XLSMART raises 2026 capital spending target to Rp20 trillion
The operator aims to extend 5G coverage to 88-101 Indonesian cities in 2026, while half its new base stations over the past year were built outside Java.
Indonesian telecoms operator XLSMART has raised its capital expenditure target for 2026 from Rp15 trillion to Rp20 trillion as it expands network infrastructure and 5G coverage, according to SVP Network Operations Tony Hosurungun Sitanggang.
Speaking at the Media Experience 5G XLSMART event in Mandalika, Lombok, on 10 November 2026, Tony said the company had about 265,000 base transceiver stations. Of the stations built over the past year, 50% were outside Java, including in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Lombok.
Tony said XLSMART was adding physical base stations and frequency spectrum capacity to strengthen its network. The company is targeting 5G coverage in 88-101 cities in 2026.
He said the expansion was intended to provide broader coverage rather than signals limited to individual locations, allowing customers to stay connected as they move. Greater network capacity was also expected to improve connection stability, including for customers travelling by train.
Ookla data showed Indonesia's mobile download speed reached 66.34 Mbps in August 2026, compared with 45.07 Mbps a year earlier, while upload speed rose to 19.8 Mbps. For 5G mobile services, download speed increased by 55.6 per cent to 126.48 Mbps.
