XLSmart (EXCL) Experiences Significant Traffic Surge During Nataru Period

Network Performance Maintained During Peak Demand

PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk (EXCL), listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, reported a significant increase in network traffic during the 2025/2026 New Year holiday period. The company observed a 12% average traffic rise between 24 December 2025 and 4 January 2026 compared to regular days ¹

Peak Traffic Observations

The most substantial traffic surge occurred on New Year's Eve in Ponorogo, where traffic levels reached 267% above normal ¹

Proactive Measures Ensure Network Stability

According to Shurish Subbramaniam, Director and Chief Technology Officer of XLSmart, the company's network maintained its performance and did not experience significant disruptions. This stability was attributed to the proactive measures implemented by the company to handle the anticipated traffic increase ¹

Industry Context and Implications

The traffic surge experienced by EXCL was not an isolated incident, as other major telecommunications companies like PT Indosat Tbk (ISAT) also reported increased traffic during the same period. ISAT's traffic on its XLSATU service rose by about 13% compared to normal days ²

This coordinated increase across multiple operators highlights the growing demand for telecommunications services during major holidays in Indonesia. The ability of these companies to maintain network stability while handling significant traffic surges is crucial for their operational performance and customer satisfaction.