Overview
Smartfren has long been Indonesia’s "Data King," famous for being the only operator to run a 100% 4G LTE network while skipping legacy 2G/3G technologies. In 2026, Smartfren has completed its most ambitious move yet: a $6.5 billion merger with XL Axiata. This union has created a digital powerhouse that combines Smartfren’s aggressive data-centric DNA with XL’s massive infrastructure and fiber reach.



