# Indonesia digital platform regulation debate

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-digital-platform-regulation-debate
> Updated: 2026-09-04T23:17:34.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Discussions regarding the regulation and economic responsibility of global digital platforms, or Over-the-Top (OTT) services, have intensified in Indonesia.

The Indonesian Telematics Society (Mastel) has called for these global platforms to contribute to the development of national digital infrastructure. Mastel Chairman Sarwoto Atmosutarno argued that the burden of infrastructure investment currently falls too heavily on the telecommunications industry, despite global platforms relying on these networks to drive economic growth.

Following these calls, the Indonesian Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) identified challenges regarding the dominance of these platforms. KPPU Chairman Gopprera Panggabean noted a lack of comprehensive regulation, warning of risks such as platforms acting as gatekeepers and market asymmetries. The Indonesian Telecommunications Providers Association (ATSI) has expressed support for government efforts to regulate these entities to ensure a balanced digital ecosystem, provided consumer interests are protected.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Indonesia seeks regulation for global digital platforms

Indonesia's KPPU and the ATSI support comprehensive regulation of global digital platforms to ensure fair competition and a balanced ecosystem without burdening consumers.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-seeks-regulation-for-global-digital-platforms

### 2026-08-08: Mastel urges global digital platforms to fund Indonesia's digital infrastructure

Mastel is urging global digital platforms (OTT) to contribute to Indonesia's digital infrastructure development through a fair share scheme to balance investment costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mastel-urges-global-digital-platforms-to-fund-indonesias-digital-infrastructure

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