XLSMART Partners with ZTE to Launch Indonesia's First Nationwide 5G Blanket Coverage Network

Major 4G upgrades and rapid 5G deployment set the foundation for Indonesia’s next phase of digital growth

Partner Content ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, in partnership with Indonesia's operator XLSMART, has officially launched XL Ultra 5G+ commercial service, marking the deployment of the country's first nationwide 5G network. The network has been certified by Ookla as "The Fastest 5G Network in Indonesia, H2 2025". As XLSMART's strategic partner, ZTE has provided comprehensive support to help XLSMART deliver an exceptional 5G experience, driving a holistic uplift in network capabilities and commercial value.

Group photo of XL Ultra 5G+ commercial launch event in Surabaya - Click to enlarge

The XL Ultra 5G+ service adopts a "Blanket Coverage" strategy, aiming to deliver seamless 5G connectivity across all regions of Indonesia, ensuring high-speed access reaches XLSMART customers. At the 5G commercial launch event held in Surabaya, on-site testing demonstrated peak downlink speeds of up to 769 Mbps, with average experienced speeds exceeding 500 Mbps, enabling smooth 4K/8K video streaming, cloud gaming, and AR/VR applications, fully demonstrating the superior performance of the 5G network.

XL Ultra 5G+ recognized by Ookla as Indonesia's fastest 5G network in H2 2025 - Click to enlarge

Drawing on precise network planning, efficient deployment, and continuous performance optimization, ZTE, in partnership with XLSMART, has completed 5G network deployment in 24 of XLSMART's 33 5G cities across five major regions—including Surabaya, Semarang, Medan, Makassar, and Balikpapan—by January 2026. This achievement has positioned XLSMART as Indonesia's first operator to deliver nationwide 5G network coverage. To date, the collaboration has successfully integrated and upgraded more than 20,000 4G base stations and deployed over 7,000 new 5G base stations, substantially improving spectrum utilization and 4G/5G coordination, and steadily advancing the converged network toward higher quality, greater intelligence, and enhanced resilience.

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To guarantee the smooth execution of the "XL Ultraverse Festival" music event in Surabaya, which attracted tens of thousands of attendees, ZTE targeted "Double Beyond and Double Zero" objectives—beyond industry standards and customer expectations, with zero negative comments on services and complaints from customers. Leveraging advanced digital intelligent tools such as Mongoose and VMAX, ZTE implemented real-time visibility of equipment status, network performance, and user experience, combined with AI-driven proactive optimization. During the festival, peak concurrent connected users exceeded 10,000, enabling audiences across venues to engage in cross-city real-time interactions, high-definition live streaming, online gaming, and other innovative digital experiences—earning high praise from both the operator and users.

Network assurance for the XL Ultraverse Festival - Click to enlarge

This 5G commercialization represents a pivotal advancement in upgrading Indonesia's digital infrastructure. Moving forward, ZTE will continue to provide innovative technical solutions and ultimate network services, partnering closely with XLSMART to deepen intelligent network operations, accelerate 5G construction and applications across vertical industries, and contribute to building a faster, smarter, and greener digital intelligent network—jointly paving the way for a boundless digital future in Indonesia.

Contributed by ZTE.