Mataram, 3 March 2023. PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) ensures that the 4G network in Lombok is in prime condition and ready to welcome the 2023 World Superbike (WSBK) event at the Mandalika Circuit, West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), March 3-5, 2023. There are at least 12 4G BTS which has been prepared to cover the whole of Mandalika, including the circuit and the supporting areas around it, which contain dozens of large and small hotels, restaurants, beaches and various other tourism supports. XL Axiata also provides a 5G network around the circuit area by utilizing dynamics spectrum sharing (DSS), as well as alerting 3 mobile BTS units to anticipate traffic spikes during the world racing event.
XL Axiata East Region Regional Group Head, Dodik Ariyanto, said, "XL Axiata as the operator with the largest number of subscribers in Lombok is committed to participating in providing full support for the WSBK event in Mandalika, by providing adequate 4G and 5G networks as needed. The potential for a spike in traffic at the WSBK event is huge considering that motor racing events are very popular with the Indonesian people in general, not to mention the potential presence of spectators from abroad. As more people come to the area, the need for quality telecommunication and data networks will certainly increase.”
Dodik added, specifically for BTS that reaches the Mandalika circuit area, XL Axiata will apply the latest technology, namely Massive MIMO. With this technology, it will be able to provide better data service because it can increase data capacity.
Currently, XL Axiata's 4G network is available to serve customers in 598 villages, 54 districts, and 5 regencies/cities in Lombok. In total there are more than 4,000 BTS throughout Lombok, with around 2,300 of them being 4G BTS. The number of 4G BTS will continue to increase considering that currently XL Axiata is also still expanding in all regencies in Lombok.
"The existence of the 4G network in Mandalika and all villages in Lombok is also an implementation of XL Axiata's commitment to helping increase digital literacy for people who live in remote rural areas. The availability of a quality internet network and digital literacy that continues to increase will boost productivity and help people adapt to various digital economic facilities," continued Dodik.
Apart from expanding and adding BTS, XL Axiata also continues to add 4G network capacity both in terms of radio and transmission, as well as through fiberization. Now, most of the approximately 750 BTS in Lombok have been fiberized and will continue to increase. Meanwhile, since the beginning of 2021 until now, the capacity of BTS has been enhanced. In the last two years, XL Axiata's data traffic in Lombok has increased by up to 83%.
In a number of the most popular tourist areas in Lombok, XL Axiata also specifically ensures the quality of the data network. XL Axiata has prepared 5 4G BTS in Sembalun, 1 4G BTS in Pink Beach East Lombok, 5 4G BTS in Gili Trawangan, 1 4G BTS in Sade Village, 20 4G BTS in Senggigi, and 19 4G BTS in Narmada. Meanwhile, to support the needs of Mataram as the biggest and busiest city, XL Axiata operates 145 BTS, while at Lombok International Airport Zainuddin Abdul Madjid has operated 1 4G BTS and 5 4G BTS at Lembar Port.
All 19 tourist villages that are popular as tourist destinations have also been served by XL Axiata's 4G network, including Selong Belanak Village, Kopang Rembiga Village, Bilibante Village, Aik Dareq Village, Kembang Kuning Village, Sembalun Village, and Pringgasela Village. Then Seruni Mumbul Village, Sembalun Bumbung Village, Paremas Village, Sugian Village, Mamben Baru Village, Senaru Village, Malaka Village, Jenggala Village, West Pemenang Village, Sesaot Village, Sekotong Tengah Village and Sedau Village. With the available capacity and infrastructure, XL Axiata is optimistic that it will be able to provide maximum telecommunication and data services in these tourist areas.
Currently, the XL Axiata network for the entire NTB region is supported by more than 5,700 BTS, including nearly 3,300 4G BTS. XL Axiata's 4G LTE network continues to be expanded, and XL Axiata continues to invest in fiber networks, transmission, backhaul, network modernization, and various other network upgrades to improve stability, network capacity, and service quality in line with the continued increase in data service traffic.
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Starting in 2023, PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) presents the latest promo "Full Year Double Quota Bonus" for the Starter Pack for Prepaid SIM Card of XL Xtra Combo Flex. This promo is provided to be the best choice, especially for new customers in 2023. This promo surely can also be used by WSBK 2023 visitors, including racers and racing team crews who come from abroad, as well as local committees.
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