XL Axiata and Smartfren ask regulator to greenlight merger

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Guest authors

The parent companies of Indonesian telcos XL Axiata and Smartfren have reportedly asked permission from telecoms regulator KemKominfo to carry out a long-planned merger of the two companies – and seem likely to get it.

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