Recognition at MWC26 underscores the role of Telkomsel’s 5G in accelerating industrial productivity
Barcelona, Spain, March xxth 2026 – Telkomsel has demonstrated the real benefits of 5G for industrial productivity by winning the Market Development Award – 5G Enterprise Network Solutions (ENS) at the GTI Awards 2026, held as part of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026) in Barcelona.
The award recognizes their initiative, “Accelerating Industry 4.0: How Telkomsel Forged Indonesia’s National 5G Smart Manufacturing Benchmark”, which developed a next‑generation 5G/5G‑A private network at Pegaunihan, Pegatron’s 85,000 m² smart manufacturing facility located in Batam. A “private 5G network” refers to a dedicated 5G network built exclusively for an industrial environment, offering higher stability, speed, and security than public networks.
The implementation of Telkomsel’s latest 5G technologies is helping Pegatron factories operate with greater agility, efficiency, and reliability in the industry 4.0 era. By enabling seamless integration between new digital systems and existing equipment, while also empowering workers with modern digital skills, the collaboration supports manufacturers in adapting to increasingly dynamic operational needs.
Since its deployment, the initiative has strengthened day‑to‑day production processes, making operations more responsive, minimizing disruptions, and enhancing the overall manufacturing experience. This collaboration has also set a new reference point for Indonesia’s industrial digitalization journey, opening opportunities for broader 5G, IoT, and AI adoption across the country.
Wong Soon Nam, Chief of Strategy & Planning Officer at Telkomsel, stated, “We are grateful for this recognition from GTI. At its core, technologies like 5G and AI should simplify industrial operations – making processes faster, more efficient, and more reliable. In the manufacturing sector, we have demonstrated how the right application of technology can unlock new economic opportunities and strengthen Indonesia’s industral competitiveness. Moving forward, we remain committed to expanding the adoption of 5G/5G‑Advanced to deliver increasingly intelligent and sustainable industrial solutions.”
C.Y. Feng, General Manager of Pegatron Broadband Products Business Group, said, “We are proud to collaborate with Telkomsel in delivering a 5G implementation that brings tangible impact to factory operations. The private 5G network, combined with automation and analytics, enables us to manage production with greater responsiveness and precision. This award reinforces our commitment to continuously supporting the transformation of Indonesia’s manufacturing sector.”
The Global TD‑LTE Initiative (GTI) is a global alliance of operators and technology companies driving the advancement of 4G, 5G, and 5G‑Advanced. The GTI Awards recognize innovation and commercial practices that accelerate the adoption of 5G/5G‑A and AI‑driven solutions across industries, including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and smart cities.
More information is available at gtigroup.org.
