
Foreign OTT Services Dominate Indonesia, Local Industry Demands Regulation
Foreign over-the-top (OTT) service providers continue to dominate Indonesia’s digital market, prompting calls for the government to establish stronger regulations to protect national interests and support local players. “Films and television programs from OTT services are consumed by more than 200 million internet users in Indonesia, making it the fourth-largest online population in the world,” said Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid in a recent statement, as reported by Kontan. The widespread popularity of OTT services—ranging from video streaming platforms to instant messaging apps—has been fueled by the extensive digital infrastructure developed by Indonesian telecommunication operators. According to