“In densely populated regions, service quality is relatively stable, while in remote areas infrastructure strengthening is ongoing,” Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said, as quoted in a ministry press release issued in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He said internet access facilities are currently available in around 97 percent of populated areas, although service quality varies significantly.
As a result, the government is working to gradually improve connectivity and internet quality nationwide.
“The national average internet speed stands at around 45 Mbps, still below the Southeast Asian average,” Patria said during a meeting with representatives of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs headquarters in Central Jakarta on Monday (Jan 12).
“The government aims to raise this to 100 Mbps within the next three years, including expanding fifth-generation (5G) networks, which currently cover less than 10 percent of the country,” he added.
Patria said expanding equitable internet access for education is part of the government’s efforts to fulfill the right to learning and reduce the digital divide.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is working to ensure students can effectively access online learning platforms.
“This support forms the foundation for digital-based education policies,” Patria said.
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