Ministry pushes to achieve 100 Mbps national internet speed target

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) is accelerating the development of digital infrastructure, increasing telecommunications operator investment, and expanding internet access to peripheral regions to achieve the target of a national average internet speed of 100 Mbps.

Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital, Nezar Patria, emphasised that quality internet access has become a basic necessity for the public. Therefore, the government aims for the national average internet speed to reach 100 Mbps within the next two years.

“We are committed to breaking through the 100 Mbps mark in approximately two years, distributed evenly and at increasingly affordable prices,” Nezar stated in a briefing confirmed in Jakarta on Sunday.

He also emphasised that the government continues to ensure that connectivity development reaches all regions of Indonesia while simultaneously supporting the growth of the digital economy.

Improved digital infrastructure will serve as the foundation for the development of the digital economy, increased public productivity, and expanded access to digital-based public services.

To achieve this target, Kemkomdigey is continuously encouraging telecommunications operators to increase network investment, including expanding fibre optic construction, strengthening fixed broadband services, and utilising satellite technology to reach areas that are not yet optimally served.

Nezar asserted that the equitable distribution of internet access remains a major task for the government. Despite ongoing digital infrastructure development, reports of signal-less areas are still found, including in several regions on Java Island.

“We must close the existing infrastructure and connectivity gaps, including addressing areas that still experience blank spots,” he said.

In addition to maintaining infrastructure development in underdeveloped regions through government programmes, network strengthening is being carried out through a combination of fibre optics, fixed broadband services, and satellite connectivity to ensure the public receives increasingly reliable internet services.

Nezar noted that public demand for connectivity continues to rise. Indeed, experiences during disasters have shown that the recovery of telecommunications networks is one of the most urgent needs following logistical aid.

“When a disaster occurs, in addition to requests for food assistance, the public also requests signal recovery. This shows that connectivity has become an inherent necessity in daily life,” he added.