Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid said that the launch of the Nusantara Lima (N5) Satellite strengthens national digital connectivity, increasing access to digital services across the region.
"The Nusantara Lima Satellite is a bridge that connects Indonesia without borders," he said in Jakarta, Friday.
"Fast internet isn't just about technology, but about equal opportunities. Children in Maluku and Papua will have the same access to education as children in Jakarta, patients on small islands can consult with the best doctors, and our MSMEs can compete in the digital world. This is the true meaning of digital equality," he explained.
The N5 satellite is owned by PT. Satelit Nusantara Lima (SNL), a subsidiary of PT. Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), through a global partnership with Boeing Satellite Systems, Hughes Network Systems, and SpaceX.
This satellite was launched using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral, United States, on September 10, 2025.
The N5 satellite will occupy a strategic orbital slot at 113 degrees East Longitude, so it can cover the entire territory of Indonesia.
With a capacity of 160 Gbps, N5 is the largest communications satellite in Southeast Asia.
