ZTE and XLSMART Forge AI-Powered 5G and FWA Infrastructure Partnership in Indonesia

JAKARTA - ZTE Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT XLSMART Telecom Sejahtera Tbk (XLSMART) at the MWC Shanghai 2026 event, to expand strategic collaboration in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). This agreement will focus on building a smarter network capability, increasing operational efficiency, strengthening customer experience, and developing new broadband opportunities in Indonesia. "Through collaboration with XLSMART, we combine ZTE's strengths in innovation, AI-based networks, 5G, and FWA to build a smarter, more efficient, and customer-centric network," said Senior Vice President of ZTE, James Zhang in his statement. The two companies will jointly develop end-to-end AI capabilities in the Radio Access Network, Transport Network, Core Network, and Network Operations. AI-based automation and intelligent analytics will analyze network conditions, anticipate changes in traffic demand, and optimize network resources more dynamically. This approach will help XLSMART simplify network operations, increase service agility, and respond to changes in traffic demand more effectively. "Through collaboration with ZTE, XLSMART strengthens its ability to build a smarter, automated, and efficient network, while continuing to provide reliable digital experiences for customers," added President Director of XLSMART, Rajeev Sethi. Both companies will also continue to evaluate the implementation through measurable improvements in network performance, operational efficiency, energy efficiency, and customer experience. At the same time, XLSMART and ZTE will continue to strengthen the value of 5G by expanding network capabilities, introducing new digital services, and building a stronger foundation for next-generation connectivity in Indonesia. This partnership is expected to accelerate the commercialization and growth of FWA through network evolution and optimization, innovation in customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and home connectivity, improved broadband experience, market expansion, and exploration of new commercial opportunities. through the latest generation of connectivity. In the future, the two companies will explore more applications (use cases) in the field of AI-based networks, 5G evolution, and FWA, with a focus on measurable improvements in network performance, operational and energy efficiency, customer experience, and business growth.