Mitratel Teams Up With Airbus Subsidiary to Boost Indonesia's Telecommunications Infrastructure
PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk (Mitratel) and AALTO HAPS Limited (AALTO), a subsidiary of Airbus, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue and strengthen strategic collaboration in the development of Stratospace and telecommunications infrastructure in Indonesia.
Under the MoU, AALTO will serve as the provider of Stratospace connectivity services and operate Stratocraft, including placement, operation, and management of connectivity solutions based on a High Altitude Platform System (HAPS). Meanwhile, Mitratel, as a leading provider of telecommunications tower infrastructure and the operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk, will support the collaboration by providing and managing the tower infrastructure services required to support the initiative effectively.
The MoU signing took place on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 2 March 2026, marking an important milestone in reaffirming the commitment of both parties to deliver innovative, reliable and sustainable connectivity solutions in Indonesia. The expansion of the cooperation scope continues from the MoU signed by both companies in 2023.
Mitratel is driving innovation while anticipating technological readiness for deployment. Using a structured implementation framework, the capabilities and potential contributions of each party will be evaluated comprehensively through a comprehensive feasibility study. The study will cover business, financial, technical, operational, geographic, commercial, legal, regulatory, taxation, and other relevant aspects to ensure prudent planning and execution.
In addition, the parties will coordinate and undertake the necessary processes to obtain permissions, approvals, and documentation from government agencies and related bodies, while complying with all applicable laws and regulations in Indonesia and the relevant jurisdictions. The Chief Executive Officer of Mitratel, Theodorus Ardi Hartoko, stressed that the collaboration aligns with Mitratel’s commitment to strengthening Indonesia’s national digital infrastructure ecosystem.
‘Through a strategic collaboration with AALTO, we aim to build an integrated synergy model between tower infrastructure and HAPS technology to improve the quality, coverage, and resilience of telecommunications services in Indonesia. The extension of the MoU provides a stronger foundation for both parties to carry out comprehensive studies and develop a measured implementation road map aligned with Good Corporate Governance principles,’ he said in a written statement on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
The collaboration will be conducted in adherence to good governance principles and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations in Indonesia and the relevant jurisdictions. Separately, Telkom Indonesia’s Director of Strategic Business Development & Portfolio, Seno Soemadji, said the collaboration initiative is part of Telkom Group’s strategy to explore future connectivity solutions that complement terrestrial infrastructure.
‘This collaboration reflects TelkomGroup’s long-term strategic commitment to building a future-ready and sovereign national digital infrastructure for Indonesia. As the digital economy accelerates, resilience and equity of connectivity are key factors in strengthening national competitiveness. We view HAPS technology as a strategic enabler to expand service reach, strengthen network resilience, and unlock new service models, especially in regions with geographic challenges and limited access. The extension of the MoU provides a structured framework to ensure that future implementations can proceed sustainably, with good governance, and in line with Indonesia’s national digital transformation agenda,’ said Seno Soemadji.
Meanwhile, AALTO Chief Executive Officer Hughes Boulnois said the strengthened collaboration is taking place amid rising commercial momentum for Stratospace technology.
‘We are strengthening our collaboration with Mitratel at a time when Stratospace technology is showing increasing commercial potential. With Zephyr’s ability to deliver direct-to-device connectivity, we can help close coverage gaps in Indonesia’s 3T regions and strengthen the national network resilience. Our partners in the Asia-Pacific region position this area as a growth hub for AALTO and an important part of the new phase of global connectivity,’ he said.
With the MoU extended to October 2027, Mitratel and AALTO will broaden the scope of collaboration to continue evaluating, refining, and realising the synergies between HAPS technology and telecommunications infrastructure. This effort is part of a joint commitment to promote equitable connectivity access and accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation.