Telkomsel has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its Hyper 5G network in Makassar City, South Sulawesi, by installing 73 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in prime locations throughout the city.
This development underscores Telkomsel’s commitment to delivering enhanced digital connectivity for communities, households, and regional businesses. The deployment of these 5G stations focuses on bustling areas with significant economic activity, including shopping centers, residential zones, industrial hubs, popular tourist spots, Telkomsel GraPARI, and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport.
Indra Mardiatna, Telkomsel’s Network Director, emphasized the company’s vision: “We want everyone—every home and business—to benefit from Telkomsel’s robust 5G network. The 5G ecosystem in Makassar is evolving rapidly, and our continuous expansion of Hyper 5G coverage is crucial. Moving forward, we aim to accelerate our 5G reach to major cities in Papua, Sulawesi, and Kalimantan, focusing on industrial areas like mining to spur economic growth and drive digital transformation in East Indonesia.”
As of April 2025, statistics indicate that 21% of devices in Makassar are capable of 5G connectivity, with the average user consuming about 15 GB of data monthly. Internal testing of the Hyper 5G network has revealed astonishing download speeds reaching up to 514 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 77 Mbps—five times the performance of 4G.
Since the launch of its 5G services in 2021, Telkomsel has established over 2,500 5G BTS across 56 cities in Indonesia, including hotspots like Denpasar, Bandung, Jabodetabek, and Surabaya. Beyond just expanding the physical network infrastructure, Telkomsel is significantly enhancing digital connectivity in Makassar and nearby areas, opening new avenues for e-commerce, online education, telemedicine, digital financial services, and entertainment. This digital revolution is transforming the previously underserved eastern region at a rapid pace, thanks to Telkomsel’s strategic initiatives.
The expansion of the Hyper 5G network in Makassar illustrates Telkomsel’s unwavering dedication to fostering equitable digital transformation across Indonesia, particularly in its eastern territories.
What is Telkomsel’s latest development in Makassar? Telkomsel has introduced 73 new 5G base transceiver stations to expand its Hyper 5G network coverage in the city.
When did Telkomsel launch its 5G services? The company launched its 5G services in 2021 and has since developed a significant network across Indonesia.
How fast are the download speeds on the Hyper 5G network? Hyper 5G offers impressive download speeds of up to 514 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 77 Mbps, dramatically outpacing 4G networks.
