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Indonesia court rules on telecom data quotas

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2026-07-27 02:24 UTC → 2026-07-28 12:37 UTC · added removed

Indonesia constitutional court reforms and rulings rules on telecom data quotas

Since late May 2026 Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has issued a series of rulings reshaping the nation’s legal and political framework. Early decisions imposed framework, including a 30 % gender quota on for parliamentary candidate lists, mandated direct elections for governors, regents and mayors, upheld regional executives, a 25‑year minimum age for village heads, and affirmed key provisions affirmations of the Health Law. Parallel reforms by the Judicial Commission tightened Supreme Court candidate screens and addressed judicial‑ethics complaints. On 23–24 July 2026 the Court delivered Decision No. 273/PUU‑XXIII/2025, ruling that unused internet data purchased by consumers constitutes is private property that cannot be forfeited. Telecom operators must now provide protection mechanisms such at least one option—such as data rollover, period extension, benefit transfer, compensation or refunds, and any tariff changes must involve consumer‑protection agencies. refund—so the quota remains usable until fully consumed. The decision declares previous regulations allowing prepaid data to expire unconstitutional. The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) announced a regulatory review to align rules with the ruling, judgment, while major operators, including Telkomsel, expressed support and noted existing rollover products. Lawmakers urged swift compliance, emphasizing the decision’s role in strengthening consumer rights in Indonesia’s digital economy. In the days that followed, members of the DPR’s Commission I – notably I, including TB Hasanuddin, Dave Laksono and others – welcomed the ruling and pressed the Ministry of Communication and Digital and the operators to adjust systems Hasanuddin and draft clear implementing regulations. Kemkomdigi said it would study the decision to update telecom regulations. Dave Laksono, urged swift implementation. The Association of Indonesian Telecommunication Service Providers (ATSI) pointed out noted that a data‑rollover product rollover products already exists, while exist, and the Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) hailed the judgment ruling as a major advance for consumer protection ahead of the 2026 electoral calendar. elections. Legal commentator Dendy Yuliyanto praised the decision as a milestone for millions of prepaid users, prompting scrutiny of existing rollover schemes from carriers such as Telkomsel’s SIMPATI, Indosat’s Freedom Combo and XL Smart’s XL‑brand plans.

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  1. 2026-07-28 12:37 UTC Indonesia court rules on telecom data quotas
  2. 2026-07-27 02:24 UTC Indonesia constitutional court reforms and rulings

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