Telecommunications Operators at Constitutional Court: The Term 'Internet Quota Expiry' is Inaccurate

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Several telecommunications operators have stressed that the term ‘internet quota expiry’ in case numbers 33/PUU-XXIV/2026 and 273/PUU-XXIII/2025 is inaccurate.

At the Constitutional Court (MK), the petitions numbered 33/PUU-XXIV/2026 and 273/PUU-XXIII/2025 challenge the scheme where unused internet quota lapses upon the end of the active period.

“What is provided to customers is the right of access to network capacity for a specific volume and period. Therefore, the term ‘quota expiry’ is not appropriate,” said Adhi Putranto, Vice President of Simpati Product Marketing, representing Telkomsel at the hearing for case numbers 33/PUU-XXIV/2026 and 273/PUU-XXIII/2025 on Thursday (16/4/2026).

Machdi Fauzi, representing Indosat as Vice President Head of Ecosystem Regulatory Affairs, affirmed that internet services constitute access services.

Internet packages, according to Machdi, represent a contractual relationship between the operator and the customer.

In that scheme, the price, data quota, and validity period form an integrated service that cannot be separated.

“Mobile internet services are the provision of access to telecommunications networks, not a transaction of buying and selling goods that gives rise to permanent ownership rights,” Machdi explained.

He also aligned with Indosat’s position, stating that internet quota is not a good that can be owned by customers.

“What is being traded is the service, not a good,” said Sukaca.

Internet quota, Sukaca explained, is part of the billing system that determines the right to use the service for a certain period.

Therefore, quota cannot be classified as an object under civil law perspectives. XL also emphasised that the company gains no additional profit from customers’ unused quota.

“There is no additional revenue arising from unused quota after the active period ends,” Sukaca asserted firmly.