Accelerating Digital Broadcast, DPP Asks For Communication And Information On Increasing Free STB

Illustration of digital broadcasts (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Committee I of the Indonesian Regional Representative Council (DPD) asked the Ministry of Communication and Information to increase the number of sets Top Boxes (STB) for government assistance to the underprivileged.

"Committee I of the DPD RI recommends to the Government to increase the number of STB availability to the poor so that they are right on target and right on benefits implemented in accordance with the legislation," said Chairman of Committee I DPD Andiara Aprilia Hikmat, quoted by ANTARA Monday, February 6.

The recommendation is a point of conclusion for the meeting between Committee I and the Minister of Communication and Information (Menkominfo) Johnny G Plate at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta.

The DPD RI Committee, said Aprilia, appreciated the explanation and explanation of the Minister of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia regarding the implementation of Analog Switch Off (ASO) in order to accelerate digitalization in Indonesia.

Then, Committee I DPD RI asked to accelerate the digitization of broadcasting in an effort to provide benefits to viewers and broadcasting industry, as well as multiplier effect for the national and regional digital economy.

Furthermore, Committee I DPD RI asked the Ministry of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia to prioritize the implementation of digitalization in borders, islands, villages, and terrestrial areas, to realize justice and equity for the community.

In addition, Committee I DPD RI and the Ministry of Communication and Information of the Republic of Indonesia agreed to be able to involve DPD RI in the process of migrating analog to digital broadcasts, distributing Set Top Boxes, and socializing to the public in the context of accelerating Analog Switch Off (ASO) in the regions.