Jokowi Ensures Accelerate Affordability Of 4G Signals In 12,548 Villages/Kelurahan

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) (Doc: State Secretariat)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo accelerated the realization of digital infrastructure with the reach of 4G signals in 12,548 villages or sub-districts at the end of 2023 as an effort to digital transformation carried out by the government. This was conveyed by President Jokowi in giving a speech at the Digital Literacy Movement at TNI Headquarters via video shows. "At the end of 2023, 12,548 villages/kelurahan will be affordable for 4G signals. Acceleration of 10 years ahead of the previous plan completed in 2032," said President Jokowi as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 13. The President said the COVID-19 pandemic opens wide opportunities for the government to carry out digital transformation on a large scale. The development of digital infrastructure is accelerated, along with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that continue to grow and increase. According to the Head of State, the already available internet network must be followed by the readiness of users so that the positive benefits of the internet can be optimized. "In order to make the community more intelligent and productive. On the contrary, the negative effects must be continuously suppressed, continuously minimized, "said the President.

President Jokowi also appreciated the 110 institutions and communities involved in the national digital literacy program. He hopes that the digital literacy movement can expand and encourage various initiatives elsewhere so that people are more capable of utilizing the internet for educational and productive activities.