JAKARTA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) — Indonesia has successfully launched a new satellite, Nusantara 5 (N5), which is expected to improve equal access to the internet across the country, a minister said Friday.
Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said that internet networks will be more evenly distributed following the deployment of N5.
The satellite was launched on Wednesday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the United States.
“Fast internet isn’t just about technology, but also about equal opportunity,” the minister said.
The satellite is expected to strengthen connectivity in Indonesia’s eastern region, supporting distance learning, digital healthcare, and providing access to information and entertainment for remote communities. ■