Pontianak, August 30, 2025 — Residents of a remote village in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, are celebrating stronger mobile and internet signals following the installation of a new 70-meter communication tower.
The tower, built under the government’s “Digital Nusantara” program, is part of Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to expand telecommunication access to rural and frontier areas. For years, locals in the region struggled with poor network coverage, often climbing hills or traveling kilometers just to find a signal.
“This tower will change the way we live and work,” said Village Head Rahmat Hidayat during the inauguration ceremony. “Farmers can now access market prices instantly, teachers can conduct online learning more easily, and families can stay connected with relatives across the country.”
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) stated that the project is a collaboration with private operator Telkomsel. The tower is equipped with 4G infrastructure and has the potential to support 5G services in the future.
Local residents expressed relief after years of digital isolation. Siti, a small business owner, shared, “Before, I had to wait until I went to the city to update my online shop. Now I can manage it directly from home.”
Kominfo announced that more than 1,200 new towers are scheduled to be built nationwide by 2026, with priority given to areas categorized as 3T (underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost regions).