Jakarta, INTI - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equitable internet access to support digital learning across Indonesia. The initiative prioritizes providing students in remote areas with learning opportunities comparable to those available in urban regions.
Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that internet connectivity currently reaches approximately 97 percent of populated areas. However, the remaining challenge lies in improving service quality, particularly in peripheral and underserved regions.
Improving Connectivity Quality and Digital Literacy
“Indonesia’s average national internet speed is currently around 45 Mbps, which remains below the Southeast Asian average. The government is targeting an increase to 100 Mbps over the next three years, including the expansion of fifth-generation (5G) networks, which currently account for less than 10 percent of total coverage,” he said while receiving a delegation of students from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs office in Central Jakarta on Monday, January 12, 2026.
According to Deputy Minister Nezar Patria, Indonesia’s geographical conditions and large population mean that achieving equitable network distribution must be carried out in stages.
“In densely populated areas, service quality is relatively stable, while in remote regions, infrastructure strengthening efforts are continuing,” he added.
In the digitalization of education, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs plays a key role in ensuring infrastructure readiness so that online learning platforms can be properly accessed by schools and students.
“This support forms the foundation for digital-based education policies,” said Deputy Minister Nezar Patria.
Beyond network availability and internet access, the government is also focusing on the development of digital talent and digital literacy to ensure that the internet truly supports the learning process.
“Connectivity must have a real impact on education and the future of children,” emphasized Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria.
Deputy Minister Nezar Patria stressed that equitable internet access for education is part of the state’s commitment to safeguarding the right to learn and reducing the digital divide.
Conclusion
By strengthening infrastructure, improving service quality, and investing in digital literacy, the government aims to ensure that internet connectivity becomes a meaningful driver of inclusive education. These efforts are expected to narrow the digital divide and provide equal learning opportunities for students across Indonesia, regardless of their geographic location.
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