Jakarta, April 4, 2016 - PT. Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (Telkom) remains indisputably committed to serving the small, medium enterprises (SME) segment. Through its Division of Business Service (DBS), the state-owned enterprise has launched a new service 'MangoSTAR', which will make it easier for SMEs anywhere to have internet access. With the MangoSTAR, Telkom is increasingly optimistic that it will be able to narrow the digital divide in the country, as well as to support achieving three million SMEs Goes Digital target until the end of 2016.

'MangoSTAR is a new satellite technology-based internet access solution known as Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT). We set it up in a more attractive package that is very suitable for SMEs in areas where it is difficult to connect them into the physical network access (copper or fiber optic),' Telkom director of enterprise & business service Muhammad Awaluddin said during the MangoSTAR launch in Jakarta (4/4).

'MangoStar is another proof of Telkom's promise to introduce telecommunications access to the rest of Indonesia regardless of the location. In fact, MangoStar is the only broadband services via satellite in Indonesia that can download with up 2 Mbps and upload with 0.5 Mbps speed,' Awaluddin added.

Technology-wise, internet access can be provided via ADSL or fiber optic Copper (Fiber To The Home/FTTH), radio access and VSAT. Copper network (FTTH) and radio access the mainstay for operators in urban areas. But in remote areas, VSAT is the mainstay due to difficulties in developing the network. Thanks to the VSAT managed by MetraSat (a subsidiary of TELKOM), it can be connected directly to the satellite.

MangoSTAR service is available in various packages at affordable monthly fees with guaranteed delivery and service. Telkom also provides a variety convenience for additional internet access quota top ups through HYPERLINK 'http://www.blanja.com/'www.blanja.com. In addition to the internet access, customers can enjoy other benefits such as free to air television broadcast services without reducing their bandwidth quota. Most importantly, the SMEs can get free memberships at www.smartbisnis.co.id, www.jarvis-store.com and 25% discount for subscription for those who upgrade their packages as well as free membership to user seller at www.blanja.com. 'MangoSTAR is a truly innovative service. VSAT services are typically marketed in wholesale, now it is available by retail especially for SMEs in Indonesia,' Awaluddin said.

Awaluddin also said that in concept, the launch of MangoSTAR is part of the 3C strategy, namely connectivity to meet the demand for internet access availability for SMEs; content through which SMEs can immediately take advantage of a variety of content available in www.smartbisnis.co.id and commerce in which SMEs can directly market their products through www.blanja.com. By the end of the year, Telkom targets to serve 5,000 customers. Within 2 weeks before the launch, Telkom has received numerous requests from various locations such as Jambi, Mentawai and Kalimantan.

'Indonesia's geographic condition requires Telkom to master technologies for telecommunications access. MangoSTAR's availability for SMEs is expected to support the achievement of three million SMEs Goes Digital until the end of 2016 and it is a proof of Telkom's dedication for the country,' Awaluddin said.

Photo Caption: Telkom director of enterprise & business service Muhammad Awaluddin (middle) with MetraSat director Teguh Wahyono (right) and Telkom executive general manager of business service division Yusron Hariyadi at the launch of MangoSTAR in Jakarta, Monday (4/4)

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