Jakarta, INTI - On the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, the government is continuing to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure across the country, Communications and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said.
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), together with telecommunications operators, has built more than 1.19 million kilometers of fiber-optic networks, comprising 131,325.99 kilometers of submarine fiber and 1,061,727.57 kilometers of terrestrial fiber, according to Detik iNET.
The fiber-optic network now reaches 53,382 villages, equivalent to 63.79% of Indonesia’s 83,687 villages. Meanwhile, 2,712,813 Optical Distribution Points (ODPs) have been deployed, covering approximately 51.66% and serving as distribution points connecting the main network to customers.
“With this coverage, fiber-optic infrastructure now reaches 53,382 villages, or 63.79% of Indonesia’s 83,687 villages,” Meutya said.
She added that optical distribution infrastructure has covered 43,233 villages, representing 51.66% of the country’s total villages, to distribute optical signals to customers.
4G Coverage Expands as 5G Development Continues
In the mobile sector, 4G service penetration reached 98.96%, serving approximately 267 million people as of the first quarter of 2026. However, 4G signal coverage currently extends across only 54.23% of Indonesia’s territory, equivalent to approximately 1.03 million square kilometers.
Meanwhile, 5G networks remain in the early stages of development following their commercial launch in May 2021.
“5G networks are still in the early stages of development, with coverage reaching around 2.38% of the country’s territory. However, they already serve approximately 109 million people, marking a positive initial step toward high-speed digital transformation across Indonesia,” Meutya said.
Under the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs’ Strategic Plan for 2025–2029, mobile broadband and fixed broadband speeds are expected to gradually increase, reaching 100 Mbps by 2029.
The ministry recorded average national mobile broadband speeds of 47.02 Mbps in 2024, with speeds projected to reach 60 Mbps in 2026. Fixed broadband speeds stood at 51.30 Mbps in 2024, with a target of 45 Mbps in 2026.
Government Targets Connectivity for 3T Villages
President Prabowo Subianto said during a visit to Miangas Island on May 9 that the government aims to bring connectivity to 2,500 villages in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas that currently lack internet access.
“We will strengthen the network so that mobile phones can operate here,” Prabowo told residents of Miangas.
The initiative underscores the government’s broader efforts to expand digital connectivity beyond urban centers and ensure that communities in remote regions can participate in Indonesia’s digital transformation.
Conclusion
Indonesia is accelerating nationwide digital infrastructure development through expanded fiber-optic networks, broader 4G coverage, and the gradual rollout of 5G. With a long-term target of faster broadband speeds and improved connectivity in 3T regions, the government aims to narrow the digital divide and ensure more communities can benefit from the country’s digital transformation.
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