Internux Sues Shop for Unlocking Bolt! Modems
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Internux, the company behind Bolt! 4G mobile broadband service, is suing Cumi Laut Software Development, a local shop, for allegedly providing unlocking services for the company’s modem devices.
Bolt!, which is the first 4G mobile broadband provider in Indonesia, has been offering its broadband service with modem and smartphones since its introduction last year — attracting more than 1 million customers.
The company, however, found out that several parties including Cumi Laut, has been unlocking the modem to make it compatible with other operators’ broadband services.
“[This] is an illegal practice that breaches patents and costs our clients,” said Ignatius Supriyadi, Internux’s lawyer in a statement on Wednesday.
Dicky Moechtar, Bolt!’s chief executive, said that the company would also take legal actions against other parties besides Cumi Laut.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Internux accusing Cumi Laut Software Development of doing?
What is Internux accusing Cumi Laut Software Development of doing?
Internux alleges that Cumi Laut Software Development has been providing services to unlock its Bolt! Modem devices. This practice allows the modems to be used with other mobile broadband operators' services.
Q.How many customers does Bolt! Currently have?
How many customers does Bolt! Currently have?
Bolt!, which launched its 4G mobile broadband service last year, has attracted over 1 million customers. These customers use Bolt!'s broadband service with modems and smartphones.
Q.What does Internux plan to do regarding other parties involved in similar activities?
What does Internux plan to do regarding other parties involved in similar activities?
Internux's chief executive, Dicky Moechtar, stated that the company intends to pursue legal actions against other entities engaged in unlocking Bolt! Modems, not just Cumi Laut.
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