Currently, only about 20 percent of households in Indonesia have access to fixed broadband networks, Secretary General of the ministry, Ismail said in Jakarta on Thursday.
“A breakthrough is needed. In addition to availability, the rates must also be affordable for the community,” he added.
Fixed broadband networks offer Internet connections at home, offices, and other fixed locations.
To deliver fixed broadband services with speeds of 100 Mbps, the ministry has allocated a new frequency spectrum and introduced an open network scheme to encourage participation from multiple providers, ensuring services remain affordable.
“The ministry will release the frequency spectrum set at 1.4 GHz. It is strictly for fixed use—it cannot be used for mobile,” Ismail explained.
The government is also working to use wireless technology to connect homes in areas difficult to reach by fiber optics, such as densely populated residential zones.
In addition, the Ministry of Communication and Information has called on cellular operators in Indonesia to support efforts to deliver 100 Mbps Internet in regions lacking fiber optic infrastructure.
According to the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII), Internet penetration in Indonesia increased from 78.1 percent in 2023 to 79.5 percent in 2024, with 221.56 million users now online.
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