XLSMART Targets Completion of 5G Network Across 88 Cities, Covering 50% of Indonesia's Population

XLSMART targets completing 5G deployment across 88 cities in Indonesia, allowing approximately 50% of the country’s population to enjoy 5G services from the operator.

“We are targeting to complete 5G in 88 cities this year. If we succeed with 88 cities, in terms of population coverage that is already around more than 50%. So 50% of Indonesia’s population will be able to enjoy 5G from XLSMART,” said Merza Fachys, Director and Chief Regulatory Officer of XLSMART, in Jakarta on Friday evening (13 March 2026).

He explained that 5G usage extends beyond mobile phones to industrial applications, including agribusiness, to support economic development and increase public income.

Currently, XLSMART has acquired 2 million 5G customers. Regarding customer growth, he stated that it depends on the availability of 5G-capable handsets in the market.

“If the handphone is not yet 5G-capable, it cannot access it. That’s why we hope that 5G handphones will become increasingly affordable and abundant, so more people can choose them,” said Merza.

For now, XLSMART will prepare its 5G network and be ready to serve customers. The pricing is promised to be comparable or even cheaper.

Coverage also extends across all regions, not concentrated in one location. “Every corner already has 5G. Turn left – 5G, turn right – 5G, go straight – 5G. Everything already has 5G,” he stated.

Merza explained that XLSMART’s goal is to satisfy its customers. The public’s needs are not about 4G or 5G networks per se, but about good quality connectivity.

The best connectivity must be accessible wherever people are, from Java to Papua. This is what XLSMART aims to achieve.

“What is important is that I get satisfactory connectivity. That is our sole objective. We want to satisfy our customers,” Merza clarified.