Barcelona – PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi Tbk (Mitratel) and AALTO HAPS Limited (AALTO) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen their strategic collaboration in advancing High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology and telecommunications infrastructure in Indonesia. The signing took place on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona (March, 2nd ), marks an important milestone in reaffirming both parties’ commitment to delivering innovative, reliable, and sustainable connectivity solutions across the country.
Under the MoU, AALTO will serve as the provider of HAPS connectivity services and aircraft operations, covering activities related to the deployment, operation, and management of high-altitude platform-based connectivity solutions. Mitratel, a leading telecommunications tower infrastructure provider and an operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia Tbk, will support the collaboration through the provision and management of telecommunications tower infrastructure services necessary for the effective implementation of the initiative.
The expanded scope of cooperation includes the execution of Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives, the formulation of a structured implementation framework, the identification and assessment of each party’s respective capabilities and potential contributions, as well as the conduct of comprehensive feasibility studies. These studies may encompass business, financial, technical, operational, geographic, commercial, legal, regulatory, and taxation aspects, along with other relevant considerations to ensure prudent planning and execution.
Furthermore, both parties will coordinate and undertake the necessary processes to secure required permits, approvals, and documentation from relevant government authorities and institutions, in full compliance with prevailing laws and regulations.
Theodorus Ardi Hartoko, Chief Executive Officer of Mitratel, emphasized that the collaboration aligns with Mitratel’s commitment to continuously strengthening Indonesia’s national digital infrastructure ecosystem.
“Through this strategic collaboration with AALTO, we aim to develop an integrated synergy model between tower infrastructure and HAPS technology to enhance the quality, coverage, and resilience of telecommunications services in Indonesia. The extension of this Memorandum of Understanding provides a stronger foundation for both parties to undertake comprehensive assessments and prepare a well-measured implementation roadmap in accordance with Good Corporate Governance principles,” he stated in Barcelona on Monday (March 2, 2026).
The collaboration will be carried out with strict adherence to Good Corporate Governance standards and in full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in Indonesia and relevant jurisdictions.
Separately, Telkom Director of Strategic Business Development & Portfolio Seno Soemadji said that this collaboration initiative is part of Telkom Group’s strategy to explore future connectivity solutions that complement terrestrial infrastructure.
““This collaboration represents Telkom Group’s long-term strategic intent to architect a futureready, sovereign digital infrastructure for Indonesia. As the digital economy accelerates, resilience and ubiquity of connectivity become matters of national competitiveness. We see HAPS as a potential enabler to expand coverage, strengthen network resilience, and unlock new service models, particularly in challenging and underserved areas. The extension of this MoU provides a structured pathway to ensure that any future implementation is sustainable, well-governed, and aligned with Indonesia’s national digital transformation agenda,” said Seno Soemadji.
Meanwhile, Hughes Boulnois, Chief Executive Officer of AALTO, stated that the strengthening of this collaboration comes amid the growing commercial momentum of Stratospace technology.
“We are reinforcing our collaboration with Mitratel at a time when Stratospace technology is demonstrating increasingly strong commercial potential. With Zephyr’s capability to deliver directto-device connectivity, we can help bridge coverage gaps in Indonesia’s 3T regions while enhancing the resilience of the national network. The commitment of our partners across the Asia-Pacific region positions this region as a key growth hub for AALTO and an integral part of the next chapter of global connectivity,” he said.
With the extension of the MoU through October 2027, Mitratel and AALTO are expanding the scope of their collaboration to further evaluate, refine, and realize the potential synergies between HAPS technology and telecommunications infrastructure, as part of their broader efforts to promote equitable connectivity and accelerate Indonesia’s digital transformation.
