Jakarta, Dec. 20 -- The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs reported that 80.63 percent of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) towers in Aceh Province had resumed operations as of Friday (December 19).

This figure marked a significant increase compared to Tuesday (December 16), when the recovery rate stood at only 45.58 percent. Of the 23 affected districts and cities, 20 have recorded network recovery levels above 50 percent, enabling residents to reconnect and communicate.

"I have instructed operators to focus recovery efforts in districts and cities where restoration remains below 50 percent, namely Aceh Tamiang, Bener Meriah, and Gayo Lues districts," Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said here on Satur...