Nokia and Surge to deploy extensive 5G FWA network in Indonesia

18 November 2025

Nokia has announced a multi-year partnership with leading Indonesian digital and telecommunications solutions provider Surge to expand internet connectivity through a large-scale 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network deployment across key provinces including Java, Papua, and Maluku.

The project aims to support Indonesia’s digital transformation and the government’s ‘Affordable Broadband’ initiative, which seeks to bridge the digital gap by bringing reliable connectivity to more citizens. Deployment is set to begin in December 2025.

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Dialog Axiata launches 5G-enabled autonomous water cleaning robot

17 November 2025

Dialog Axiata has partnered with the Ministry of Environment’s Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to introduce a 5G-enabled autonomous water surface cleaning robot.

The innovative robot is designed to collect floating waste and monitor environmental conditions in real time across lakes, rivers, and canals.

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ONATi implements Oculeus’ Captura NG to enhance interconnect voice traffic management

14 November 2025

French Polynesia’s incumbent telecommunications provider ONATi has transitioned the management of its interconnect voice traffic, along with its national and international partner relationships, to Oculeus’ Captura NG platform.

This strategic move consolidates ONATi’s interconnect billing, settlement, and routing optimisation activities into a single, unified platform.

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Orex SAI launches Open RAN 5G FWA in Indonesia

13 November 2025

Orex SAI, the Open RAN joint venture between NTT DoCoMo and NEC, announced on Wednesday that its new Indonesian subsidiary has begun deploying Open RAN-based 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) services in parts of Indonesia, in collaboration with local network provider Solusi Sinergi Digital (Surge).

The deployment follows extensive joint preparations, including technology demonstrations and laboratory trials conducted since the signing of a comprehensive agreement in March.

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