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PT Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia, operating under the brand Net1, is an Indonesian mobile network provider distinguished by its use of 450 MHz spectrum to deliver nationwide broadband internet access. Indonesia, located in Oceania, relies on networks like Net1 to bridge the digital divide, especially in rural and underserved areas. Net1's unique operating frequency and technological approach make it a significant player in the Indonesian telecommunications landscape, offering services different from those of larger, more established mobile operators that primarily use higher frequency bands. The network is identified internationally by its Mobile Country Code (MCC) of 510 for Indonesia and its Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 27. As an operator identified by MCC 510 and MNC 27, Net1 Indonesia aims to provide affordable and reliable internet connectivity. Unlike other GSM-based networks common in Indonesia, such as Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison or XL Axiata, Net1 uses 4G LTE technology on the 450 MHz frequency band. This coverage-focused investment provides service to areas which are significantly harder for other mobile networks to reach due to geographical challenges, or lower population density. While Net1 addresses a specific niche providing data services in a specific band, the other mobile networks operating in Indonesia have a broader scope of coverage across the significantly larger islands of the Indonesian Archipelago. The impact of Net1 on the Indonesian telecommunications market is in providing niche services but it also demonstrates an innovative approach to expanding digital access in a geographically diverse region.