Surakarta, 16 July 2022. PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) is committed to maintaining the quality of the 4G network in Solo City in line with the many national and international scale events that will be present in this city throughout 2022 until next year. XL Axiata's step is not only to ensure maximum service to customers, but also to support the local government, which has worked hard to raise the positive image of Solo while driving the local economy by organizing various national and international events. One of the closest events is the 2022 ASEAN Para Games (APG), 31 July - 6 August 2022. This support is in line with XL Axiata's efforts to realize the vision of becoming the leading convergence operator in Indonesia, including in providing the fastest internet services for customers and the public. “XL Axiata is for Indonesia”.
XL Axiata Central Region Group Head, Bambang Parikesit said, “After this pandemic, we can see that Solo has become a very dynamic city. Various national and international events have been and will continue to be held in the city which is also known as the center of art and culture. We at XL Axiata are also excited to ensure the availability of a capable data network throughout the Solo and surrounding areas. This is our way of providing support. After all, an event that is already good, needs to be supported also by the availability of good internet and telecommunications networks.”
Bambang added that large events held have the potential to invite visitors from outside Solo. In addition to the crowds at the event location, it will also be able to increase traffic of the use for various data services throughout the city, considering that the organization of each event is also targeted to increase tourist visits. In addition, the increase of activity will also occur at airports, stations, terminals, toll roads, shopping centers, and tourist areas.
In addition to APG 2022, several other international events that will also be held in Solo include the G20 Trade Investment and Industry Working Group (TIIWG) Forum on 4-5 July, Dream Theater music concert on 10 August, Solo International Performing Arts (SIPA) on 8 -10 September, as well as the U-20 World Cup next year.
Mainly to support the APG celebrations, fast internet network from XL Axiata is available at all match locations. A total of 22 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) have supported 14 areas where all APG 2022 matches will be held. Most of the locations are in the city of Solo, namely Manahan Stadium Solo, Edutorium UMS Solo, GOR FKOR UNS Solo, GOR Sritex Arena, GOR UNS Solo, Solo Paragon Hotel, Kota Barat Field Solo, UNS Stadium Solo, Manahan Tennis Court Solo, Tirtonadi Convention Hall, and Solo Techno Park. In addition to the area in Solo City, the company also ensures that the best services from XL Axiata will also be present in other locations such as GOR UTP Karanganyar, Lorin Solo Hotel Karanganyar, and GOR Jatidiri, Semarang.
Currently, the special 4G network in the city of Solo is supported by around 80 4G BTS, and serves most of the urban villages spread over a total of 5 districts. It is noted that as of the first quarter of 2022, XL Axiata has more than 102,000 customers in this Bengawan City and continues to grow dynamically.
To maintain network quality in the region, XL Axiata continues to make various efforts, such as network expansion, capacity upgrades, throughput increases, and latency improvements along the route connecting the region. Fiberization to several networks continues to be boosted so that the quality of data services is maximized, fast and stable.
Increase of Network Quality in Solo Raya
In the last two years, the average data traffic in Solo Raya has increased by 19%. Therefore, the capacity upgrade of 4G continues to be carried out, including concentrating on congested areas and crowded centers, with the addition of more than 80 4G BTS in the last one year. All of these BTS are spread over seven cities/regencies of this region with the largest addition being in Sragen, namely 20 BTS. Throughout Solo Raya which includes seven cities/regencies (Solo, Boyolali, Karanganyar, Klaten, Sukoharjo, Wonogiri, and Sragen), there are more than 670 4G BTS.
XL Axiata's 4G network has reached a total of 127 districts in seven cities/regencies. Furthermore, XL Axiata will continue to strengthen so that all districts and villages are served by the 4G network, considering that digitization also continues to spread in all rural areas.
Product Offering for Solo Raya Community
From XL prepaid services, there are various choices of superior packages ranging from 3GB with a price range of Rp.15 thousand to 32GB with a price range of Rp. 77 thousand. With this package, people can enjoy additional quota bonuses to various applications such as Whatsapp, Line, Instagram, Youtube to Netflix.
For postpaid services, XL Prioritas offers the superior product myPRIO X Unlimited which consists of Silver X, Gold X, Platinum X, Diamond X, and Ultima X with prices starting from Rp. 80 thousand, one of the advantages is being able to enjoy unlimited internet access. Next is AXIS AIGO, which is famous among millennials. This product offers a choice of quotas starting from 4GB with a price range of Rp. 11 thousand. Customers can enjoy various bonus quotas for education, video conference, games, to Tiktok.
Meanwhile, to support the work process of MSME actors, XL Axiata Business Solution exists with special services for micro-enterprises spread throughout Indonesia. In order to answer the needs of every MSME actor in increasing productivity while providing added value for business, XL Axiata Business Solutions presents the BIZ On solution. The first prepaid starter pack in Indonesia that offers unlimited GoPay cashback directly for users. In addition, the BIZ On package also provides added value in the form of unlimited calls to fellow XL and AXIS, conference quotas, and unlimited connectivity with very affordable packages starting from Rp. 65 thousand. This simcard can be used by all industry segments.
All of these packages can be obtained at all credit shops spread across Central Java. In Solo, the public can go directly to the XL Center Solo, which is located on Jl. Bhayangkara No.81, Penumping, Laweyan District, Surakarta City. Internet cards from XL and AXIS are also very easy to get, both at kiosks selling cellular products, to the nearest supermarket.