Fusion for the future: XLSMART and ZTE partnering for a boundless digital Indonesia

7,000 5G sites added in eight months, and now serve 73 million subscribers on Indonesia’s first blanket 5G network.
Partner Content In Indonesia, the magic of “Bumbu”, that perfect spice blend, creates unforgettable flavors. Today, in the digital world, an even grander “fusion” is taking place.
Facing the challenge of unifying seperate networks across Indonesia’s diverse geography, XLSMART partnered with ZTE on a landmark dual-network convergence project, integrating over 20,000 4G base stations and deploying more than 7,000 new 5G sites in just eight months.
The initiative has launched the country’s first nationwide 5G blanket coverage network, validated by Ookla as the fastest 5G network in H2 2025.
Leveraging digital-intelligent tools and ecosystem collaboration, the project significantly enhanced coverage, capacity, and user experience for 73 million subscribers — turning complex delivery challenges into measurable gains in speed and efficiency.
Fusion for the Future. Watch how the converged network is powering Indonesia’s digital growth.
Contributed by ZTE.
Source: www.theregister.com…
