Through an official announcement on the official page of the Ministry of Communication and Digital, a draft of minister regulation for the use of radio frequency band 2.6 GHz in Indonesia was published on 15 May 2025. Currently, a public consultation for the draft regulation is still underway. This draft regulation of frequency band 2.6 GHz is an Indonesia government’s effort to improve better internet access for the Indonesian people. So, if you want to give feedback about it, you can send an email to the email address mentioned in the end of this article.
In this article we will discuss all about draft regulation of the frequency band 2.6 GHz in Indonesia, from the importance of frequency band 2.6 until how we can participate during this public consultation session.
Why frequency band 2.6 GHz is important?
The condition of Indonesia’s broadband connectivity is still very far behind, especially when we compare to other countries, even in the southeast asia region. Both for the internet access (penetration) and quality (speed), Indonesia is still lagging behind. For mobile broadband download speed, Indonesia is ranked 9th out of 10 ASEAN countries with a speed of 40.37 Mbps.
Therefore, additional radio frequency bands are greatly needed for Indonesia, especially for mobile broadband. This is not only to increase the competitiveness, but also to improve a better internet access for Indonesian people.
In order to supporting the need of these radio frequency bands, the Ministry of Communication and Digital has prepared a radio frequency band 2.6 GHz. This frequency band is one of the mid-band bands that has a capacity advantage with an available bandwidth of 190 MHz.
Furthermore, the radio frequency band 2.6 GHz with Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode has the second largest 4G and 5G device ecosystem globally. It is estimated that the impact of using the radio frequency band 2.6 GHz for 4G and 5G can provide better quality broadband connectivity.
Terms of using the frequency band 2.6 GHz in Indonesia
In this draft minister regulation, the frequency band 2.6 GHz includes the radio frequency that operates in the frequency range of 2500 – 2690 MHz. The frequency band 2.6 GHz is used with TDD mode for cellular networks. The use of frequency band 2.6 GHz is aimed to increase the speed of internet access for mobile broadband networks in Indonesia.
The right to use the radio frequency band 2.6 GHz is granted in the form of a radio frequency band permit, called IPFR, for the provision of cellular networks in the territory of Indonesia. IPFR holders have the right to choose the type of technology that complies with IMT standards such as 4G and 5G.
Thus, it can be said that the radio frequency band 2.6 GHz will be designated and used for 4G and 5G technologies. IPFR holders in the frequency band 2.6 GHz are required to:
- Use telecommunication devices that already have telecommunication devices certificates called DJID certificates.
- Pay the fee of radio frequency spectrum usage rights for IPFR.
- Fulfilling other obligations.
In order to mitigate harmful interference, IPFR holders in the frequency band 2.6 GHz should coordinate with:
- Other IPFR holders in the frequency band 2.6 GHz and/or other radio frequency bands that using TDD mode.
- Radio frequency band users in other countries.
Based on the current regulation for 4G and 5G, Indonesia has not yet opened the use of cellular band 41. With the plan to implement the use of frequency band 2.6 GHz, Indonesia possibly will open the use of cellular band 41 for 4G and 5G technologies soon.
How to participate in this public consultation?
Lastly, in order to improve and provide a chance for the public to provide feedback on this draft regulation of the Minister of Communication and Digital regarding the use of radio frequency spectrum in the frequency band 2.6 GHz, a public consultation will be held until 26 May 2025. You can download the copy of draft regulation on below file.
The input or responses can be submitted to the General Directorate of Digital Infrastructure via sending an email before 26 May 2025 to the email address: wija002@komdigi.go.id, leon005@komdigi.go.id, aria001@komdigi.go.id, and siti023@komdigi.go.id.
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