MCIT Dreams Indonesia Internet as Fast as Korea

Jakarta - Minister of Communication Tifatul Sembiring optimistic speed internet in all major cities in Indonesia next year could be as tight as internet access in South Korea. Sure?

"If the 3G, Wimax roads, and roads also LTE in 2013, speed in all major cities of Indonesia would like in Seoul. Fixed in 3G continues, not dropped down to EDGE," believes Tifatul in Jakarta.

MCIT Tifatul Sembiring : "a South Korean capital Seoul are always in the category as a city / country with the world's fastest internet access. MCIT confident Indonesia could also be heading there next year."


In 2013 or later, according to Tifatul, two additional blocks remaining at 2.1 GHz 3G which will be auctioned by the selection of a beauty contest can already be used by two of the five existing 3G operators. Kominfo is also reviewing additional refarming 3G at 900 MHz.

Then to increase internet speed with new technology, as well Kominfo revealed the adoption of Long Term Evolution (LTE) for mobile 4G will begin operation next year with a 2.3 GHz frequency ranges.

As is known, the frequency range was also occupied by a Wimax broadband wireless access. It is possible, the owner of the license in the 2.3 GHz Wimax can also apply for organizing LTE.

"Because it's not all the way Wimax. Telkom has even retreated and restore the license. If LTE way, WiMax operators also would want to follow, "said Tifatul.

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