Indonesia’s digital infrastructure development has accelerated significantly, with ProSpace Indonesia’s Connectivity Report showing that high-speed internet access has reached 87% of the population, up from 73% in 2023. The improvement is particularly notable in eastern Indonesia, where coverage has increased by 29 percentage points.
The government’s Palapa Ring project, providing fiber optic backbone connectivity across the archipelago, has been complemented by last-mile solutions including fixed wireless access and low-cost satellite internet services. Mobile network coverage now reaches 98.5% of populated areas, though quality varies significantly.
“Indonesia is successfully addressing both access and affordability barriers that previously limited digital participation,” notes Diana Kusuma, Digital Infrastructure Specialist at ProSpace. “Innovative public-private partnerships and technology-neutral policies have proven particularly effective.”
5G networks now cover 42 cities, primarily in Java, Sumatra, and Bali, with 19.7 million subscribers. Meanwhile, 4G remains the dominant technology nationwide with 215 million connections. Infrastructure sharing regulations have accelerated deployment while reducing costs.
Internet exchange points have expanded from 4 to 12 since 2023, improving domestic traffic management and reducing latency. Meanwhile, data center capacity has grown by 65%, supporting increased local content hosting.
Challenges remain in digital literacy and affordability for the lowest income segments, issues being addressed through targeted subsidy programs and skills development initiatives across educational institutions.
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