PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison or IOH) reported Q2 2025 revenue of IDR 13.5 trillion, a slight 0.3% decrease from the previous quarter. The decline reflects shifts in customer behavior and ongoing industry changes.

However, IOH maintained profitability with a net profit attributable to owners of IDR 1.024 trillion and an EBITDA of IDR 6.4 trillion, achieving a healthy EBITDA margin of 47.6%, supported by efficient cost management and operational discipline.

Focus on Operational Efficiency and Transformation Towards AI-TechCo

Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, stated, “We continue our commitment to sustaining profitability, improving operational efficiency, and advancing our transformation towards an AI TechCo.”

The average revenue per user (ARPU) stood at IDR 38.9 thousand, with a subscriber base reaching 95.4 million, in line with overall SIM consolidation trends.

Network Expansion and Consistent Investment in Digital Infrastructure

Indosat operates over 203,000 4G BTS sites, adding more than 15,000 BTS in the first half of the year.

Data traffic rose by 10.3% quarter-on-quarter, driven by ongoing infrastructure investments.

Capital expenditure (CAPEX) totaled IDR 7.5 trillion, with approximately 79% allocated to customer experience initiatives. The company’s net debt to EBITDA ratio remains stable at 0.49 times.

Indosat inaugurated the AI Experience Center (AIEC) in Jayapura, Papua, aiming to bring AI transformation to underserved communities, especially in the education and healthcare sectors.

Strategic Partnership in the National AI Center of Excellence

Indosat serves as a key partner of the AI Center of Excellence initiative by the Ministry of Communication and the Digital Republic of Indonesia.

Collaborating with global tech companies NVIDIA and Cisco, Indosat is committed to accelerating AI development in Indonesia, focusing on local talent development, business transformation towards AI-based models, and fostering innovation.

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