Telco in Indonesia

GSM OPERATORS

PT Telekomunikasi Selular is the market leader in Cellular Telecommunications Services (mobile operator) in Indonesia, having a share of more than 50% of the total Indonesian cellular market which consists of over 18 million active users. The company served 9.6 million customers by the end of 2003, 90% of which are prepaid users, on a nationwide network covering about 80% of the population of this fourth most populous country in the world. Telkomsel operates a Dual Band GSM 900/1800 network in Indonesia, completed with GPRS services, WiFi hotspots and now EDGE technology in selected locations. The company is jointly owned by PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk 65% and Singapore Telecom ) 35%.

The company has a nationwide network covering about 80% of the population of the fourth most populous country in the world with a population of over 250 million people (this is one of the growth hotspots for mobile telecommunications in the Asian market). Telkomsel operates a Dual Band GSM 900/1800 network in Indonesia, complete with GPRS services, WiFi hotspots and EDGE technology in selected locations. More information.

PT Indosat , Tbk was established in 1967 as a foreign investment company to provide international telecommunications services in Indonesia, commencing its operations in 1969 with the inauguration of the Jatiluhur earth station. In1980, the Government of Indonesia acquired all of the shares of Indosat, which then became a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). In 1994, Indosat listed its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the Surabaya Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, achieving the distinction of being the first SOE to be listed overseas.

From 1969 until 1990, Indosat provided switched and non-switched international telecommunications services, including international direct dialling telephony, international data network communications, international leased lines and international television transmission services.

Entering the 21st century and in keeping with the global trends, the Government of Indonesia decided to deregulate the national telecommunications sector, opening it up to free market competition. From 2001, all cross-ownerships between Indosat and the domestic telecommunications provider, Telkom, have been eliminated, whereas the exclusivity rights of the two telecommunications service providers will be terminated in several stages.

Indosat pursued a main course of development of its cellular business starting in the mid 90’s. In 2001, we established PT Indosat Multi Media Mobile (IM3), followed by acquiring full control of PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia, thus making IndosatGroup the second largest cellular operator in Indonesia.

At the end of 2002, the Government of Indonesia undertook a 41.94% divestment of its shares in Indosat to Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte. Ltd. through the holding company of Indonesia Communications Limited. With this divestment, Indosat is once again a foreign investment company, offering full fledged, integrated network and services in information and communication solutions.

On November 2003, following the signing of the Merger Deed to merge Satelindo, IM3 and Bimagraha into Indosat, Indosat emerges as a cellular focused Full Network Service Provider (FNSP). By consolidating its cellular, fixed telecommunications and MIDI services into a single organization, Indosat is well-positioned to be the telecommunication service provider with the comprehensive range of products offering in Indonesia. More information

PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk. (XL) obtained the Global system for Mobile Communications (GSM) 900 spectrum allocation license from Indonesian authority in September 1995, whereas its commercial operation started in October 1996, providing GSM cellular network and services in the country, in two allocated bandwidth of GSM 900 and subsequently the superior GSM 1800. XL was the first private company to provide mobile telephone service in Indonesia.

As private company, XL is collaboration between several companies, of local and foreign investments, all which have reputable track and experience in telecommunication industry. XL benefits from the synergy, as well as from each of the shareholders’ specialized expertise.

At present, XL mainly provides cellular services for voice & data telecommunication, with several additionals, such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Besides for individual cell phone users, XL Business Solution division provides leased line and other packaged GSM cellular services to corporate clients and some local Internet Service Providers (ISP).

In the end of December 2005, the 130th XL Center was established, while on November 2005 XL Kita has reached 22,006 that spread out around Indonesia. XL Center helps customers to get updated information about the XL services and features as well as provides start-up vouchers for new users, and reload voucher for prepaid users. The voucher card, now also available electronically, can be obtained from retailers and many XL outlets throughout this country, as well as some major banks’ ATM, or by contacting our XL call center. More information

CDMA OPERATORS

TELKOM is the principal provider of local and domestic telecommunication services in Indonesia. TELKOM’s objective is to become a leading full service and network provider in Indonesia through the provision of a wide range of communication services.

