Nusantara Five Satellite Becomes Operational, Accelerating Internet Equity in Indonesia
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Nusantara Five satellite is now officially operational and will play a crucial role in accelerating equitable internet access in Indonesia, especially in remote, outermost, and underdeveloped (3T) areas.
“Today, we proudly inaugurate the operations of the Nusantara Five satellite, an important symbol for our country in maintaining our national independence,” said Adi Rahman Adiwoso, President Director of PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), during the inauguration event in South Jakarta on Monday.
Adi explained that this space vehicle will certainly meet Indonesia’s connectivity needs and will be utilised for national connectivity in the Philippines. Currently, PSN is also exploring the utilisation of the Nusantara Five satellite with Malaysia.
“This is evidence that our neighbouring countries prioritise connectivity independence amid the current global political dynamics,” Adi stated.
With a capacity of 160 Gbps, the utilisation of the Nusantara Five satellite will be prioritised for equitable internet access needs in Indonesia.
The satellite is targeted to be utilised by various sectors, from government to private entities and other institutions.
“We want to provide an option to Indonesian users that we have a capacity that can be used and relied upon,” said Adi.
From the total capacity, PSN is allocating 20 Gbps each for utilisation by the Philippines and Malaysia.
The Nusantara Five (SNL) is a Very High Throughput Satellite (VHTS) technology satellite with a total capacity of more than 160 Gbps, using the Boeing 702MP platform, and featuring 101 Ka-band spot beams covering the entire territory of Indonesia.
To support the operations of the Nusantara Five satellite, PSN has prepared seven earth stations spread across various regions in Indonesia, namely in Aceh, Bengkulu, Banjarmasin, Cikarang, Gresik, Kupang, and Tarakan.
With the operation of the Nusantara Five satellite, Indonesia will have a capacity of more than 400 Gbps, which is the largest in the Asia-Pacific.