Japan's NTT Docomo, NEC to build Indonesia communications network

Tokyo provides backing as Japanese companies take on Huawei in Southeast Asia

NTT Docomo and NEC are working with Indonesia's Surge as the country looks to provide high-speed service to up to 40 million new households. (Source photos by Nikkei)

KIU SUGANO, Nikkei staff writer

January 9, 2025 01:25 JST

TOKYO -- Japan's NTT Docomo and NEC will develop a high-speed communications network in Indonesia through a joint venture, leveraging Japanese government assistance to cultivate the market and take on Chinese competitors like Huawei Technologies.

Orex Sai, the venture between the mobile carrier and the electronics group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian communications company Solusi Sinergi Digital, better known as Surge, to explore a collaboration. The companies aim to conclude a deal before April.