Emergency internet access restores Sumatra networks

Emergency internet access restores Sumatra networks

Emergency internet access in Sumatra deployed through SATRIA-1 to restore communication in isolated flood-hit communities. The Indonesian government has expanded emergency internet access in Sumatra as catastrophic floods and landslides continue to isolate communities across three provinces. The initiative, which utilizes the SATRIA-1 satellite, aims to restore disrupted communication networks in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, where residents have been struggling to contact their families since the disaster first struck. The deployment of emergency internet access in Sumatra has become a crucial part of the broader national response, allowing survivors, volunteers, and authorities to reestablish essential lines of communication during a period of widespread uncertainty. Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said on Sunday that restoring connectivity through satellite services is now one of the government’s highest priorities. She emphasized that the severe dama…