JAKARTA - Throughout 2020, Telkomsel plans to build around 23,000 units of 4G base transceiver station (BTS) throughout Indonesia, as a manifestation of its commitment to creating leading-edge technology network access that is evenly distributed in all population areas in the country.
Telkomsel Network Director, FM Venusiana R said, "We continue to accelerate the growth of broadband networks, especially 4G, which is aggressive to support the digital lifestyle ecosystem, along with an increase in data traffic of around 52% during 2019 compared to last year (YoY). We are also expanding and deploying the 4G LTE network by considering the growing penetration of 4G service-based devices. The main thing about the expansion of our 4G network is our efforts to ensure that the dynamic digital lifestyle needs of our customers are met."
4G BTS that will be built by Telkomsel throughout 2020 will also apply the latest technology in the development of network infrastructure that can increase the capacity and speed of network access up to three times the regular 4G BTS that Telkomsel has previously presented.
Telkomsel is also very aggressive in implementing 4G LTE technology on the 900Mhz frequency to expand its reach and strengthen its signal especially for customers in the house or building. With this implementation, Telkomsel is now increasingly expanding its range of 4G services to reach more than 95% of the population in all cities / regencies in Indonesia. (LM)