As well as connecting far-flung provinces, Indonesia expects Starlink to improve education and health outcomes, Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Panjaitan said in a statement.
Elon Musk inaugurated SpaceX’s Starlink internet services in Indonesia on May 19 as the world’s largest archipelago seeks to boost connectivity to its most remote areas.
The inauguration took place at a community health centre in Bali. The billionaire, clad in a green batik and mobbed by onlookers, said he was excited to bring Starlink to Indonesian villages with no connectivity or very low bandwidth, adding “this can really be a lifesaver” for patients seeking medical treatment.
