Minister of Communication and Information Meutya: Government is speeding up Internet connectivity

Communication and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid during the Generation of Digital Youth Rocket at Dharmawangsa Private High School, Medan, North Sumatra, Saturday (13/12/2025). ANTARA/

The Minister of Communication and Information also introduced the vision of Indonesia's digital direction, which now carries the concept of connected, growing, and protected or 3T.

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"We replace 3T with being connected, growing, and being maintained. This means that everything must be inclusive," said Meutya after the Generation Rocket for Digital Youth at Dharmawangsa Private High School, Medan, North Sumatra, Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of North Sumatra (Sumut) Surya said that the North Sumatra Provincial Government (Pemprov) provides free internet services at schools.

This is a form of commitment to ensure that all learners have equal opportunities in accessing digital technology.

"This program is expected to be able to reduce the digital gap between schools and between regions," said Surya.

The Deputy Governor said that the provision of free internet was an effort by the North Sumatra Provincial Government to encourage the equalization of access to digital education, especially in areas that previously had limited internet networks.

"The provision of free internet is also an effort to narrow the digital gap between schools and urban areas with areas that previously had limited access to adequate internet," said Surya.

According to him, the presence of free internet not only helps students in obtaining a wider source of learning, but also gives space for teachers in the North Sumatra region to develop more innovative and creative learning methods.

He emphasized that the development of the digital ecosystem cannot only depend on the government alone, but the support of the business world, communities, schools, teachers, parents, and students is very needed.

"We realize that the development of the digital ecosystem cannot be done only by the government. We need the support of all parties," he said.

Surya added that the future of North Sumatra's digital future is not only determined by the development of infrastructure, but also by the strong commitment to guide and protect the younger generation.

The Deputy Governor also emphasized the importance of literacy and digital security for the younger generation, considering that technology not only changes the way of working and learning, but also the way of thinking and interacting.

"We want to ensure that when they access technology, they do so safely, use the internet wisely, and create productively and responsibly," said Surya.

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