Jakarta, Oct. 31 -- The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry is rolling out a national strategy to expand fast and affordable fixed broadband access to households across Indonesia.

In a statement released Friday (October 30), Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria stated that the government aims to provide households with 100 Mbps fixed-line internet services at an estimated cost of Rp140,000 (approximately US$7.78), or strictly below Rp200,000 (US$11.11) per month.

Nezar emphasized that extending fiber-optic infrastructure directly into residential areas is a strategic initiative designed to cut communication costs, enhance connectivity quality, and drive economic productivity.

"Internet costs can be r...