023,” he said. “What the government can do in the meantime is to give satellite lending rights to local companies to avoid dependence on foreign ones.”

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