The Indonesian government is working toward a major goal: to make sure that nearly all testing of telecommunications equipment happens inside the country by the end of 2026.

This was shared by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Meutya Hafid, during her recent visit to the Indonesia Digital Test House (IDTH) in Depok, West Java—considered the biggest and most advanced test facility for telecom devices in Southeast Asia.

“Our visit today is to confirm that according to the government’s plan, we are aiming to conduct most of the telecom equipment testing within Indonesia by the end of 2026,” said Meutya during the visit on Wednesday (June 4, 2025).

Local Testing to Replace Overseas Testing:

Meutya explained that in the past, telecom devices had to be sent abroad for testing because local labs weren’t ready. But now, with Indonesia Digital Test House fully operational, Indonesia has the right tools, skilled experts, and systems to do this testing at home—and in line with global standards.

“In line with President Prabowo’s direction for Indonesia to become more self-reliant in all areas, including digital technologies, we want most of the testing work to take place here in Indonesia—especially at Indonesia Digital Test House and other local labs,” she added.

New Agreement to Strengthen Testing Quality:

Earlier, during an event on electromagnetic compatibility, Meutya witnessed the signing of a cooperation deal between the Ministry of Communication and Information and the National Standardization Agency (BSN). The goal is to make the testing process simpler, faster, and more trustworthy.

She stressed that testing procedures should follow strict rules, meet international standards, and always be on time. “Each test result must be reliable, repeatable, and accepted by other countries too,” said the Minister.

Big Potential in Domestic Testing Market:

Over the last three years, Indonesia Digital Test House earned more than IDR 32 billion in testing services. However, compared to countries like Germany (with annual earnings of over IDR 59 trillion) and South Korea (over IDR 11 trillion), there’s still a lot of room for growth in Indonesia’s testing industry.

“If most devices entering the country are still tested abroad, we must act quickly. With the setup we have now, we should be able to bring nearly all of that testing back to Indonesia within a year,” she said.

Aiming for Global Recognition:

The partnership with BSN will help make local test labs officially recognized and speed up the approval process. Meutya believes this cooperation will help raise confidence in Indonesia’s test results—both locally and internationally.

“Indonesia Digital Test House, which started operating in May 2024, is already equipped with complete tools, trained workers, and a strong system. Teaming up with BSN will help us boost the testing quality and simplify the approval steps,” she noted.

By 2026, Indonesia expects to complete the shift toward domestic telecom device testing. This will enhance national self-reliance, speed up certification processes, reduce testing costs abroad, and position Indonesia as a regional hub for high-quality, internationally recognized telecom testing.

This strategic move will have a major impact on manufacturers and importers: by 2026, local testing will become mandatory for most telecom equipment, streamlining approvals, cutting costs abroad, and strengthening Indonesia’s position as a trusted regional testing hub.

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