Ericsson says 5G could bring over $41 billion in economic gains to Indonesia

en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ericsson Indonesia recently stated that mobile operators can expect significant economic returns after investing in 5G networks, provided they seize the revenue opportunities arising from the combination of 5G and artificial intelligence technologies.

Ronni Nurmal, Head of Government and Industry Relations at Ericsson Indonesia, made these remarks in the Ericsson Mobility Report (EMR) released in Jakarta on June 23, 2026. Ronni noted that while building 5G networks requires substantial upfront investment, it can help operators open up new revenue streams and boost national per capita income.

The report lists several potential benefits of 5G networks for Indonesia, including: 5G will serve as key national infrastructure to support the "Golden Indonesia 2045" (Indonesia Emas 2045) vision; enabling artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0, and new digital services; between 2024 and 2030, 5G is expected to bring over $41 billion in economic gains to Indonesia; increasing the digital economy's share of gross domestic product (GDP) to 20%; supporting enterprise digitalization through various use cases enabled by 5G and AI; requiring 5G standalone (SA) architecture and future-proof designs to handle data traffic growth; and building an innovation ecosystem.

Ronni added that for Indonesia, building resilient networks capable of meeting future demands depends not only on technology but also on fostering a healthy, competitive supplier ecosystem that meets global standards. He believes that this foundation is essential to ensure service continuity, accelerate innovation, and drive sustainable digital economic growth. Ericsson is committed to supporting 5G development through collaboration with various stakeholders. Ronni also emphasized that adequate and affordable spectrum supply is one of the key factors in accelerating the national digital transformation and realizing the "Indonesia Digital 2045" vision.

Rate plans for fixed wireless access (FWA) are becoming a preferred monetization strategy for operators. FWA services are suitable for various market conditions, from markets with high fiber penetration (over 95%) to low-ARPU markets such as India. Although FWA adoption in parts of Southeast Asia remains relatively limited, the region holds significant long-term potential as demand for broader and higher-quality broadband access grows. Practices in the Philippines show that 5G FWA can provide effective connectivity in areas with limited fiber infrastructure. Indonesia, with similar geographical island characteristics, also has the opportunity to leverage 5G FWA to expand network coverage.

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