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IOH enhances 5G user experience with green technology in support of G20 Summit
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(Courtesy of Indosat)
As part of its preparations and support for Indonesia’s presidency of the upcoming Group of 20 Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday in Nusa Dua, Bali. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has tested eco-friendly technology in its 5G network.
In addition, IOH has prepared an operational team that will strengthen network resilience and carry out intensive supervision through the IOH Network Operation Center (INOC), increase 5G international roaming services and distribute Travel On special tourist cards.
In order to provide a seamless experience for G20 delegates, the Travel On tourist card will allow domestic and international calls to 39 countries for only Rp 1 per second, complemented with customer service centers and distribution outlets.
Meanwhile, IOH has enhanced its 5G international roaming services to cover 13 G20 member countries.
At the same time, IOH also further boosts 5G coverage and user experience at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International airport, as well as at key venues for the G20 Summit in the Apurva Kempinski Bali, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park and the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC).
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison President Director and CEO Vikram Sinha explained that Huawei Indonesia supported IOH’ 5G green technology test phase in Bali.
“We have tested their technology for the first time in the IOH network and successfully reduced electricity consumption by up to 25 percent, which will positively impact environmental preservation. This is one of our efforts to provide a world-class digital experience to support Indonesia’s presidency at the G20 summit in Bali, which will have sustainable impacts on the world,” he said.
Wayan Toni Supriyanto, secretary of the PPI Directorate General and head of the G20 Digital Infrastructure Support Working Group, said the Communications and Information Ministry fully supported Indonesia’s G20 presidency, including by providing the highest-quality digital infrastructure.
“The Communication and Information Ministry also plays an active role as a custodian of the Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) with three priority issues, namely post-COVID-19 recovery and connectivity; digital literacy and digital proficiency; and cross-border data flow. We appreciate the joint efforts of players in the telecommunications industry, including what IOH and Huawei stated today, which not only provide connectivity for delegates, but also provide an impressive experience using the green technology that is so needed for the planet," he said.
Further advancement in 5G connectivity can be made using Huawei's advanced 3.5 GHz All-in-One module, which enables site simplification with one embedded active and passive antenna, in conjunction with the dual band radio module 5516, which is more environmentally friendly than traditional single band radio modules.
This state of the art 3.5 GHz All-in-One module can deliver over 2 gigabytes per second (GbPS) of capacity with a massive MIMO 64T64R. The overall solution will not only help reduce space needed to install equipment on site but also simplify deployment in telecommunications towers, reduce rental costs, shorten time to market by 60 percent and increase coverage by 30 percent.
Steven Wang, president director of Huawei Indonesia Carrier Business, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to support Indonesia’s G20 presidency in Bali with IOH.
“Our advanced modules have been proven to optimize power usage efficiency and provide better quality networks to consumers. As a global technology leader, Huawei is committed to providing technologies to build digital ecosystems that are environmentally friendly, energy-saving and supportive to the sustainable development of the entire industry ecosystem,” he said.
According to Vikram, during the G20 preparation period, IOH also actively supported the launch of its 5G commercial service in Bali, inaugurated a marine conservation CSR program in Jembrana and the Sampah Jadi Pulsa program, which supports the recycling chain of used plastic bottles, and empowered local MSMEs and fishermen in Kuta Mandalika.
“We hope that all these initiatives that support environmental conservation will provide sustainable impacts for the people of Indonesia,” he concluded.
