Adu Jaringan 3 Provider Terbaik Indonesia! TELKOMSEL vs INDOSAT vs XL, Mana yang Terbaik?

Summary

This video script compares three of Indonesia's leading mobile providers: Telkomsel, Indosat, and XL. It discusses their history, financial performance, signal quality, and internet package prices. Telkomsel, as the dominant provider, leads in revenue and signal strength, though its packages are more expensive. Indosat offers competitive pricing and larger data volumes, while XL positions itself as a middle-ground option. The script also touches on the ongoing 5G rollouts by all three companies, presenting a comprehensive overview of Indonesia's telecommunication landscape.

Takeaways

• 😀 Telkomsel is one of Indonesia's largest telecommunications providers, initially established in 1995 as a joint venture between PT Telkom and PT Indosat.
• 😀 Indosat, established in 1967, underwent various ownership changes, including being acquired by Qatar's Ooredoo Group in 2008, and later merging with Tri in 2021 to form a new entity.
• 😀 XL Axiata was founded in 1989 and has grown into one of the most successful private telecommunications companies in Indonesia, currently owned by Telkom Malaysia.
• 😀 In terms of revenue, Telkomsel outperforms both Indosat and XL, generating the highest profits as of 2020.
• 😀 Telkomsel dominates the telecommunications market with the highest signal quality, but occasional disruptions (e.g., submarine cable issues) can still affect service.
• 😀 A survey by OpenSignal found that Telkomsel consistently outperforms Indosat and XL in various metrics, including video streaming, voice calls, and download speeds.
• 😀 Despite being the most expensive provider, Telkomsel offers a wide range of internet packages and maintains superior network coverage compared to its competitors.
• 😀 Indosat and XL focus on providing more affordable options, with Indosat being the most competitive in terms of pricing, particularly in lower-tier packages.
• 😀 Internet packages are priced across three tiers: 10k, 50k, and 100k IDR. Telkomsel generally offers more expensive packages, while Indosat and XL offer more budget-friendly choices.
• 😀 5G technology is slowly being rolled out in major cities by all three providers, with Telkomsel leading the charge with coverage in 8 cities, followed by XL and Indosat with fewer cities included.

Q & A

When was Telkomsel founded, and by whom?

Telkomsel was founded in 1995 as a joint venture between PT Telkom and PT Indosat.

What major change did Telkomsel undergo in 2001?

In 2001, PT Telkom became the sole shareholder of Telkomsel after buying shares from PT Indosat for 945 million USD.

How did the history of Indosat differ from that of Telkomsel?

Indosat was established in 1967 and initially operated as a foreign investment company, later being acquired by the Indonesian government in 1995. It later merged with Telkomsel but became independent after the split in 2001.

What significant event happened to Indosat in 2002?

In 2002, Indosat was sold to STT Communications Ltd., a company from Singapore, which generated criticism from the public.

How did Indosat's ownership change in 2008?

In 2008, the Ooredoo Group from Qatar purchased a majority stake in Indosat, and the company was rebranded as Indosat Ooredoo.

What was the key transformation for Indosat in 2021?

In 2021, Indosat merged with Tri Indonesia and rebranded as Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.

What is XL's history with regard to government involvement?

XL was never acquired by the government but grew as a private company. It was founded in 1989 and went public in 2005, eventually being acquired by Telekom Malaysia in 2005.

How did XL change its name and branding in 2009?

In 2009, XL changed its name to PT XL Axiata Tbk after being acquired by Axiata Group, a subsidiary of Telekom Malaysia.

How does the financial performance of Telkomsel compare to Indosat and XL?

Telkomsel leads in financial performance, generating 70% of PT Telkom's profits, with a reported profit of 8.701 trillion IDR in 2020. In comparison, Indosat earned 2.793 trillion IDR, and XL reported approximately 2.6 trillion IDR in profits for the same year.

Which provider offers the best signal quality based on the OpenSignal survey?

Based on the OpenSignal survey, Telkomsel dominates in signal quality, with better results across various categories like video experience, gaming, download and upload speed, and 4G availability.

What are the most affordable internet package options among Telkomsel, Indosat, and XL?

Indosat and XL offer more affordable internet packages compared to Telkomsel. For example, Indosat's Freedom You+ plan costs IDR 15,000 for 1GB, while XL's package provides 1GB for IDR 15,000. Telkomsel's similar packages start at IDR 15,000 for 500MB.

What is the cost of a 100,000 IDR internet package with each provider?

For 100,000 IDR, Telkomsel offers 19GB, Indosat offers 25GB, and XL provides 15GB of data.