Jakarta, INTI - PT Indosat Tbk. (Indosat/IOH) is leveraging its core telecommunications business to accelerate the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. In the first nine months of 2026, Indosat recorded revenue of IDR 45.8 trillion, representing 11% year-on-year (YoY) growth, while net profit attributable to owners of the parent entity increased 37.2% to IDR 4.9 trillion.
During the same period, its AI Cloud business began contributing to company revenue. Indosat also reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of IDR 21.1 trillion. This performance strengthens the company’s financial foundation for developing new business opportunities, particularly AI services and cloud computing, amid growing enterprise demand for digital infrastructure.
The strategy forms part of Indosat’s transformation into an AI-powered technology company, or AI TechCo. The company continues to rely on connectivity as its primary growth driver while leveraging its network capabilities and digital infrastructure to expand value-added services.
To sustain this growth, Indosat continues to invest in network quality improvements, spectrum optimization, and the development of 5G capabilities. These infrastructure investments also provide a foundation for expanding its digital and AI services.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison President Director and Chief Executive Officer Vikram Sinha said strengthening the company’s core business remains a priority while enabling investments in future growth opportunities.
“Our focus remains on improving customer experience, strengthening monetization, and optimizing investments in our network and spectrum. This financial strength enables us to invest in the next phase of growth. Our investments in AI are now beginning to deliver tangible business contributions,” Vikram said.
AI Business Targets Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Revenue
Alongside its strong connectivity business, Indosat is working to increase the contribution of its AI operations.
Revenue from Indosat AI Cloud Solutions reached US50millioninthefirstninemonthsof2026,surpassingtheUS28 million recorded throughout 2025.
Indosat is targeting AI Cloud revenue of US100millionbytheendof2026,upfromtheUS50 million generated during the first nine months of the year. This growth outlook is supported by increasing enterprise demand for computing infrastructure and AI solutions.
The company also reported an AI Cloud contract pipeline worth more than US$300 million. In addition, it is expanding the Indosat Intelligence Suite through a partnership with F5 to broaden AI services for enterprise customers.
These developments reflect Indosat’s efforts to turn technology investments into commercial revenue streams. AI is therefore being positioned not only as a tool to improve efficiency and customer experience in its telecommunications business, but also as a distinct growth area.
Building Infrastructure for the Regional AI Market
To support its expansion, Indosat is leveraging an 86,000-kilometer fiber network through RAIA Grid. This infrastructure serves as a foundation for connecting computing capacity with the growing AI deployment needs of various industries.
Indosat is also developing AI infrastructure through Zankore by Indosat, with a long-term ambition to achieve AI capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW).
The initiative is designed to anticipate rising computing demand as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies.
By combining connectivity networks, digital infrastructure, and AI solutions, Indosat aims to address increasingly complex enterprise requirements in Indonesia and across regional markets.
Conclusion
Indosat is using its telecommunications business and financial performance to accelerate AI expansion. With growing AI Cloud revenue, a contract pipeline exceeding US$300 million, and plans to scale AI infrastructure, the company is positioning AI and cloud computing as important drivers of future growth.
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