Nokia has signed a multi-year partnership with Indonesian digital and telecommunications provider Surge to deploy a nationwide 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network aimed at expanding high-speed internet access across the country.
Under the agreement, Nokia will roll out its advanced RAN and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) solutions to deliver fast, low-latency broadband in regions with limited fiber connectivity, including Java, Papua and Maluku.
The deployment is scheduled to begin in December 2025 and aligns with Indonesia’s national digital inclusion and Affordable Broadband programmes.
The initiative will utilise the n50 spectrum band, leveraging Nokia’s FTTx, IP and Optics infrastructure for reliable backhaul and transport. Nokia’s AirScale Radio Access Network portfolio, its latest AirScale Baseband and Remote Radio Head technology will support broad coverage while maintaining strong energy efficiency through ReefShark System-on-Chip components.
Surge will also adopt Nokia’s MantaRay NM network management system, which offers integrated monitoring and AI-enhanced operational support. The partnership includes deployment, maintenance and managed services designed to improve performance, efficiency and long-term network resilience.
Shannedy Ong, Director at Surge Indonesia, said the collaboration will help deliver a best-in-class 5G experience and expand affordable connectivity to underserved communities. Mark Atkinson, Head of Radio Access Networks at Nokia, added that the agreement represents a major step toward accelerating Indonesia’s Digital Transformation through high-performance wireless broadband. Both companies expect the project to significantly boost regional economic growth, support new digital services and improve overall network resilience as Indonesia accelerates its transition toward a more connected, technology-driven future.
