Jayapura, Papua, Oct. 31 -- Papua has activated 250 satellite-based internet service points across its disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions to boost digital access and accelerate regional development, Governor Mathius Fakhiri said on Friday.

"This satellite-based service aims to ensure equal access to digital connectivity across all areas," Fakhiri said, describing it as a strategic step to increase internet penetration and support the province's goal of a "progressive and harmonious New Papua."

He added that expanded internet access would enable people in remote areas to obtain faster and more efficient education, health, and government services.

Papua's Head of Communications and Informatics Jerry Yudianto said the 250...