Jakarta, INTI – Efforts to expand internet access across all regions of Indonesia continue to receive serious attention, especially for the underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost areas (commonly referred to as 3T). During the Indonesian Internet Profile 2025 discussion held at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JICC) on Wednesday, 6, August 2025 the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) presented three key recommendations to the government to support Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in extending their networks to these 3T regions.
Three Recommendations for the Government
APJII Secretary-General Zulfadly Syam stated that the first step the government can take is to provide incentives for ISPs willing to launch services in 3T areas. Such incentives could encourage ISPs to expand into regions that are often seen as commercially less viable.
“If the government has the budget, it should offer incentives to ISPs willing to build networks in 3T areas,” Zulfadly explained.
The second recommendation involves offering rewards in the form of tax breaks to ISPs that succeed in developing internet infrastructure in those areas. This approach is expected to ease operational costs and accelerate service deployment.
The third crucial measure is regulatory protection. The government is encouraged to enact policies that safeguard legitimate ISPs from unfair competition, especially from illegal or unlicensed providers. For example, ISPs that build networks in 3T regions could be granted exclusive operational rights for the first two years.
“This would give providers a sense of security and allow for more accurate business planning,” he added.
Accelerating Digital Access Through Fixed Broadband
Findings from the Indonesian Internet Profile 2025 also reveal a significant increase in fixed broadband internet users. The percentage of users rose from 27.40 percent in 2024 to 38.70 percent in 2025 a growth of 11.30 percent.
In terms of internet speed, the majority of users enjoy connections between 10 and under 20 Mbps (33.43 percent). This is followed by users with speeds between 20 and under 30 Mbps (21.06 percent), and those with speeds below 10 Mbps (18.71 percent). These figures indicate a general improvement in network capacity, although further development is still needed particularly in remote regions.
Government Reaffirms Connectivity as a Matter of Social Equity
Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, emphasized that connectivity in 3T areas is not merely a technical requirement, but a manifestation of social justice and the state's commitment to serve all citizens equally.
“Digital transformation cannot happen without strong connectivity. President Prabowo Subianto, in his grand vision, also stressed that public services will be delivered digitally. Therefore, we must ensure connectivity reaches even the most remote villages and border outposts,” Meutya stated.
Conclusion
Equal internet access across Indonesia’s 3T regions requires active government involvement through incentives, regulatory protection, and infrastructure support. APJII and the government share a common goal: national digital transformation can only be achieved when every citizen has fair and reliable access to the internet.
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