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| Platform | Role in Indonesia | User Base Notes | |----------|------------------|------------------| | | Dominant long-form & music video platform | >90% of Indonesian internet users watch YouTube monthly | | TikTok | Short-form video leader; strong in comedy, dance, challenges | ~100 million active users (one of largest global markets) | | Instagram Reels | Lifestyle, celebrity snippets, news | High urban penetration | | Netflix / Viu | Premium serialized dramas, Korean & local originals | Growing but paid-subscription capped (~5-10% of internet users) | | Vidio | Local OTT (over-the-top) leader: live sports, original web series, TV catch-up | Widely used for local football (BRI Liga 1) | Video Bokep Sarah Azhari
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