ST Engineering iDirect Selected for Phase Two of Indonesia’s Satria-1 Satellite Network Expansion

ST Engineering iDirect has been selected for the Phase Two expansion of Indonesia’s Satria-1 satellite network, following the successful completion of Phase One which involved the deployment of ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation hub infrastructure to enable connectivity across the Indonesian Archipelago.

ST Engineering iDirect’s advanced technology, combined with its seamless collaboration with local partner PT Bis Data Indonesia (Bignet) and rapid deployment, were critical factors in securing its continued role in Indonesia’s national initiative to provide high-speed internet to underserved regions.

The Phase Two expansion will deploy an additional 26Gbps of capacity via new gateways in Timika, Manokwari, and Jayapura. The enhanced satellite network will enable greater access to critical services such as education and healthcare, impacting up to approximately 150,000 public service points, including 93,900 schools and 3,700 healthcare centers.

This builds on Phase One where ST Engineering iDirect’s Dialog platform, with advanced next-generation DCR/DBR infrastructure, was deployed to deliver robust and scalable connectivity for approximately 45 million Indonesians who previously lacked internet access. In addition to addressing current connectivity gaps, the Dialog platform was also designed to support the evolving demands of Indonesia’s digital infrastructure transformation.

The Satria-1 satellite, launched in 2023 with a capacity of 150Gbps, is one of Asia’s largest satellites and is pivotal to Indonesia’s mission to close the digital divide. With aggressive deployment timelines set by the government, ST Engineering iDirect’s infrastructure provides the flexibility, scalability, and performance required to support diverse connectivity needs across the country.