MyRepublic Indonesia has affirmed that Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and\nFixed Wireless Access (FWA) technologies do not replace each other but\ncomplement one another to accelerate the equitable distribution of\nbroadband access in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
This was stated at a seminar organised by Institut Teknologi Bandung\n(ITB) titled \u201cFTTH, FWA & Mobile Broadband: Which Strategy is Best\nfor Accelerating Digital Access Equity in Indonesia.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chief Technology Officer of MyRepublic Indonesia, Hendra Gunawan,\nsaid that the two technologies have different characteristics and\nchallenges, requiring approaches tailored to regional conditions.<\/p>\n
\u201cFTTH and FWA have different challenge characteristics, from\ninvestment needs and construction complexity in FTTH to spectrum\nlimitations and service quality in FWA,\u201d Hendra said during the\ndiscussion.<\/p>\n
He explained that MyRepublic applies a region-based strategy,\nfocusing FTTH on densely populated areas with high bandwidth needs,\nwhile using FWA to accelerate service penetration in semi-urban\nareas.<\/p>\n
According to Hendra, FTTH remains the main backbone for delivering\nstable, high-capacity internet connectivity. Meanwhile, FWA serves as a\ncomplement to expand service reach, especially in areas not yet covered\nby fibre optic networks.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe development of FTTH and FWA is not heading towards substitution\nbut mutual complementation. FWA opens new market opportunities, while\nFTTH remains the primary backbone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He added that the dynamics of FWA service prices in the market do not\ndirectly impact FTTH services but remain an industry concern in shaping\nfuture price expectations.<\/p>\n
Hendra also affirmed that MyRepublic has introduced stable,\nhigh-capacity full fibre optic-based internet services to support\nvarious digital needs of the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cMyRepublic\u2019s FTTH service is a choice for the public needing\nhigh-quality and consistent internet connections, both for productivity\nand entertainment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION<\/p>\n
On the other hand, FWA is seen as an alternative solution to bring\nbroadband access to areas not reached by fibre. Hendra emphasised that\nFTTH, FWA, and cellular networks should be viewed as mutually supportive\nsolutions, not competitors.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith a customer needs-based and regional condition approach, we are\noptimistic about delivering more equitable, high-quality, and affordable\nconnectivity,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
He also assessed that regulatory support and incentives from the\ngovernment will greatly determine the industry\u2019s speed in expanding\ndigital service reach in Indonesia.<\/p>\n
MyRepublic\u2019s participation in the seminar is part of the company\u2019s\nefforts to contribute to the development of the national digital\necosystem through cross-sector collaboration.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing forward, we are committed to continuing to provide\nhigh-quality internet services through adaptive and sustainable network\ndevelopment, as well as supporting the acceleration of digital access\nequity throughout Indonesia,\u201d Hendra concluded.<\/p>\n
For information, MyRepublic Indonesia is a provider of fibre\noptic-based internet and subscription TV services that offers\nconnectivity solutions for the residential segment through FTTH and FWA\nnetworks to expand internet access in various regions.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ftth-and-fwa-complement-each-other-to-accelerate-internet-equality-1775591494", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }