PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk recorded strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, supported by post-merger integration and improved operational efficiency. (12/05)

The company reported revenue of IDR 11.84 trillion, increasing 38% year-on-year. Normalized EBITDA reached IDR 5.43 trillion with a 46% margin, while normalized net income rose 254% year-on-year to IDR 1.37 trillion.

The company stated that it continued strengthening connectivity quality to support its mission of connecting Indonesians through a more integrated and high-quality network.

Data and Digital Services Drive 91.8% of Total Revenue

XLSMART confirmed that data and digital services remained the main revenue contributor, accounting for 91.8% of total revenue in Q1 2026.

Growth was supported by improved market conditions, customer portfolio optimization, and increased usage of value-added data services.

Blended ARPU increased to IDR 47.3 thousand, reflecting stronger monetization of data services and rising customer usage.

Network Expansion and BTS Growth Support Rising Data Traffic

The company reported a 36% year-on-year increase in service traffic, reaching 3,867 Petabytes, driven by higher demand for digital services including video streaming, mobile gaming, and cloud-based applications.

XLSMART expanded its infrastructure base, with BTS increasing 54% year-on-year to more than 253 thousand units.

Network consolidation also progressed, with approximately 40.3 thousand sites integrated and around 4.9 thousand new sites added to expand coverage and capacity.

The company also completed about 77% of its tower dismantling target as part of post-merger efficiency efforts.

5G Rollout Expands to 43 Cities Across Indonesia

The company continued accelerating its 5G expansion, reaching 43 cities by the end of March 2026.

XLSMART stated that 5G is being developed to support faster, more stable, and seamless connectivity for increasing digital demands such as streaming, gaming, productivity, and future AI and cloud adoption.

During the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr period, the company maintained service quality despite a 21% increase in data traffic.

Capex in Q1 2026 totaled IDR 2.25 trillion, allocated to network integration, 5G expansion, infrastructure modernization, and customer experience improvements.

The company also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen employee experience through a collaborative work culture and digital talent development.

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