Jakarta, INTI - PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison/IOH) reported another strong financial and operational performance in the first half of 2026, demonstrating how its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven transformation strategy is strengthening the company's business while laying the foundation for Indonesia's future digital economy.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2026, Indosat recorded Rp30.7 trillion in revenue, representing a 13.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared with the same period last year.
The company's EBITDA grew even faster, rising 14% YoY to Rp14.6 trillion, while maintaining a healthy 47.6% EBITDA margin.
Meanwhile, normalized net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company surged 49.2% YoY to Rp3.2 trillion, supported by sustainable business growth, disciplined cost management, and improved operational efficiency.
AI Becomes a Core Part of Customer Experience
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role across Indosat's digital services. The company has integrated a range of AI-powered features, including Anti-Spam, Anti-Scam, Sahabat-AI, Gemini AI, and Adobe Express, into its connectivity offerings to provide customers with a safer, more productive, and creative digital experience.
The enhanced relevance of these services contributed to a 19.9% YoY increase in data traffic, while average revenue per user (ARPU) climbed 17.3% YoY to Rp46,000. Indosat also maintained a strong mobile subscriber base of 93.4 million customers.
AI Strategy Powers Long-Term Growth
Vikram Sinha, President Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indosat, said the company's AI North Star strategy has become the key driver of long-term value creation, supporting Indosat's transformation from a traditional connectivity provider into an AI-powered technology company.
"Our double-digit growth demonstrates that our strategy is delivering strong results while reflecting the positive momentum of our transformation journey," Vikram said.
He added that the company's latest performance reinforces its confidence to accelerate the next phase of transformation by strengthening capabilities that will serve as future growth engines while contributing to the development of Indonesia's AI ecosystem.
Conclusion
Indosat's strong first-half performance highlights the growing impact of its AI-driven transformation strategy. By integrating artificial intelligence into both its operations and customer services, the company is positioning itself for sustainable long-term growth while supporting the advancement of Indonesia's digital and AI ecosystem.
Read more: Mekari Targets Enterprise Market with Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Enhancement