#Telecommunications
Telkom subsidiary NeutraDC launches AI data center in Batam with 18MW capacity
Telkom’s subsidiary, NeutraDC, has inaugurated an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused data center named NeutraDC Nxera in the Kabil Integrated Industrial Estate, Batam with an installed capacity of 18 megawatts (MW).
Telkom to divest fiber unit Infranexia amid push for long-term growth
State telecommunications company, PT Telkom Indonesia is preparing to divest one of its key assets, PT Telkom Infrastruktur Indonesia (Infranexia), which specializes in fiber-optic business operations.
Foreign investors snap up Telkom shares as it sharpens focus on key business lines
Foreign investors have been actively buying shares of PT Telkom Indonesia, recording a net purchase of Rp1.45 trillion (US$89.7 million), subsequently pushing the stock price up 16 percent since the start of the week through Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima satellite launch scheduled for next month from Florida
PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) is set to launch the Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite next month from Florida’s Space Coast, USA.
Nezar Patria appointed President Commissioner of Indosat
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) Nezar Patria, has been appointed President Commissioner of PT Indosat following the company’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS) for the 2024 fiscal year, held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Indosat plans major business expansion into AI, IoT, and defense tech
Telecommunication compant PT Indosat (ISAT) has announced plans to expand into several new business lines − pending shareholders’ approval − meant to significantly support Indonesia’s ongoing digital transformation, with new ventures focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), defense and security technologies, and market research.
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.