Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kemenkominfo) is currently preparing a strategic plan for the next five years, one of which focuses on the implementation of 5G technology. Director of Resource Management, Directorate General of SDPPI, Kemkominfo, Denny Setiawan, said that in 2019, the Ministry of Communication and Informatics will begin the preparation of a strategic plan for the next 5 years. He said one of the passions in the preparation of the strategic plan was the implementation of 5G which was seen from many angles. “In addition to the aspect of radio frequency spectrum availability, what is no less important is the study of policies and regulations as well as the structure of 5G-friendly telecommunications operations,” said Denny to Bisnis, Monday (11/3/2019). In addition, the discussion on 5G, he continued, was also about the availability of supporting infrastructure which includes increasing and facilitating fiber optic penetration, and supporting infrastructure such as ducting, polishing, towers and sharing infrastructure. “This infrastructure sharing policy includes active and passive infrastructure, including policy synchronization with other government agencies, including local governments,” said Denny. In addition, Denny explained that synchronization with the regional government is needed to provide more convenience and flexibility to telecommunications operators in accessing polishing, ducting and buildings when building a 5G network. Regarding the satellite frequency utilization plan, Denny said that each satellite has a different lifetime. “The newest one, Nusantara Satu, also has an ext-C band transponder that operates in the 3.5GHz band. On average, the lifetime of the satellite is in the range of 15 years since it was launched,” said Denny. Denny said that currently, the Ministry of Communication and Information is reviewing the potential for sharing the use of the 3.5GHz frequency for 5G and satellite. For example, by geographical division of 5G services in areas where there are manufacturing industrial areas or urban areas that have high data traffic demand, while satellite services can still operate in other areas. “With this approach, it is hoped that the continuity of satellite services can continue until the age of the satellite itself, but on the other hand the implementation of 5G technology in the frequency band can be implemented,” said Denny. News source: Bisnis.com (12/03/19)
5G Implementation Enters the Strategic Plan of the Ministry of Communication and Information
