Slow 5G rollout jeopardises Indonesia’s technology advancement


Industry insiders said the delayed adoption of robust 5G infrastructure could see South-East Asia’s biggest economy fall behind regional peers in emerging technologies. — The Jakarta Post

JAKARTA: Communication service providers are pushing for progress in the rollout of 5G networks across the country, warning that without the next-generation wireless technology, Indonesia could miss out on opportunities in industries like manufacturing, healthcare and smart cities.

“The availability of ultra-low latency services is crucial for new industries like telemedicine and autonomous vehicles,” Raditio Ghifiardi, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s vice-president of security strategy and architecture, said on the sidelines of the Gitex Global conference in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Oct 16.

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