Experts agree that Indonesia\u2019s geographical challenges require the\nintegration of various technologies rather than relying on a single\nsolution. This was evident at a seminar organised by Institut Teknologi\nBandung (ITB) to promote national digital literacy, titled \u2018FTTH, FWA\n& Mobile Broadband: Which Strategy is Best for Accelerating\nEquitable Distribution and Improving Digital Access Performance in\nIndonesia\u2019, held at the East Auditorium of ITB Campus on Tuesday\n(7\/4).<\/p>\n
The seminar spotlighted three main technologies\u2014Fiber to the Home\n(FTTH), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and Mobile Broadband\u2014as pillars of\nnational connectivity. The discussion forum brought together\nperspectives from academics, regulators, industry practitioners, and\ntechnology equipment providers. This approach is expected to provide a\ncomprehensive overview of each technology\u2019s role in the national\ntelecommunications ecosystem, while encouraging the formation of more\neffective strategies to accelerate equitable digital access in\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n
In the discussion session, Ian Josef Matheus Edward, Chairman of the\nIndonesian Telecommunication Industry and Regulation Policy Study Centre\nat STEI ITB, emphasised that no single technology can serve as a\ncomplete solution.<\/p>\n
\u2018FTTH offers the best capacity and stability, while FWA provides\nflexibility and rapid deployment. Both need to be positioned as\ncomplementary solutions to expand digital access. Each technology has\ndifferent characteristics and strengths. Wireless technology excels in\nease of deployment, while FTTH remains the primary choice for service\nquality and reliability,\u2019 he stated.<\/p>\n
From the regulator\u2019s perspective, Denny Setiawan, Director of Digital\nInfrastructure Strategy and Policy at the Ministry of Communication and\nDigital of the Republic of Indonesia, affirmed the importance of\ncommitment to equitable development.<\/p>\n
\u2018We encourage broadband service development not to focus only on\ndensely populated areas but also to reach underserved regions. Rollout\ncommitments will continue to be monitored to ensure equitable digital\naccess,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Hendra Gunawan, Chief Technology Officer of MyRepublic\nIndonesia, highlighted field implementation strategies. \u2018FTTH and FWA\nare not meant to replace each other but to complement one another. FTTH\nremains the main backbone, while FWA accelerates penetration in areas\nnot yet reached by fibre. This aligns with MyRepublic\u2019s commitment to\nimproving internet performance and equitable access through\nstrengthening FTTH in major cities and FWA as an accelerator in regions\n2 and 3,\u2019 he revealed.<\/p>\n
From the technology side, Iman Hirawadi, Telecom Solutions Architect\n& Business Consultant at ZTE Indonesia, explained the readiness of\nthe device ecosystem. \u2018FWA technology is now increasingly mature with 4G\nand 5G support. The next challenge is achieving economies of scale so\nthat devices become more affordable to the wider public,\u2019 he stated.<\/p>\n
Complementing the discussion, Merza Fachys, Secretary General of the\nIndonesian All Telecommunications Providers Association, highlighted\nindustry dynamics from a service perspective. \u2018Each technology has a\ndifferent role. Fixed broadband excels in stability, while mobile offers\nflexibility. The most important thing is how policies can create a\nbalanced and sustainable ecosystem,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n
The seminar also forms part of public education efforts, particularly\nfor students as the next generation of the digital industry. Through\nthis event, it is hoped that understanding of broadband technology\ndevelopment strategies can be conveyed more widely.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/integration-of-ftth-and-fwa-becomes-key-to-equitable-digital-access-1775591489", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }