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{{Infobox company
| name = Telkomsel
|logo = Telkomsel 2013.svg
|logo_size = 200px
|type = Subsidiary ([[Perseroan Terbatas|P.T.]] in legal form)
|foundation = [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]] ({{start date|df=yes|1995|05|26}})
|location = [[Telkomsel Smart Office]], Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto kav. 52, [[Jakarta]], Indonesia
|key_people = [[Ririek Adriansyah]]<small> (CEO)</small>
|industry = Telecommunication
|products = kartuHalo, simPATI, Kartu As, Flash, and LOOP
|parent = PT [[Telkom Indonesia]] Tbk
|owners = [[Telkom Indonesia|PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk]] (65.0%)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telkomsel.com/media/upload/annualreport/AR_TSEL2014.pdf |format=PDF |title=Continuing to Win in the Digital Era |website=Telkomsel.com |accessdate=2017-04-26}}</ref><br />[[Singapore Telecommunications Limited]] via its wholly owned subsidiary Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte. Ltd. (35.0%)<ref name=AIRTEL-SHP-00>{{cite web |url=http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/about+bharti+airtel/Bharti+Airtel/Investor+Relations/Shares/PG_Shares?countrytabs=1 |title=Shareholding Pattern &#124; Bharti Airtel |website=Airtel.in |date= |accessdate=28 June 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524043538/http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/about%2Bbharti%2Bairtel/Bharti%2BAirtel/Investor%2BRelations/Shares/PG_Shares?countrytabs=1 |archivedate=24 May 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name=AIRTEL-SHP-01>{{cite web|url=http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/eaa4f38049da295db5a6f7d8801acd16/Shareholding_pattern_December_31_2011.pdf?MOD=AJPERES|title=Shareholding Pattern as of Dec 2011&#124; Bharti Airtel|website=Airtel.in|date=|accessdate=28 June 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826163655/http://www.airtel.in/wps/wcm/connect/eaa4f38049da295db5a6f7d8801acd16/Shareholding_pattern_December_31_2011.pdf?MOD=AJPERES|archivedate=26 August 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|homepage = {{Official website|http://www.telkomsel.com/|}}
}}
[[File:Telkomsel HQ.jpg|thumb|200px|Telkomsel Telecommunication Center (TTC) Building in [[Jakarta]], Indonesia]]
'''PT Telekomunikasi Selular''', trading as '''Telkomsel''', is an [[Indonesia|Indonesian]] wireless network provider founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of [[Telkom Indonesia]]. It is headquartered in [[South Jakarta]].

Telkomsel is the largest wireless carrier in the country with 172 million customers as of 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/jumlah-pelanggan-seluler-menyusut|title=Jumlah pelanggan seluler menyusut|last=Mediatama|first=Grahanusa|date=2018-04-24|work=kontan.co.id|access-date=2018-07-25|language=id}}</ref> The company Operates their [[GSM]] network on the 900–1800 MHz frequency range, as well as [[3G]] and [[4G]] services on other frequencies. Telkomsel operates a variety of sim card brands, chief among them are simPATI and kartuHALO. These brands differ on their payment model (pre-paid vs. post-paid) as well as pricing. As of 31 March 2015, Telkomsel has 46% of the Indonesian wireless service market share.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://info.singtel.com/sites/default/files/invrel_areports/Singtel_AR2014_b.pdf |format=PDF |title=Annual Report 2014 |website=Info.singtel.com |accessdate=2017-04-26}}</ref>

==History==
Telkomsel was incorporated on 26 May 1995 in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is majority owned by Telkom Indonesia with 65% of the shares, with [[Singtel|Singapore Telecommunications Limited]] owning the minority 35%.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1186063l| title=Telkomsel on BusinessWeek|website=Investing.businessweek.com| accessdate=23 July 2010}}</ref>
In November 1997, Telkomsel became the first wireless carrier in Asia to introduce rechargeable GSM pre-paid services. In September 2006, Telkomsel became the first carrier in the country to launch a 3G service.

On 20 March 2009, Telkomsel and [[Apple Inc.|Apple South Asia Pte. Ltd.]] launched the [[iPhone 3G]] in Indonesia with customised price plans for all of Telkomsel's customers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.beritateknologi.com/telkomsel-segera-meluncurkan-iphone-3g-resmi-masuk-indonesia/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-12-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111217032322/http://www.beritateknologi.com/telkomsel-segera-meluncurkan-iphone-3g-resmi-masuk-indonesia |archivedate=17 December 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Three years later, Telkomsel had acquired more than 100 million active customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indonesia-investments.com/business/indonesian-companies/telekomunikasi-indonesia/item201|title=Telekomunikasi Indonesia – Telkom – Indonesia Investments|website=Indonesia-investments.com|accessdate=26 April 2017}}</ref>

In April 2017, the company website was hacked, and a message protesting about high charges and unnecessary extra services was posted. There was widespread support for the hacker on social media.<ref>{{cite web | title = Telkomsel Hacked, Customers Vent Frustration Over Internet Price | author1 = Dion Bisara |author2 = Herman | publisher = [[The Jakarta Globe]] | date = 18 April 2017 | url = http://jakartaglobe.id/business/telkomsel-hacked-customers-vent-frustation-internet-price/ | access-date = 15 May 2017}}</ref>

===Slogans===
* ''Telkomsel. So Close, So Real'' (Indonesian: Begitu Dekat, Begitu Nyata, 1995–2005){{citation needed|date=July 2014}}
* ''Leading in Service'' (2008, 13th anniversary)
* ''Widest Network, Best Quality'' (Indonesian: Jangkauan Luas, Kualitas Terbaik, 2008–present)
* ''Telkomsel Paling Indonesia'' (2010–present)
* ''Jangkauan Terluas Tercepat'' (2015–present)
* ''14 Tahun Telkomsel Untuk Indonesia'' (2009, 14th anniversary, English: 14th Anniversary Telkomsel for Indonesia)
* ''15 Tahun Telkomsel Inovasi Untuk Negeri'' (2010, 15th anniversary, English: Innovation for the nation)
* ''16 Tahun Telkomsel 100 Juta pelanggan'' (2011, 16th anniversary, English: 100 million customer)
* ''17 Tahun Telkomsel Muda, Beda, Paling Indonesia'' (2012, 17th anniversary, English: Young, Different, More Indonesia)
* ''18 Tahun Telkomsel Muda, Berbagi, Paling Indonesia'' (2013, 18th anniversary, English: Young, Sharing, More Indonesia)
* ''19 Tahun Telkomsel For More Colorful Future'' (2014, 19th anniversary)
* ''20 Tahun Telkomsel Kreasi Untuk Indonesia'' (2015, 20th anniversary, English: Creation for Indonesia)
* ''21 Tahun Telkomsel Bikin Keren Indonesia'' (2016, 21st anniversary, English: Make Indonesia Cooler)
* ''22 Tahun Telkomsel Memajukan Negeri'' (2017, 22nd anniversary, English: Advancing the Nation)

==Network coverage==
As of 2018, Telkomsel has 160.705 [[Base transceiver station|Base Transceiver Stations]] (BTS) with 68.7% being 3G/4G capable.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://pasarmodal.inilah.com/read/detail/2452486/pelanggan-telkomsel-membludak-jumlah-bts-digenjot|title=Pelanggan Telkomsel Membludak, Jumlah BTS Digenjot|last=Center|first=PT. Indonesia News|work=inilahcom|access-date=2018-07-25|language=en}}</ref> Telkomsel currently has one of the widest [[network coverage]] in Indonesia, providing service in over 97% of Indonesia's territories. This makes it the only operator in Indonesia that has coverage in all of the country's [[Provinces of Indonesia|provinces]] and regencies.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}} The network uses [[GSM]] Dual Band (900 & 1800), [[GPRS]], [[EDGE]], [[3G]], and [[4G]] technologies.

The company has 323 international roaming partners in 170 countries (September 2008). In addition, Telkomsel has worked with network carriers in neighboring countries to offer the co-branded ''simPATI Kangen'' product for Indonesians living abroad.

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Portal|Jakarta|Indonesia}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.telkomsel.com/}}

{{Telkom Indonesia}}
{{Indonesia mobile phone companies}}
{{Bridge Alliance}}

[[Category:Mobile phone companies of Indonesia]]
[[Category:Mobile phone companies of Indonesia]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1995]]
[[Category:Companies established in 1995]]

Revision as of 14:32, 16 September 2018

Telkomsel
Company typeSubsidiary (P.T. in legal form)
IndustryTelecommunication
FoundedJakarta, Indonesia (26 May 1995 (1995-05-26))
HeadquartersTelkomsel Smart Office, Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto kav. 52, Jakarta, Indonesia
Key people
Ririek Adriansyah (CEO)
ProductskartuHalo, simPATI, Kartu As, Flash, and LOOP
OwnersPT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (65.0%)[1]
Singapore Telecommunications Limited via its wholly owned subsidiary Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte. Ltd. (35.0%)[2][3]
ParentPT Telkom Indonesia Tbk
WebsiteOfficial website
Telkomsel Telecommunication Center (TTC) Building in Jakarta, Indonesia

PT Telekomunikasi Selular, trading as Telkomsel, is an Indonesian wireless network provider founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia. It is headquartered in South Jakarta.

Telkomsel is the largest wireless carrier in the country with 172 million customers as of 2018.[4] The company Operates their GSM network on the 900–1800 MHz frequency range, as well as 3G and 4G services on other frequencies. Telkomsel operates a variety of sim card brands, chief among them are simPATI and kartuHALO. These brands differ on their payment model (pre-paid vs. post-paid) as well as pricing. As of 31 March 2015, Telkomsel has 46% of the Indonesian wireless service market share.[5]

History

Telkomsel was incorporated on 26 May 1995 in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is majority owned by Telkom Indonesia with 65% of the shares, with Singapore Telecommunications Limited owning the minority 35%.[6] In November 1997, Telkomsel became the first wireless carrier in Asia to introduce rechargeable GSM pre-paid services. In September 2006, Telkomsel became the first carrier in the country to launch a 3G service.

On 20 March 2009, Telkomsel and Apple South Asia Pte. Ltd. launched the iPhone 3G in Indonesia with customised price plans for all of Telkomsel's customers.[7] Three years later, Telkomsel had acquired more than 100 million active customers.[8]

In April 2017, the company website was hacked, and a message protesting about high charges and unnecessary extra services was posted. There was widespread support for the hacker on social media.[9]

Slogans

  • Telkomsel. So Close, So Real (Indonesian: Begitu Dekat, Begitu Nyata, 1995–2005)[citation needed]
  • Leading in Service (2008, 13th anniversary)
  • Widest Network, Best Quality (Indonesian: Jangkauan Luas, Kualitas Terbaik, 2008–present)
  • Telkomsel Paling Indonesia (2010–present)
  • Jangkauan Terluas Tercepat (2015–present)
  • 14 Tahun Telkomsel Untuk Indonesia (2009, 14th anniversary, English: 14th Anniversary Telkomsel for Indonesia)
  • 15 Tahun Telkomsel Inovasi Untuk Negeri (2010, 15th anniversary, English: Innovation for the nation)
  • 16 Tahun Telkomsel 100 Juta pelanggan (2011, 16th anniversary, English: 100 million customer)
  • 17 Tahun Telkomsel Muda, Beda, Paling Indonesia (2012, 17th anniversary, English: Young, Different, More Indonesia)
  • 18 Tahun Telkomsel Muda, Berbagi, Paling Indonesia (2013, 18th anniversary, English: Young, Sharing, More Indonesia)
  • 19 Tahun Telkomsel For More Colorful Future (2014, 19th anniversary)
  • 20 Tahun Telkomsel Kreasi Untuk Indonesia (2015, 20th anniversary, English: Creation for Indonesia)
  • 21 Tahun Telkomsel Bikin Keren Indonesia (2016, 21st anniversary, English: Make Indonesia Cooler)
  • 22 Tahun Telkomsel Memajukan Negeri (2017, 22nd anniversary, English: Advancing the Nation)

Network coverage

As of 2018, Telkomsel has 160.705 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) with 68.7% being 3G/4G capable.[10] Telkomsel currently has one of the widest network coverage in Indonesia, providing service in over 97% of Indonesia's territories. This makes it the only operator in Indonesia that has coverage in all of the country's provinces and regencies.[citation needed] The network uses GSM Dual Band (900 & 1800), GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and 4G technologies.

The company has 323 international roaming partners in 170 countries (September 2008). In addition, Telkomsel has worked with network carriers in neighboring countries to offer the co-branded simPATI Kangen product for Indonesians living abroad.

References

  1. ^ "Continuing to Win in the Digital Era" (PDF). Telkomsel.com. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Shareholding Pattern | Bharti Airtel". Airtel.in. Archived from the original on 24 May 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Shareholding Pattern as of Dec 2011| Bharti Airtel" (PDF). Airtel.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Mediatama, Grahanusa (24 April 2018). "Jumlah pelanggan seluler menyusut". kontan.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Annual Report 2014" (PDF). Info.singtel.com. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Telkomsel on BusinessWeek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "Telekomunikasi Indonesia – Telkom – Indonesia Investments". Indonesia-investments.com. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  9. ^ Dion Bisara; Herman (18 April 2017). "Telkomsel Hacked, Customers Vent Frustration Over Internet Price". The Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  10. ^ Center, PT. Indonesia News. "Pelanggan Telkomsel Membludak, Jumlah BTS Digenjot". inilahcom. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
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