Government Doubles Target for Schools Receiving Internet Access in 2026

The government is targeting 16,557 educational units to receive internet access in 2026, almost double the 2025 target of 8,265 schools. Head of the Government Communication Agency (Bakom) Muhammad Qodari stated that the expansion of internet access is part of the support for the Learning Digitalisation Programme run by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. “In terms of internet connectivity, to support the Learning Digitalisation Programme, in 2025 a total of 8,265 schools are recorded as recipients of internet access. In the 2026 planning, 16,557 educational units are the target for fulfilling internet access,” he said during a press conference at the Bakom office in Jakarta on Thursday. According to Qodari, currently around 77 per cent of educational units in Indonesia already have internet access, while the remaining 23 per cent are still a priority for network expansion, especially in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions. In addition to expanding connectivity, the government is also developing the Rumah Pendidikan Ecosystem as an integrated platform that consolidates various digital education services, including the Ruang Guru dan Tenaga Kependidikan (GTK), in accordance with Presidential Instruction Number 7 of 2025 concerning the Acceleration of Learning Digitalisation and Strengthening of Quality Education Services. Qodari explained that the integration of these various digital services is intended to provide education services that are more accessible, integrated, and efficient for all education stakeholders. He noted that these digital services have already been widely utilised.