Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) officially announced the opening of the selection process for 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz radio frequency bands. The purpose of this selection process is to optimize frequency spectrum resources to expand the reach and improve the quality of mobile broadband services in Indonesia.
"This selection process is part of the implementation of the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) and the 2025–2029 Ministry of Communication and Digital Strategic Plan," Kemkomdigi stated in a press release on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
The radio frequency bands offered in this selection include:
- 700 MHz Frequency Band: 703–738 MHz (uplink) paired with 758–793 MHz (downlink) for a total bandwidth of 70 MHz (2x35 MHz).
- 2.6 GHz Frequency Band: 2500–2690 MHz range with a total bandwidth of 190 MHz.
Obligations of Selection Winners
Participants selected as selection winners are required to fulfill several development and operational commitments. They must provide mobile broadband internet access services of at least 4G/LTE in designated villages/sub-districts. They must also provide 5G internet services in cities/regencies in accordance with the Decree of the Minister of Communication and Digital.
Selection winners are also required to pay the initial permit fee (upfront fee) and annual permit fee (BHP Radio Frequency Spectrum), as well as submit a commitment guarantee for payment of the annual IPFR fee until the permit expires.
Frequency Interference Mitigation
Technically, selection winners are required to implement harmful interference mitigation measures, such as mitigating interference to digital television broadcast receivers that use signal amplifiers in the 700 MHz band.
Meanwhile, in the 2.6 GHz band, the winning bidder is required to mitigate interference to radiolocation service (meteorology) radio stations in the 2700–2900 MHz range, as well as radiolocation service stations for special telecommunications in the S-band.
Conclusion
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has opened a selection process for the use of 700 MHz and 2.6 GHz spectrum for cellular networks in 2026 to expand and improve the quality of mobile broadband in Indonesia. The spectrum offered includes 700 MHz (2x35 MHz) and 2.6 GHz (190 MHz). Winning operators are required to provide 4G services in specific areas, implement 5G in cities, fulfill licensing fees, and mitigate frequency interference. This initiative is part of the 2025–2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) to promote equitable internet access and strengthen the national digital economy.
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