Telkom Will Launch Red And White Satellite 2, Erick Thohir: Accelerate Equity Of Connectivity In Indonesia

JAKARTA - PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk through Telkomsat will launch the Red and White Satellite 2 in Florida, United States. The launch of this satellite is to accelerate the equitable distribution of internet connectivity in Tahan Air.

SOE Minister Erick Thohir said that the launch of the Red and White Satellite 2 is expected for all Indonesians to feel the benefits of the internet.

"This satellite is a SOE committee through PT Telkom Indonesia to equalize connectivity throughout Indonesia. This equitable distribution is expected to accelerate digitalization," he said, quoted from Instagram @erick.thohir, Sunday, February 18.

"This is our effort so that people can learn and also increase their ability with the internet, to realize the vision of Indonesia Gold 2045. Proud!," wrote Erick.

Erick explained that the satellite with a giant capacity belonging to PT Telkom Indonesia, the Red and White Satellite 2 is ready to be launched on Wednesday, February 20, Florida time or Thursday, February 21, Indonesian time.

"This satellite has a capacity of up to 32Gbps and carries an active transporder consisting of a C-band frequency, and Ku-band which will reach all parts of Indonesia," he said.

Furthermore, Erick said, the launch of the Red and White Satellite 2 owned by PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk will involve the company owned by Elon Musk.

"The construction of this satellite involves Elon Musk's Thales Alenia Space and SpaceX to maintain the launch of the satellite," he said.