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    "data": {
        "id": 1996610,
        "msgid": "following-successful-merger-xlsmart-operates-5g-network-in-88-cities-1790142757",
        "date": "2026-09-23 11:35:01",
        "title": "Following Successful Merger, XLSMART Operates 5G Network in 88 Cities",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Business",
        "summary": "PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk has secured four Ookla Speedtest Awards following its merger with Smartfren. The company aims to expand its 5G network coverage to 88 cities across Indonesia, leveraging an increased spectrum capacity.",
        "content": "<p>PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk (EXCL) has successfully secured four\nOokla Speedtest Awards for the Q1-Q2 2026 period, winning in the\ncategories of Best Mobile Network, Best 5G Network, Fastest 5G, and Best\n5G Video Experience. This achievement serves as a testament to XLSMART\u2019s\nsuccess in providing reliable and high-quality 5G networks and\nconnectivity in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Merza Fachys, Director &amp; Chief Regulatory Officer of XLSMART,\nstated that the awards received by XLSMART are inseparable from the\nsuccessful merger of XL Axiata and Smartfren in April 2025. The merger\nof these two entities has enabled XLSMART to expand its spectrum\nfourfold, allowing for the enhancement of 5G network services with a\ntarget of serving 5G networks in 88 cities across Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>XLSMART has also recorded a surge in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)\nof up to 23% year-on-year, indicating an increase in customer\ntransactions and data usage.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/following-successful-merger-xlsmart-operates-5g-network-in-88-cities-1790142757",
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    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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