DGPT warns Indosat over slow pace of fixed network rollout

Indonesia’s telecoms regulator, the Directorate General of Posts and Telecommunications (DGPT), has warned PT Indosat over its apparent ‘sluggishness’ in rolling out its fixed line and fixed wireless (CDMA) networks. According to reports in The Jakarta Post, the director general met with Indosat officials last week to discuss his concerns and warn the company about the ‘lack of development in its fixed networks’. The verbal warning is seen as a precursor to possible sanctions should Indosat fail to get its house in order. Nevertheless, the verbal reprimand is a clear warning that the DGPT will not stand idly by if the company fails to – in its opinion – make good on its initial development commitments. [more, telegeography]