Jakarta, Feb. 4 -- Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has encouraged the private sector to expand internet connectivity in non-frontier, remote, and underdeveloped areas.

This was conveyed by the minister during a meeting with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Tuesday.

According to Hafid, the development of connectivity is not only the responsibility of the government but also requires the involvement of the private sector.

Areas in the 3T category will remain the focus of the government. As for non-3T areas that still do not have Internet access, the private sector is being encouraged to build connectivity there.

The minister said that a very large budget is needed to cover all c...