• Outlined in the 2026 Activity Plan, the APNIC Blog is featuring an ongoing series of posts highlighting economies across the Asia Pacific region. • These articles, available via the ‘Economy Report’ tag, will explore each economy’s Internet infrastructure, along with its challenges and achievements in capacity development, security, resilience, and community building. • As we count down to APRICOT 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, we take a closer look at the Internet operations of the host economy. • Indonesia is South East Asia’s largest economy and one of the most significant digital markets in the Asia Pacific region. • Home to a population of over 280 million people, Indonesia’s scale presents substantial opportunities for digital growth while also amplifying the complexity of achieving inclusive and resilient Internet access across the economy. • As an archipelagic nation comprising thousands of islands, Indonesia’s geography fundamentally shapes the development of its Internet ecosystem, influencing infrastructure deployment, service quality, and access equity nationwide.
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- APNIC’s 2026 Activity Plan launches a series of “Economy Report” posts that spotlight Asia‑Pacific economies’ internet landscapes. The first installment focuses on Indonesia, the region’s largest economy and APRICOT 2026 host. Indonesia’s digital agenda-led by the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs-emphasises broadband expansion, digital platforms, and human‑capital development under the National Strategy for Digital Economy 2030. While major cities enjoy advanced infrastructure, remote islands lag in access quality and affordability, a gap the government aims to close through public‑private investment and inclusive policy. Internet penetration reached 72.8 % in 2024, leaving 27.2 % of the population offline.
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