TELKOM also provides a wide range of other communication services, including telephone network interconnection services, multimedia, data and Internet communication related services, satellite transponder leasing, leased line intelligent network and related services, cable television and VoIP services.

TELKOMFlexi is one of TELKOM’s products that provide limited mobility services by using CDMA2000 network. The service coverage of TELKOMFlexi is nationwide. More information

Bakrie Telecom has been one of the pioneers in Indonesia ’s telecommunication industry. It has certainly been the leader in providing affordable fixed wireless services to customers, particularly those in the underserviced areas. Having adopted the more spectrum efficient Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, Bakrie Telecom is now poised to become a nationwide operator with its Esia brand.

Since its launch in September 2003, Esia has been a market shaker and mover. We have introduced various products and programs that customers find to be highly attractive, and soon our innovations are replicated by other operators-fixed as well as mobile wireless. Bakrie Telecom is now the fastest growing telecom operator in Indonesia , offering a growing portfolio of products and services.

A subsidiary of the diversified Bakrie Brothers, we have entered the nationwide telecom industry by continuously creating “disruptive innovations” Our “Talk Time” public awareness program, for example, has changed the way subscribers view their monthly bills, repositioned the pulsa frame of mind as more expensive and convinced the public that Esia offers the best value for money.

We exist not only to serve the telecom users by introducing innovative disruptions but, more importantly, to help redefine the industry to ensure that telecommunication will bring the maximum benefits to the people of Indonesia. More information

Mobile-8 is a new cellular operator which was established in December 2002. To meet the ever increasing need of mobile communication services in Indonesia, Mobile-8 offers its product called Fren which was launched on the 8th December 2003.

In the process of deploying the technology, Mobile-8 strategically teams up with Qualcomm as its supplier of the CDMA technology and Korea Telecom Freetel (KTF) as its Operation & Maintenance consultant.

To make possible for its customers to enjoy various attractive and innovative features and services, Mobile-8 deploys CDMA2000 1x and CDMA2000 1x EV-DO technology which is supported by close to 465 BTS within Java island.

Mobile-8 aspires to satisfy cellular user’s need of their lifestyle’s ease, and gives exciting and enjoyable features and services. More information

PT Indosat Tbk was established in 1967 as a foreign investment company to provide international telecommunications services in Indonesia, commencing its operations in 1969 with the inauguration of the Jatiluhur earth station. In1980, the Government of Indonesia acquired all of the shares of Indosat, which then became a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). In 1994, Indosat listed its shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the Surabaya Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, achieving the distinction of being the first SOE to be listed overseas.

From 1969 until 1990, Indosat provided switched and non-switched international telecommunications services, including international direct dialling telephony, international data network communications, international leased lines and international television transmission services.

Entering the 21st century and in keeping with the global trends, the Government of Indonesia decided to deregulate the national telecommunications sector, opening it up to free market competition. From 2001, all cross-ownerships between Indosat and the domestic telecommunications provider, Telkom, have been eliminated, whereas the exclusivity rights of the two telecommunications service providers will be terminated in several stages.

Indosat pursued a main course of development of its cellular business starting in the mid 90’s. In 2001, we established PT Indosat Multi Media Mobile (IM3), followed by acquiring full control of PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia, thus making IndosatGroup the second largest cellular operator in Indonesia.

At the end of 2002, the Government of Indonesia undertook a 41.94% divestment of its shares in Indosat to Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte. Ltd. through the holding company of Indonesia Communications Limited. With this divestment, Indosat is once again a foreign investment company, offering full fledged, integrated network and services in information and communication solutions.

On November 2003, following the signing of the Merger Deed to merge Satelindo, IM3 and Bimagraha into Indosat, Indosat emerges as a cellular focused Full Network Service Provider (FNSP). By consolidating its cellular, fixed telecommunications and MIDI services into a single organization, Indosat is well-positioned to be the telecommunication service provider with the comprehensive range of products offering in Indonesia. In the beginning of 2005, Indosat was launched CDMA2000 1x service with StarOne brand. More information