XLSmart plans to strengthen its national network after the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) named the company one of the winners of the 2026 radio frequency spectrum selection for the 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz bands (22/07). The new spectrum allocation is expected to increase network capacity while accelerating more equal digital access across Indonesia.

Komdigi Awards XLSmart New Spectrum

The additional spectrum will enable XLSmart to strengthen its 4G and 5G services while delivering broader, more reliable, and higher-quality connectivity for customers across Indonesia.

The company said the new spectrum also represents a responsibility to provide better services while fulfilling all network development commitments set during the selection process.

"This trust is a major responsibility for XLSmart. We will use the new spectrum allocation to provide a broader, more reliable, and higher-quality network so that communities, businesses, schools, and public services across Indonesia can enjoy an even better digital experience," said XLSmart President Director and CEO Rajeev Sethi.

"We are also committed to fulfilling all development obligations set during the selection process on schedule. Through the use of this spectrum, we want to ensure more customers can enjoy faster, more stable internet services that reach more areas across Indonesia," he added.

New Spectrum to Strengthen 4G and 5G Services

According to the company, the 700 MHz spectrum offers wider coverage and better signal penetration. This makes it suitable for expanding services in rural areas, remote regions, and locations that have not been optimally served.

The company said the spectrum will help accelerate more equal digital access for communities in different parts of Indonesia.

Meanwhile, the 2.6 GHz spectrum will increase network capacity to provide faster, more stable, and higher-quality internet services, particularly in areas with high data traffic demand.

The spectrum will also support the faster development of 5G services as demand for digital services requiring greater network capacity continues to grow.

XLSmart Secures 30 MHz and 50 MHz Bandwidth

XLSmart obtained 30 MHz of bandwidth in the 700 MHz band with a bid value of Rp1.0602 trillion. The company also secured 50 MHz of bandwidth in the 2.6 GHz band.

The company said the new spectrum allocation is a strategic investment to improve connectivity for communities, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), businesses, and the public sector that increasingly rely on digital services.

XLSmart added that the spectrum will provide an important foundation to accommodate continued growth in customer data traffic while maintaining service quality.

Spectrum Supports Network Integration

As the company formed through the merger of XL Axiata and Smartfren, XLSmart said the additional spectrum will accelerate the integration of its network.

The company said customers are expected to benefit from better service quality, larger network capacity, and a more consistent digital experience across Indonesia through more efficient use of network assets.

XLSmart also said it remains optimistic that the new spectrum will accelerate nationwide digital connectivity while supporting an inclusive, competitive, and sustainable digital economy.

The company will continue coordinating with Komdigi to ensure all implementation stages and development commitments are completed on schedule in accordance with applicable regulations.

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