Size of information and telecommunications technology industry in Indonesia 2017-2019

In 2019, the value of the information and telecommunications technology industry in Indonesia was 6.5 billion U.S. dollars. It was projected that the value would reach 7.1 billion U.S. dollars by 2020. With the rising demand for better infocom services among the general population, this industry must grow and support the country’s connectivity.

Internet accessibility in Indonesia

The internet penetration rate in Indonesia was forecasted to reach approximately 90 percent by 2025. In the bigger metropolitan areas, there is an abundance of WiFi hotspots and good cellular signal. However, rural areas with less infrastructure might not have such luxuries. Even so, the recent internet usage among the rural population has been increasing with the rising affordability of mobile devices such as smartphones. Smartphones are the preferred device to connect to the online world by many Indonesians as the number of households that own a desktop computer is considerably low.

Strong mobile market

By 2025, the forecasted number of Indonesians who accessed the internet through their phones would amount to around 250 million. Identifying this as a market opportunity, the Indonesian mobile network providers have been competing to deliver better mobile internet services to their customers. Currently, the Indonesian mobile network providers are optimizing their services through the 4G technology that is available for every internet user, including those living in the outlying parts of the country.