Indonesia’s Smartfren taps Aviat Networks for 4G/5G private networks

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Aviat Networks, Inc. has announced a collaboration agreement with PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk to deliver high-speed, ultra-reliable wireless connectivity, private wireless indoor and outdoor networks and industry digitalisation and automation services to private network customers across Indonesia.

According to analyst and consultancy firm Omdia, by 2027, private LTE and 5G networks combined will have a total market size of US $7.4 billion worldwide. This partnership will use unique capabilities of both companies to deliver IOT technology, 4G/5G private networks, and ICT solutions to Indonesian private networks and enterprises including hospitals, agriculture, mining, buildings, oil/gas companies, factories, smart cities, and other vertical industries.

The objective of the agreement is to capture this market opportunity by enhancing the competitive positioning and better serving Indonesian clientele through pre-sales and solution engineering, joint sales and market opportunity development, and integrated customer service and support.

Following the acquisition of NEC’s Wireless Transport Business, Aviat has emerged as a prominent wireless transport provider in the Indonesian market. With an extensive portfolio of wireless transport and access solutions, Aviat now offers comprehensive services and has established a strong local presence throughout the country. Aviat will serve as the primary solutions provider for Smartfren’s private networks, covering all equipment and related services.

With approximately 36 million subscribers at the end of 2022, Smartfren is the number four mobile operator in Indonesia and one of the top 10 largest in Southeast Asia.

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