Over Indonesia’s Satellite Landscape

For a country of more than 17,000 islands where fibre and 4G economics break down past the populated cores, satellite has long been the connectivity layer that steps in to fill the gap. But the landscape is beginning to look different. New domestic capacity is coming online, LEO connectivity has entered the market through Starlink, and Indonesia’s growing digital economy is creating demand that stretches far beyond its traditional 3T connectivity mandate.

At the same time, the market is becoming more layered. Government-backed GEO infrastructure continues to serve the public connectivity mission, domestic operators are strengthening their role across enterprise and national infrastructure, while LEO players are opening a new frontier for consumer, mobility and high-speed connectivity. With Chinese satellite players also expanding their international ambitions, Indonesia could soon face an increasingly strategic question of how—and with whom—it builds its next connectivity layer.

Here, with our recent Wellington Snapshot, we cover some of the key facts shaping Indonesia’s satellite landscape from market timing and capacity expansion to stakeholders, satellite players, regulatory considerations, and the potential scenarios that could define where the industry goes next.

Strategic View on Indonesia Satellite Landscape_Wellington Snapshot.pdf

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