5G Infrastructure Development Trends in Indonesia 2024
Indonesia enters an acceleration phase of 5G infrastructure development targeting coverage in 13 major cities. An analysis of trends and opportunities for the telecommunications construction industry.
The year 2024 has become a crucial year for 5G infrastructure development in Indonesia. Following the commercial launch of 5G by several operators in 2021-2023, the industry has now entered a phase of more massive supporting infrastructure acceleration. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) targets 5G services to be available in 13 major cities in Indonesia by the end of 2025.
5G Investment and Infrastructure
According to data from the Indonesian Telecommunications Operators Association (ATSI), total 5G infrastructure investment in Indonesia is estimated to reach USD 15 billion over the 2024-2028 period. This investment covers new tower construction, existing tower upgrades, 5G equipment installation, and fiber optic network construction as backbone.
One of the key trends is the increasing need for small cells and micro cells for 5G, which require different infrastructure from conventional macro towers. Small cells are typically installed on street lamp poles, building walls, or other street furniture structures. This opens new opportunities for telecommunications contractors to diversify their services.
5G Tower Technical Specifications
From a technology perspective, 5G towers require higher specifications compared to 4G towers. Wind load capacity must be greater due to the higher number of antennas (Massive MIMO with 32-64 antenna elements). Additionally, power consumption increases significantly, requiring CME infrastructure to be designed with greater capacity.
PT Mora Jaya Persada has anticipated this trend by upgrading its engineering team's competencies, particularly in 5G tower design and Massive MIMO equipment installation. The company has also invested in specialized equipment such as higher-capacity cranes and the latest RF measurement tools.
Fiber Optic and Network Sharing
Another trend is the increasing demand for fiber optic as 5G backbone. Each 5G site requires a fiber optic connection with a minimum bandwidth of 10 Gbps, far exceeding 4G requirements. This drives the massive construction of new fiber optic networks across Indonesia, particularly in areas that previously relied on microwave connections.
The government is also promoting the network sharing concept where multiple operators can share tower and fiber optic infrastructure for investment efficiency. This policy is expected to transform the telecommunications contractor business model from single-tenant to multi-tenant infrastructure providers.
For contractor companies like PT Mora Jaya Persada, the 5G era brings great opportunities along with challenges to continuously enhance capabilities. Companies that can adopt new technologies and meet higher quality standards will be the winners in the future telecommunications industry competition.
