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Elon Musk unveils SpaceX’s satellite internet service in Indonesia

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Last updated: 2024/05/20 at 9:20 AM
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Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service for Indonesia’s health sector on Sunday. Musk arrived on the resort island of Bali to attend the launch ceremony at a community health center in Denpasar. The availability of the Starlink service in Indonesia aims to improve internet access in remote parts of the archipelago, benefiting millions of people. Musk highlighted the importance of internet connectivity in enabling people to access information and learn new things. The launch included three Indonesian health centers, showcasing how high internet speeds can enhance real-time data input for tackling health challenges like stunting and malnutrition.

During the launch event, Elon Musk emphasized the focus on Starlink and the benefits of connectivity for remote islands in Indonesia. Despite the country’s efforts to attract Musk’s Tesla to invest in the electric vehicle sector, he stated that his current focus is on Starlink. The Indonesian government has been trying to develop the EV sector using the country’s nickel resources and had hoped to lure Tesla for manufacturing plants. Musk is set to meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo to discuss further collaborations and will also address the World Water Forum on the island. Their attention is currently on the importance of internet connectivity and the lifesaving potential it holds for remote areas.

Indonesia’s Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi mentioned that Starlink is now available commercially in Indonesia, with a focus on providing services to outer and underdeveloped regions. Prior to the launch, Starlink had obtained permits to operate as an internet service provider for retail consumers and to provide networks, including receiving a VSAT permit. SpaceX’s Starlink is a dominant player in the satellite internet industry, owning the majority of satellites orbiting the earth. Indonesia is the third country in Southeast Asia where Starlink will operate, following Malaysia and the Philippines. Starlink is already being utilized extensively in Ukraine by various sectors such as the military, hospitals, businesses, and aid organizations.

Elon Musk’s visit to Indonesia to launch Starlink’s satellite internet service highlights the potential it holds for improving connectivity in remote parts of the country. The deployment of high-speed internet can enable real-time data input to address health challenges like stunting and malnutrition, enhancing healthcare services in these areas. Despite Indonesia’s efforts to attract Tesla for investments in the EV sector, Musk’s current focus remains on Starlink and the benefits it brings to remote islands. The government is prioritizing connectivity services for underdeveloped regions, recognizing the importance of internet access in improving livelihoods and opportunities for people across the archipelago. SpaceX’s Starlink is a key player in the satellite internet industry and is expanding its operations in Southeast Asia to provide essential connectivity services to more countries in the region.

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