Bridging the Digital Divide: Indosat’s Drive for Broadband Penetration in Indonesia
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Publication Date:
October 01, 2008
Industry:
Telecommunications
Industry:
Technology
Source:
University of Hong Kong
This case discusses the concepts of broadband and its adoption in developing and developed countries around the world, specifically in Indonesia. The telecom sector in Indonesia had under-developed infrastructure, and been dominated by two monopolies, PT Telkom and PT Indosat (“Indosat”), for many decades until September 2000, when the government opened up the sector to competition. The market has subsequently become highly competitive. This case highlights the strategies proposed by Indosat to succeed in this market, with broadband penetration being identified as one of the primary revenue-generating and growth areas for 2008. As is the case with most developing countries where the fixed-line infrastructure is minimal, the plan is for broadband technology to evolve through wireless platforms. This case can be used to understand Indosat’s proposed strategy to promote broadband, particularly wireless broadband, in Indonesia. It can also be used to discuss the general issues that emerge in providing telecom services in a developing country, particularly where a formerly government-owned monopoly player faces an increasingly competitive market. The case provides students an opportunity to discuss the best way to implement the company’s proposed strategy, given its competitive advantages and the constraints imposed by the external political, regulatory and economic environments.
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