#Telecommunications
XL Axiata-Smartfren merger set to revolutionize Indonesia's telecom industry
Telecommunication service operators PT XL Axiata (EXCL) and PT Smartfren Telecom (FREN) will announce the certainty of the merger which will form a new telecommunications entity called PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera (XLSMART).
Johnny Gerald Plate
Johnny Gerald Plate was born in Ruteng, Flores in 1956. He has a wife Maria Ana and has 3 children. He is the current Minister of Communication and Information Technology. Johnny took elementary school (SD) to high school (SMA) educators. He then continued his studies at Atmajaya Catholic University in 1986. He was quite active in various organizations while he was studying, it was noted that he had attended Menwa and was a member of the advisory board of the Indonesian Catholic Student Association (PMKRI).
Sinar Mas-Axiata partner to drive digital transformation, 5G innovation in SE Asia
Sinar Mas and Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata) signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to build a strong telecommunications and digital ecosystem in Southeast Asia in an event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday, January 27, 2025.