The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD150 million loan to PT Link Net Tbk (Linknet) to support the expansion of digital infrastructure and improve broadband services in Indonesia. The financing will help expand Linknet’s fibre broadband network and strengthen its operational capacity as the company transitions toward a business-to-business service model.
The project will support the expansion of Linknet’s fibre-to-the-home network, which delivers high-speed internet directly to households through fibre-optic cables. By adopting an open-access wholesale model, the initiative is expected to enhance broadband quality, improve connectivity for businesses and households, and enable greater participation in the digital economy, particularly among micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
The project is also expected to support Indonesia’s climate goals by promoting energy-efficient network technologies and improving digital infrastructure resilience. Expanded access to reliable high-speed internet is expected to contribute to the country’s growing digital economy, which is projected to reach USD366 billion by 2030.