Komdigi And Kemendes PDT Build Internet Access To 60 Million Unconnected Residents

(center) Menkomdigi Meutya Hafid and Mendes PDT Yandri Susanto (photo: dock. Komdigi)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Kemendes PDT, to accelerate the development of village connectivity.

Menkomdigi Meutya Hafid stated, through this collaboration, Komdigi and the Ministry of Villages PDT will match village data that has not been connected, and determine which village will be the priority for building its internet connection in 2026.

"With this MoU, the Ministry of Communication and Industry and the Ministry of Villages PDT will match village data that has not been connected to determine which one we will prioritize to build the connection in 2026," said Meutya.

He also mentioned that there are still around 60 million Indonesians who have not been connected to the internet. Therefore, the Ministry of Communication and Industry continues to take concrete steps in expanding connectivity.

Among other things, such as building BTS and access points in Papua, organizing frequency auctions, and collaborating with cellular operators for equal access in all parts of Indonesia.

Meutya emphasized that the synergy between the Ministry of Communication and Trade of PDT will accelerate the development of connectivity infrastructure so that people in rural areas can also feel the digital transformation properly in urban areas.

The Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, Yandri Susanto, said that the availability of connectivity is an important factor in village progress. "One that determines whether or not a village is the problem of the internet and the signal," he said.

Through this collaboration, Yandri hopes that the development of connectivity infrastructure in rural areas can run more on target.