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Ministry terminates Bolt's 4G LTE internet service
Internux president director Dicky Mochtar said that the company supported the government's decision to terminate its 4G LTE service.
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Bolt has reportedly prepared 28 special outlets across Greater Jakarta and Medan in North Sumatra to cater to customers. (Shutterstock/File)
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he Communications and Information Ministry officially revoked on Friday the 2.3 GHz frequency permit of Internux (Bolt), First Media and Jasnita Telekomindo for failing to pay the fees to operate a 4G LTE network, kompas.com reported.
Internux president director Dicky Mochtar said in a statement that the company supported the government's decision to terminate its 4G LTE service.
Bolt will reportedly still fulfill its obligation to customers, in accordance with state regulations. Users can expect to receive a credit refund or unused quota, as well as a refund of any deposits made, according to kompas.com.
Read also: First Media’s permit revocation won't affect cable TV service
Bolt has reportedly prepared 28 special outlets across Greater Jakarta and Medan in North Sumatra to cater to customers.
"Bolt will surely fulfill our obligations to all active customers, both prepaid or postpaid," Dicky said.
Meanwhile, active subscribers of Bolt Home who are part of PT Link Net's First Media fixed broadband cable internet network will receive a 30 percent discount offer and double speed upgrade for a 12-month subscription.
A three-month, all-free cable TV service will also be available for subscriptions of packages starting at Rp 217,300 (US$15) per month. More information on this offer is available on the First Media website. (kes)
