Telkomsel Enterprise, in collaboration with Ericsson, unveiled innovative Green Telco Solutions featuring the 5G Far Edge product at Solution Day Telkomsel 2025. This partnership highlights their joint commitment to building sustainable, energy-efficient networks that extend reliable connectivity to Indonesia’s remote regions, where stable internet has long been a challenge.
Connecting Indonesia’s Westernmost Frontier
As part of Indonesia’s vast archipelago, the Nias Islands have long faced significant barriers to digital connectivity. Challenging terrain, oceanic separation, and the impracticality of fiber optic deployment left communities reliant on unstable satellite and legacy radio links, resulting in high latency, inconsistent service, and limited capacity that hindered access to education, commerce, and social services.
To address these challenges, Telkomsel Enterprise and Ericsson deployed an integrated, energy-efficient solution specifically designed for remote island environments. By combining compact microwave backhaul with a lightweight Far Edge Core architecture and local content delivery capabilities, the partnership established a resilient, fiber-independent network that can thrive where conventional infrastructure cannot. This solution not only improves connectivity but also supports Telkomsel’s broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, promoting inclusive and sustainable digital growth across the country.
With stronger, more stable internet access, previously disconnected villages on Nias and nearby islands such as Hibala, Hinako, and Tello now have new opportunities. The improved network has supported online learning, digital payments, remote healthcare, and small business growth. Local industries, including farming and fishing, have also benefited from better access to information and markets.
These developments are helping close the digital divide and ensuring that even the most remote communities can participate in Indonesia’s digital future.
Building for a Sustainable Future
The use of energy-efficient technologies has made the network both scalable and cost-effective. Improved data performance and reduced latency have lowered operational demands while preparing the infrastructure for future innovations, including 5G.
This collaboration shows how thoughtful, strategic deployment can deliver real benefits, enhancing quality of life, supporting economic development, and advancing environmental responsibility.
The deployment of Far Edge Core and local content caching has also reduced inter-island traffic and improved overall network efficiency. These improvements demonstrate that it’s possible to combine performance, sustainability, and reach in a single solution.
Through this partnership, Indonesia is strengthening its position as a leader in green, inclusive telecommunications across Southeast Asia. With continued investment in responsible technology, new social and economic opportunities are emerging for communities once left behind.
Want to learn more about how Telkomsel and Ericsson are shaping the future of connectivity? Visit Solution Day Telkomsel 2025 here to explore the innovations driving this transformation.
