Depok, West Java – The Indonesian government is accelerating its push for technological sovereignty by enhancing domestic testing of telecommunications devices. This effort was formalized through a cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) and the National Standardization Agency (BSN), signed at the Indonesia Digital Test House (IDTH) in Depok on June 4, 2025.
Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, highlighted the partnership as a key milestone in building national and international trust in Indonesia’s testing capabilities. The collaboration aims to simplify accreditation and certification processes for Domestic Testing Centers (BUDN) focused on telecom equipment.
Inaugurated in May 2024, IDTH now offers advanced facilities and skilled personnel to support rapid laboratory accreditation and BUDN designation. Minister Hafid emphasized the center’s goal to become a regional and international center of excellence with reliable, globally recognized test results.
Despite generating over IDR 32 billion in revenue from testing services over the past three years, Indonesia’s market potential remains modest compared to countries like Germany and South Korea. The government aims to shift the testing of nearly all telecom devices entering Indonesia from overseas to domestic labs within the next year.
The signing ceremony was attended by key officials from Komdigi and BSN, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to turning digital independence from a slogan into a tangible reality through a trusted, world-class testing industry. For more information kindly reach out to: typeapproval@5mglobal.com |
