Now, this nexus of politics and business enters a new arena: the 1.4 GHz spectrum auction. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Communication and Digital announced that only three bidders remain—Telkom, Eka Mas Republik (MyRepublic), and WIFI. What is at stake is not merely bandwidth for wireless broadband, but control of a national resource that will shape Indonesia’s digital economy for the next decade. To subscribe please click here