The mobile network operator has joined a pool of corporate investors in ride hailing service and strategic partner Gojek.

Mobile network operator Telkomsel provided $150m in funding for Indonesia-based on-demand ride provider Gojek today.

Gojek operates a mobile app that enables users to book rides as well as services such as package and food delivery in addition to accessing the company’s digital payment platform.

Telkomsel has offered affordable mobile data packages to Gojek drivers since 2018 and the companies plan to now work more closely together to help local small businesses expand by providing joint product bundles.

Gojek was…

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