Nokia Networks deploys LTE technology in Indonesia

NEW DELHI: Indonesia’s mobile communication services company PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk ("Smartfren") had selected Nokia Networks' for rolling out TDD-FDD LTE network in that country.

Under the contract, Nokia Networks deployed the network in 11 cities across Western Indonesia, including Jakarta, the state capital, utilizing both TDD and FDD spectrum frequencies right from the start of the project.

Nokia Networks' Flexi Zone small cell solution was deployed for optimized indoor coverage.

Nokia Networks core, radio and services expertise ensured successful network implementation. In the next phase, Nokia Networks will deploy its virtualized EPC for increased flexibility and agility in the network.

Smartfren's large-scale investment in the latest technologies opens the door to new business models, contributes to the economical development of the country and creates new competence development and job opportunities for Indonesians.

“Smartfren is committed to bring the best of 4G LTE technology to Indonesia to deliver not only higher speeds but a more stable and reliable 4G LTE experience.  This is in line with our Mission, 'to enrich customer's lives through innovative products and services enabled by the widest and most reliable 4G LTE network in Indonesia,” said Paul Hodges, CEO, Smartfren.

"Smartfren is deploying the most advanced LTE technology together with the support of Nokia, using hybrid TDD/FDD to achieve the highest speeds with TDD at 2300 MHz and the widest coverage and better in-building penetration with FDD at 850 MHz. This combination allows Smartfren to offer the widest and most reliable LTE Advanced service for Indonesians,” said Christian Daigneault, CTO, Smartfren.

"The operator is also taking an important step towards telco cloud with the EPC virtualization. We at Nokia Networks are proud to support the operator in its initiative to bring world-class connectivity and services to Indonesian subscribers,” said Dharmesh Malhotra, Head of Indonesia, Nokia Networks.

With the new network, subscribers can enjoy a wide range of data-intensive services such as multimedia streaming, online games, cloud storage and video conferencing.