Government Acknowledges Seamless Connectivity Services Provided by Telkomsat's MangoStar Satellite

Jakarta, 26 September 2023 – Telkomsat, a subsidiary of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, showcased its commitment by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity during the ground breaking ceremony for the national football training center at the new capital city, Nusantara, Friday (22/9), during which President Joko Widodo laid the first foundation stone.

President Joko Widodo emphasized that the national training center at Nusantara, or Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN) would not only serve as a hub to train football athletes but also to foster innovation within Indonesian football. Spanning 34.5 hectares, this center is poised to mark a significant milestone in the country's football development.

Special Staff III to the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Arya Mahendra Sinulingga, commended the MangoStar service provided by Telkomsat during the event. "I am currently at IKN, and the signal here is robustly supported by Telkomsat. The connectivity is exceptionally strong, thanks to Telkomsat's service," Arya said.

To ensure seamless communication and data transmission during the event, Telkomsat deployed MangoStar, a communication service based on a constellation of low earth orbit satellites. This system delivers enterprise-class connectivity with minimal latency, offering download speeds of up to 180 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 20 Mbps.

Telkomsat CEO, Lukman Hakim Abd. Rauf said that he is proud of MangoStar's contribution. “Today's event not only signifies progress in our football infrastructure but also demonstrates our technological prowess and robust connectivity capabilities. Through MangoStar, Telkomsat underscores its readiness to support every advancement in our nation with top-tier communication services,” Lukman Hakim Abd. Rauf said.

With this achievement, MangoStar continues to establish itself as a reliable connectivity solution, especially for large-scale and critical events. Telkomsat aims for MangoStar to enhance connectivity across various sectors in Indonesia, thereby boosting overall productivity.

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