Jakarta, Jan. 13 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is prioritizing efforts to expand equitable internet access to support education, aiming to provide equal learning opportunities for students from urban centers to remote areas.

"In densely populated regions, service quality is relatively stable, while in remote areas infrastructure strengthening is ongoing," Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria said, as quoted in a ministry press release issued in Jakarta on Tuesday.

He said internet access facilities are currently available in around 97 percent of populated areas, although service quality varies significantly.

As a result, the government is working to gradually impr...