Jakarta, INTI - Telkom Indonesia presented its digital strategy to build Indonesia’s digital foundation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. This initiative aligns with the country’s ongoing digital economic transformation efforts.
The WEF Annual Meeting 2026, held in Davos, Switzerland from January 19–23, 2026, provided a strategic platform for Telkom Indonesia to reaffirm its role in establishing a sustainable national digital infrastructure.
Organized by the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM in collaboration with Danantara and KADIN, the forum united government representatives, business leaders, and academics to foster dialogue, global collaboration, and strategic partnerships supporting Indonesia’s digital economy agenda. The event was attended by the President of Indonesia and included delegates from over 50 countries, 1,000 leading global companies, 100 corporate executives, as well as heads of state and industry leaders worldwide.
Telkom’s participation coincided with the reopening of the Indonesia Pavilion at WEF 2026 under the theme “Endless Horizons with Indonesia”. The Pavilion provided a meeting space for cross-sector stakeholders and served as a platform to strengthen Indonesia’s digital vision while opening strategic collaboration opportunities to support sustainable digital capabilities development.
Dian Siswarini, Telkom’s President Director, took part as a panelist in a discussion titled “Indonesia’s Digital Renaissance: Creating a Connected, Creative, and Competitive Economy”. The session highlighted strategies to build a connected, creative, and competitive digital economy through global collaboration and technological innovation, reflecting Telkom’s role in strengthening the national digital infrastructure.
Dian emphasized that as Indonesia’s leading digital telecom company, TelkomGroup plays a critical role in building the nation’s digital foundation. To date, TelkomGroup has deployed over 180,000 kilometers of backbone and submarine cable infrastructure and participates in 27 international submarine cable systems.
Expanding Connectivity and Digital Inclusion Across Indonesia
With extensive fiber infrastructure, TelkomGroup serves as the backbone of connectivity across the world’s largest archipelago while promoting a more equitable digital ecosystem throughout Indonesia.
“Sustainable digital transformation requires a strong, reliable, and integrated industry foundation. Through the World Economic Forum in Davos, Telkom underscores its role as a strategic digital infrastructure provider that supports cross-industry collaboration, attracts long-term investment, and enhances Indonesia’s competitiveness in the global digital economy,” Dian stated in a written release on February 3, 2026.
She added that this role is increasingly strategic as the national agenda aims to expand digital access, targeting fiber connectivity in 90% of sub-districts and mobile broadband coverage for 98% of the population. TelkomGroup actively ensures network expansion reaches not only economic growth centers but also remote, outermost, and underdeveloped regions (3T), reducing digital gaps and promoting equitable access.
“Currently, Telkomsel serves 157.6 million mobile broadband customers, while IndiHome reaches 10.3 million fixed broadband customers, with TelkomGroup’s network covering around 97% of Indonesia’s population,” she noted.
Strengthening Data Sovereignty and AI Ready Infrastructure
Beyond connectivity, TelkomGroup is strengthening national data sovereignty through internationally certified data centers and local cloud capabilities. These initiatives support digitalization for government, businesses, and SMEs while ensuring strategic national data is managed securely, reliably, and in accordance with global data governance principles.
In 2026, AI-ready Hyperscale Data Center (HDC) facilities in Cikarang and NeutraDC Nxera Batam are set to operate, serving enterprise and global hyperscale needs. These centers are supported by international connectivity ecosystems and global operational standards.
TelkomGroup prioritizes operational reliability and security to deliver service excellence, achieved through network route reinforcement, submarine cable route diversification to mitigate single points of failure, and adherence to international security standards to maintain trust and service stability.
“Indonesia is not only ready to grow digitally but also open to global collaboration in building a reliable and sustainable digital ecosystem,” Dian affirmed.
“TelkomGroup is committed to connecting government, industry, and global partners to drive innovative digital solutions for Indonesia’s future, creating long-term value for the country and all stakeholders,” she added.
As a strategic anchor for nationally competitive digital infrastructure, TelkomGroup links Indonesia’s digital economic transformation agenda while opening collaboration and investment opportunities. This role reinforces TelkomGroup’s position as a strategic bridge between public policy, industry needs, and the international digital ecosystem, strengthening Indonesia’s status as a strategic partner and investment hub in the Indo-Pacific region.
“Through this forum, TelkomGroup continues to promote synergy between government, industry, and global players to accelerate national digital transformation towards Indonesia Emas 2045,” she concluded.
Conclusion
TelkomGroup’s participation at WEF 2026 underscores its pivotal role in building a sustainable and inclusive digital foundation for Indonesia. By expanding network connectivity, deploying AI-ready data centers, and ensuring secure management of national data, TelkomGroup not only strengthens the country’s digital ecosystem but also positions Indonesia as a strategic partner for global collaboration and investment in the digital economy.
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