MyRepublic launches 5G wireless broadband in Indonesia

The service aims to extend broadband beyond fibre coverage.

MyRepublic Indonesia has launched MyRepublic Air, a 5G fixed wireless access service aimed at expanding broadband coverage in areas where fibre networks are harder to build.

The service debuted in Jakarta on 19 February as part of the company’s effort to widen its reach beyond the footprint of its fibre-to-the-home network, which already spans 162 cities and regencies. The wireless rollout marks MyRepublic Indonesia’s first large-scale push into fixed wireless broadband.

By using the 1.4 GHz spectrum secured in a government auction, the operator is targeting mid- to low-density locations where fibre installation can be costly or slow.

The spectrum band offers a balance between coverage and capacity, making it suitable for suburban and semi-rural deployment.

“Broadband is no longer a luxury; it is essential infrastructure for economic opportunity, education, and social inclusion,” Chief Technology Officer Hendra Gunawan, told Asian Telecom. “Through MyRepublic Air, we aim to deliver reliable and affordable high-speed access to communities that have not been optimally served.”

Unlike mobile 5G networks designed for smartphones, fixed wireless access delivers home internet through wireless equipment installed at the customer’s premises.

The device connects to nearby 5G base stations, providing broadband without the need to lay fibre to every home.

“With 5G fixed wireless access, we can accelerate deployment timelines while maintaining network performance and scalability,” Gunawan said. “This allows us to complement our fibre backbone and expand into areas where fixed infrastructure rollout would take significantly longer.”

Initial expansion targets regions across Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara.

The expansion supports Indonesia’s push to widen internet access beyond major cities, particularly for education, small businesses, healthcare, financial, and government services.