PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), together with Telkomsel, Telkom Infrastruktur Indonesia (InfraNexia), and Dayamitra Telekomunikasi (Mitratel), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT China Unicom Indonesia Operations (China Unicom) to explore cooperation in digital infrastructure, connectivity, and technology solutions for the Indonesian market (21/09).

The partnership brings together TelkomGroup’s infrastructure, customer ecosystem, and understanding of the domestic market with China Unicom’s international experience, technology capabilities, and global ecosystem network.

The MoU was signed in Jakarta by Telkom Director of Network Nanang Hendarno, together with the management teams of Telkomsel, InfraNexia, and Mitratel, and China Unicom Director Wu Xu Hua. Telkom Director of Strategic Business Development & Portfolio Seno Soemadji also attended the signing.

The agreement strengthens TelkomGroup’s efforts to build connections with global partners and expand the capabilities of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem.

Five Areas of Digital Technology Collaboration

The partnership uses a multilateral and reciprocal framework covering five main areas: data center ecosystems, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G solutions and use cases, connectivity, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The companies will explore opportunities to develop products, services, and business opportunities for enterprise customers in Indonesia. They will also explore access to global markets based on the capabilities and agreements of the parties involved.

TelkomGroup will combine its infrastructure, customer ecosystem, and domestic market knowledge with China Unicom’s international experience, technology capabilities, and global ecosystem network.

The collaboration will involve Telkomsel, InfraNexia, and Mitratel according to their respective capabilities and business portfolios. Each initiative may involve one or more TelkomGroup entities, depending on the relevance of the solution and customer needs.

China Unicom Brings Global Network Capabilities

China Unicom currently reaches more than 1.2 billion users worldwide. Its network is supported by nearly 5 million 5G base stations and more than 670,000 kilometers of submarine cable.

Telkom Director of Network Nanang Hendarno said, “Collaboration with China Unicom is a strategic step for TelkomGroup to strengthen the foundation of the national network amid the growing need for digital services. Through this initiative, we want to increase the capacity and reliability of our telecommunications and digital ecosystem, so that we can deliver increasingly optimal experiences and services to support enterprise customers in Indonesia.”

Nanang added, “The scale of China Unicom’s global network opens opportunities for TelkomGroup to exchange technical insights and world-class benchmarks. We are optimistic that this collaboration will accelerate network modernization and strengthen the competitiveness of national digital infrastructure going forward.”

Seno Soemadji said, “This partnership is part of TelkomGroup’s efforts to expand strategic cooperation with global partners that have complementary capabilities and experience. Through this multilateral framework, we want to combine TelkomGroup’s strengths with China Unicom’s global capabilities to open new business opportunities and deliver increasingly relevant value to customers and industries in Indonesia.”

China Unicom can use TelkomGroup infrastructure, including data center, cloud, and connectivity services. TelkomGroup, meanwhile, can use China Unicom’s technology capabilities and global ecosystem network to support solution development and explore access to international customers and markets.

Next Steps for the Partnership

The next stage of the collaboration will include market validation, exchanges of insights and global benchmarks, capability demonstrations, technical discussions, knowledge transfer, and exploration of joint initiatives.

Each opportunity identified will be evaluated based on market readiness, business value, and the roles and capabilities of the parties before being included in a definitive agreement.

The reciprocal framework also expands the potential cooperation beyond a conventional business-to-business relationship by allowing both groups to use the capabilities and ecosystems of their respective entities.

TelkomGroup will continue to hold the primary role in commercial relationships with customers in Indonesia. China Unicom’s engagement with TelkomGroup customers will be conducted jointly under TelkomGroup, with China Unicom providing support according to the agreed scope of cooperation.

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