Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies

This study explores the implementation of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) technology by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) startups in underserved and remote areas of Indonesia, examining its effectiveness, challenges, and opportunities. The research reveals that OLT technology can significantly improve...

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Main Authors: Dinar Mustofa, Dhanar Intan Surya Saputra, Velizha S Kusuma, Afrig Aminuddin, Anggit Wirasto, Satyo Dwi Apitiadi
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Published: Informatics Department, Faculty of Computer Science Bina Darma University 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Information Systems and Informatics
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Online Access:https://journal-isi.org/index.php/isi/article/view/943
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Afrig Aminuddin
Anggit Wirasto
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description This study explores the implementation of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) technology by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) startups in underserved and remote areas of Indonesia, examining its effectiveness, challenges, and opportunities. The research reveals that OLT technology can significantly improve internet service quality, with measurable increases in speed (up to 30%) and reliability (20% improvement), especially in rural areas. However, ISP startups face several technical challenges, including inadequate fiber optic infrastructure, high initial investment costs, and the complex geographical conditions across Indonesia’s diverse islands. Regulatory barriers, such as lengthy licensing processes and inconsistent policies, further hinder the deployment of OLT technology. Despite these challenges, the study identifies key opportunities for ISP startups to overcome these obstacles. Collaboration with government initiatives like the Palapa Ring and the potential integration with 5G and IoT technologies can reduce costs and accelerate network deployment. Additionally, leveraging existing infrastructure enables faster expansion of broadband services, particularly in remote regions. The research also finds that ISP startups adopting OLT technology can significantly narrow the digital divide by expanding service coverage in underserved areas, with a noted 25% increase in digital inclusion. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and business leaders, informing strategies to optimize OLT technology and foster a more equitable digital transformation across Indonesia, particularly in expanding access to broadband internet in marginalized regions.
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spelling doaj-art-5e53d26562d24e2da3cdae3825dd244c2025-08-20T03:01:18ZengInformatics Department, Faculty of Computer Science Bina Darma UniversityJournal of Information Systems and Informatics2656-59352656-48822024-12-01642983299810.51519/journalisi.v6i4.943943Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and StrategiesDinar Mustofa0Dhanar Intan Surya Saputra1Velizha S Kusuma2Afrig Aminuddin3Anggit Wirasto4Satyo Dwi Apitiadi5Universitas Amikom PurwokertoUniversitas Amikom PurwokertoUniversitas Amikom PurwokertoUniversiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahUniversitas Harapan BangsaUniversitas Amikom PurwokertoThis study explores the implementation of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) technology by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) startups in underserved and remote areas of Indonesia, examining its effectiveness, challenges, and opportunities. The research reveals that OLT technology can significantly improve internet service quality, with measurable increases in speed (up to 30%) and reliability (20% improvement), especially in rural areas. However, ISP startups face several technical challenges, including inadequate fiber optic infrastructure, high initial investment costs, and the complex geographical conditions across Indonesia’s diverse islands. Regulatory barriers, such as lengthy licensing processes and inconsistent policies, further hinder the deployment of OLT technology. Despite these challenges, the study identifies key opportunities for ISP startups to overcome these obstacles. Collaboration with government initiatives like the Palapa Ring and the potential integration with 5G and IoT technologies can reduce costs and accelerate network deployment. Additionally, leveraging existing infrastructure enables faster expansion of broadband services, particularly in remote regions. The research also finds that ISP startups adopting OLT technology can significantly narrow the digital divide by expanding service coverage in underserved areas, with a noted 25% increase in digital inclusion. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and business leaders, informing strategies to optimize OLT technology and foster a more equitable digital transformation across Indonesia, particularly in expanding access to broadband internet in marginalized regions.https://journal-isi.org/index.php/isi/article/view/943optical line terminal (olt)startup ispsnetwork technologyinternet service providers (isps)digital divide
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Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies
Journal of Information Systems and Informatics
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startup isps
network technology
internet service providers (isps)
digital divide
title Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies
title_full Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies
title_fullStr Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies
title_full_unstemmed Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies
title_short Unlocking the Potential of OLT for Startup ISPs in Indonesia: Challenges and Strategies
title_sort unlocking the potential of olt for startup isps in indonesia challenges and strategies
topic optical line terminal (olt)
startup isps
network technology
internet service providers (isps)
digital divide
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