Jakarta, Sept. 13 -- Indonesia has successfully launched a new satellite, Nusantara 5 (N5), which is expected to improve equal access to the internet across the country, Xinhua reported.
Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said that internet networks will be more evenly distributed following the deployment of N5.
The satellite was launched on September 11 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the US.
The minister said fast internet isn't just about technology, but also about equal opportunity.
The satellite is expected to strengthen connectivity in Indonesia's eastern region, supporting distance learning, digital health care, and providing access to information and entertainment for remote communities.
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