{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 1766372, "msgid": "internet-rakyat-launch-in-regional-1-advances-national-digital-inclusion-1779924672", "date": "2026-05-26 17:01:44", "title": "Internet Rakyat Launch in Regional-1 Advances National Digital Inclusion", "author": "", "source": "ANTARA_ID", "tags": "", "topic": "Infrastructure", "summary": "Surge has launched its Internet Rakyat broadband service in Regional-1, covering Java, Maluku, and Papua, to bridge digital divides and boost economic growth. The affordable 100Mbps service at Rp100,000 aims to expand access to education, digital economy, and public services, supported by McKinsey's findings linking affordable internet to 0.7-1.3% annual GDP growth. A special promotion includes free three-month service and World Cup access via FolaPlay until July 2026.", "content": "

The successful launch of Internet Rakyat is the result of strong\ncollaboration across our entire ecosystem of partners.<\/p>\n

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Surge (PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk, stock ticker\nWIFI) through its subsidiary PT Telemedia Komunikasi Pratama (Telemedia)\nhas launched Internet Rakyat (IRA) simultaneously in Regional-1 covering\nJava, Maluku, and Papua.<\/p>\n

The launch of IRA is a strategy to accelerate national digital\ninclusion through the development and utilisation of efficient,\nscalable, and affordable telecommunications infrastructure for\nIndonesian citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis (Internet Rakyat) is one of the drivers of Indonesia\u2019s economic\ngrowth, so I am confident and optimistic we can achieve 8 percent in not\ntoo long, with infrastructure such as cheap internet, Internet Rakyat,\nwhich we launched today,\u201d said Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Surge Board of\nStakeholders, during the Regional-1 Internet Rakyat launch in Jakarta on\nTuesday.<\/p>\n

The IRA launch aligns with Surge\u2019s vision to support national digital\ntransformation while narrowing the fixed broadband internet access gap\nacross Indonesia.<\/p>\n

\u201cMcKinsey\u2019s research shows that for every 10% of a country\u2019s\npopulation with affordable, efficient internet, economic growth can\nincrease by 0.7-1.3% annually,\u201d Hashim said.<\/p>\n

Through Internet Rakyat, Surge and Telemedia offer high-speed fixed\nbroadband up to 100Mbps at an affordable price of Rp100,000, to expand\npublic access to education, digital economy, public services,\nentertainment, and new opportunities in the digital era.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe internet access is no longer a luxury but a basic\nnecessity that must be accessible to all. Through the launch of Internet\nRakyat in Java, Maluku, and Papua, we aim to bridge the digital divide\nand open more opportunities for citizens to participate in the digital\neconomy,\u201d said Shannedy Ong, CEO of PT Telemedia Komunikasi Pratama and\nDirector of WIFI.<\/p>\n

As part of Regional-1 implementation, Internet Rakyat\u2019s\ninfrastructure currently supports over 550 active sites as of 26 May\n2026, with 3,189 radio units installed and operational across more than\n82 cities and regencies in Java, Maluku, and Papua.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe success of Internet Rakyat\u2019s launch is due to strong\ncollaboration from our entire ecosystem of partners. Support from\ntechnology vendors, local partners, funding partners, and various\nstakeholders has enabled us to accelerate infrastructure development and\ndeliver fixed broadband services reaching more Indonesian citizens,\u201d\nShannedy Ong said.<\/p>\n

During the Grand Launch, Telemedia introduced a special promotion\ncollaboration with TVRI and digital platform FolaPlay, combining\nhigh-speed fixed broadband with World Cup viewing experience for\nIndonesians.<\/p>\n

Through the Special Grand Launch Promotion, customers can enjoy:<\/p>\n