Indonesia launches new satellite to expand internet access

By VNA September 12, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT

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Indonesia launches new satellite to expand internet access

This aerial picture shows commercial and residential buildings as the sun sets in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb. 10, 2024. Photo by AFP

Indonesia has successfully launched a new satellite, Nusantara 5 (N5), which is expected to improve equal access to the internet across the country.

Indonesian Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said that internet networks will be more evenly distributed following the deployment of N5, as reported by Xinhua.

The satellite was launched on Wednesday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in the U.S.

The minister said fast internet is not 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.

This satellite launch not only strengthens Indonesia's digital infrastructure but also demonstrates the government's determination to build an inclusive digital society where no one is left behind in the technology era.

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