Meanwhile, devices operating on the 2.6 GHz frequency band cannot use the technology since the frequency will be used for satellite and telecommunications services.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Communication and Informatics Minister Johnny G. Plate confirmed the provision of 5G telecommunication network services during the 2022 MotoGP at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Central Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province.

"Similar to the previous sporting events, the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON), 2022 Mandalika MotoGP will also offer a 5G experience,” Plate noted here on Monday during a post-meeting press conference with the 2022 Mandalika MotoGP field coordinator Air Marshal (Ret.) Hadi Tjahjanto.

However, the 5G network has only been available for the 2.3 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum, thereby translating to the fact that it will only work for certain types of devices, he noted.

The minister spoke about having held discussions with the manufacturers of the handheld devices that operate in the 2.3 GHz frequency band, and they have agreed to use the 5G network technology.

"Meanwhile, devices operating on the 2.6 GHz frequency band cannot use the technology since the frequency will be used for satellite and telecommunications services," he noted.

The 5G experience at the racing event will be provided by three cellular operators: Telkomsel, XL Axiata, and Indosat Ooredoo.

Furthermore, Plate affirmed that to ensure flight safety due to heavy traffic amid the racing event, the Communication and Informatics Ministry will deploy a mobile unit from the ministry’s monitoring center in Lombok City to coordinate with other centers in Denpasar City, Banyuwangi District, and Surabaya City.

"It is crucial to ensure that there is no interference between the aircraft's communication devices and the ground radio equipment. The frequency spectrum will be maintained by the ministry’s monitoring centers," he added.

The Mandalika Circuit is scheduled to hold the MotoGP on March 18-20, 2022. In addition, the MotoGP pre-season test will be held on February 11-13, 2022.


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