Komdigi Operates 17 Emergency Satellite Points In Aceh And Sumatra

Illustration of the SATRIA-1 satellite (photo: dock. Komdigi)

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs revealed that as of December 6, there were 413 public internet points recorded in three disaster provinces that had been successfully restored from a total of 602 affected access.

In addition, the Ministry of Komdigi through BAKTI has also operated 17 emergency internet points using the SATRIA-1 satellite connection to ensure the smooth coordination of disaster management.

Efforts to restore internet access points continue to be carried out in stages, along with the normal supply of electricity and fuel in flood-affected areas.

This recovery is expected to make it easier for residents and teams in the field to communicate and coordinate in disaster management.

"As long as the recovery of the telecommunications network is still ongoing, emergency internet access via satellite is a solution. This facility can be used by the community and officers to coordinate and communicate in the context of disaster recovery," said Minister of Communication and Trade Meutya Hafid in an official post on the Instagram account @kemkomdigi.

The Ministry of Communication and Industry continues to cooperate with national cellular operators and emergency telecommunications volunteers to continue to accelerate the recovery of post-disaster telecommunications services in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.

Of the three regions, Aceh Province is an area with a significant level of telecommunication service disruption. However, as of December 5 yesterday, out of a total of 3,414 BTS in Aceh Province, 1,789 BTS or 52.4 percent have returned to being active.

In explaining that along with the recovery in electricity supply, the percentage of active BTS can be increased to around 75 percent, and this week the network is expected to recover near normal conditions.

In a separate statement, the Deputy Minister of Communication and Trade, Nezar Patria, explained that along with the recovery in electricity supply, the percentage of active BTS could be increased to around 75 percent, and this week the network is expected to recover near normal conditions.