MCIT Dreams Indonesia Internet as Fast as Korea

Jakarta - Minister of Communication Tifatul Sembiring optimistic speed internet in all major cities in Indonesia next year could be as tight as internet access in South Korea. Sure?

"If the 3G, Wimax roads, and roads also LTE in 2013, speed in all major cities of Indonesia would like in Seoul. Fixed in 3G continues, not dropped down to EDGE," believes Tifatul in Jakarta.

MCIT Tifatul Sembiring : "a South Korean capital Seoul are always in the category as a city / country with the world's fastest internet access. MCIT confident Indonesia could also be heading there next year."


In 2013 or later, according to Tifatul, two additional blocks remaining at 2.1 GHz 3G which will be auctioned by the selection of a beauty contest can already be used by two of the five existing 3G operators. Kominfo is also reviewing additional refarming 3G at 900 MHz.

Then to increase internet speed with new technology, as well Kominfo revealed the adoption of Long Term Evolution (LTE) for mobile 4G will begin operation next year with a 2.3 GHz frequency ranges.

As is known, the frequency range was also occupied by a Wimax broadband wireless access. It is possible, the owner of the license in the 2.3 GHz Wimax can also apply for organizing LTE.

"Because it's not all the way Wimax. Telkom has even retreated and restore the license. If LTE way, WiMax operators also would want to follow, "said Tifatul.

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Indonesia Internet Users to Reach 80 Million in 2014

Surabaya - With the delivery of Mobil Pusat Layanan Internet Kecamatan (MPLIK) to all districts in Indonesia, the government hopes to end of 2014, Internet users in Indonesia can pass 80 million. while until now, netter country reached 50 million.

According to the MCIT Tifatul Sembiring, who is now encouraged MPLIK delivery to the entire district only as a form of socialization that private parties could proceed further.

"Internet users are now 50 million across Indonesia. We expect in 2014 rose to 80 million, of which MPLIK as our dissemination efforts on the community of the importance of current information. Due inforomasi that educate," he told reporters after sending off at Pier 64 MPLIK Navy Koarmatim ends on Tuesday (08/07/2012). 

Tifatul cited, such as the village of rings that have been done before. In the program, Kominfo only build a network by 50%, while 50% were built by the private sector. 

"So the mobile phone coverage is now 94% over Indonesia. But if covered mountain or building something else again," he said. 

In addition, PKS politician also revealed that won the tender MPLIK vendors, PT Telkom, can attract cost Rp 1,000-Rp 3,000 and required to provide training to the community on the internet and computers which are also stipulated in the employment contract. 

"But when I inaugurated MPLIK in Borneo bordering Malaysia, children were at the surf ace. But vendors still have and shall provide training," said Tifatul.

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