Bakti Migrates Fiber Optic Internet services in West Papua

Bakti Migrates Fiber Optic Internet services in West Papua

The Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (BAKTI Kominfo) carries out the process of migrating Internet Access Program Services from the VSAT network to Fiber Optics in West Papua Province.
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However, migration cannot be done in all regions. Areas that do not get service through optical fiber are the Arfak Mountains.
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"Except in the Arfak Mountains, the withdrawal of the new cable arrived in the Menyambauw District. It still takes a few more kilometers to reach the district capital," said Head of the Communication and Information Office of West Papua Province Frans Instia as quoted by Antara on Monday (1/6).
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Frans explained that the optical cable had been pulled to the district capital in West Papua. Later, all regions in the province can enjoy high-speed internet networks in the near future.
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"We hope that the migration process will take place quickly and that there will be no significant network disruptions," he said.
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However, continued Frans, the operational optical fiber network in this area can be used. As in other areas, people can enjoy the internet through mobile phones.
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In addition to opening access for the public to all forms of information. Technological developments are expected to spur local government performance.
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"There is already a policy from the central government regarding e-government. The East Palapa Ring is expected to encourage improvements in regional financial governance through the implementation of e-planning, e-budgeting and so on," he said.
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He also hopes that the presence of the Palapa Ring can spur developments in the tourism sector and other businesses.
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"Of course we also hope that people are wise in utilizing the internet. Various information can be searched on the internet, use it for personal development," he said.