5G Internet For The People: Welcoming A Faster And Affordable Era Of Digital Connectivity

Illustration of 5G internet infrastructure (Fofo: Pixabay)

YOGYAKARTA The 5G internet program for the People has just been launched by the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi). This program offers faster and more stable digital connectivity at affordable prices.

The program, which is named the People's Internet (IRA), was developed by PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (WIFI) or SURGE in collaboration with Japanese company OREX SAI.

IRA presents a frequency-based 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology of 1.4 GHz, which is claimed to be the world's first commercial Open RAN system. With this innovation, people can enjoy 100 Mbps speeded 5G internet services, without requiring time-consuming optical cable installations and large costs.

The presence of the people's internet that carries 5G FWA technology makes the network supply process faster, more efficient, and can reach areas that have been hit by limited cable infrastructure.

Furthermore, the 5G intenet program for the people can provide many benefits for the community, such as:

The IRA program that utilizes the latest 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) wireless technology can support far-ranked learning. This innovation offers higher speed, lower latency, and greater capacity.

With a better internet connection, educational institutions can significantly improve the quality and accessibility of learning.

The construction of a fiber optic network takes time, a big cost, and a complicated installation process. The rural, mountainous, and archipelago areas are often a challenge for operators.

With 5G FWA, operators only need to install 5G transmitters and recipient devices at the customer location. Without having to dig the ground or pull the long cable, fast internet access can be available immediately.

The 5G internet program for the people can also encourage the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The application of this technology allows MSMEs to maximize their digital services, such as digitalizing sales through marketplaces or social media and digital payments via QRIS and e-wallet.

The use of FWA technology allows internet distribution through the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) tower without having to pull cables. This technology takes the process of providing networks much faster, and can reach areas that have been hit by limited cable infrastructure.

In other words, the presence of this service can expand digital access nationally.

The 5G internet program for the people can also improve telemedicine services, remote health services that use information and communication technology (ICT) for consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.

With the support of 5G technology, people can easily interact with doctors through applications, video calls, or chats, and get prescription drugs and electronic condition monitoring.

This is the benefit of the 5G internet for the people. Get news updates on other options only on VOI.id.