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Palapa-Ring

Academia 3 years ago

Indonesia: Becoming truly digital-first with inclusive connectivity

A full fiber coverage and 5G-ready networks will create opportunities for Indonesia's MSMEs to tap into a broader customer base, and the opportunity to develop more innovations.

Opinion 5 years ago

Beyond the pandemic: When digital divide meets new normal

In Indonesia, access to the internet is not available to everyone yet, particularly those living in rural areas or remote islands.

National 5 years ago

Disconnected: Digital divide may jeopardize human rights

The slow pace at which Indonesia is addressing digital inequality could jeopardize basic rights for those excluded, experts have warned, at a time when the world relies heavily on information technology to stay connected.

Editorial 6 years ago

Internet that unites

The Palapa Ring, taking on the spirit of the 14th century Javanese Majapahit empire, should stay true to Gajah Mada’s famous oath, which lends hope to its name: the program should unite Nusantara, the archipelago, through universal broadband internet.

Business 6 years ago

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‘Justice for all’: Jokowi calls for productive use of internet with launch of Palapa Ring

Against the backdrop of poor internet connection in Indonesia’s outermost regions, President Jokowi conducted on Monday the operational launch of the Palapa Ring project, a billion-dollar fiber optic development program to connect all corners of the country with broadband internet.