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Ericsson Indonesia president director Nora Wahby spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Maudey Khalisha on May 19 to discuss rolling out the 5G spectrum in Indonesia toward realizing the country’s digital ambitions and elevating its global competitiveness.

Nora Wahby, president director of Ericsson Indonesia (Ericsson/- )

As Indonesia races to accelerate its digital transformation, expand artificial intelligence adoption and attract more foreign investment in the technology sector, one critical pillar in the framework remains underdeveloped compared to its regional peers: 5G infrastructure.Ericsson Indonesia president director Nora Wahby spoke to The Jakarta Post’s Maudey Khalisha on May 19 to discuss why 5G is essential to the government’s digital ambitions, what obstacles are slowing the technology’s rollout and how stronger digital infrastructure could enhance the country's competitiveness in the global economy.

Question: Indonesia's 5G coverage remains low. What is the biggest hurdle the country is facing?