Indosat Ooredoo Hutchinson has installed a new cellular transmitter tower within the Sacred Monkey Forest to enhance digital connectivity in Bali’s popular Ubud area.
The 55-meter structure, deliberately painted green to blend with its surroundings, aims to improve network coverage for locals and visitors.
A report in The Bali Sun stated that Yose Navirianto, Head of Technology at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchinson, emphasized that the tower’s location was chosen for its optimal reach and central position within Ubud’s business and residential zones.
The report added that the tower will enhance service quality for tourists wanting to stay connected with family abroad. The installation is part of a broader initiative to expand cellular network coverage across Bali province.
Bali boasts an internet network coverage of 85%, surpassing the national average of 79%, with population coverage reaching 97%. However, challenges remain in certain areas.
The report stated that Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan still need more internet access and cellular coverage.
During the World Water Conference, Elon Musk’s Starlink devices were recently provided to public service providers in Nusa Penida to address this.
Looking ahead, Indonesia aims to improve its internet speeds significantly. Communications Minister Budi Arie Setiadi revealed plans to increase the country’s average internet speed from 24.9 Mbps to 765 Mbps by 2045 as part of the “Indonesia Digital 2045” vision.
According to the report, Indonesia has introduced new visa categories that can be applied online to support the growing digital nomad community. This makes it easier for international visitors to work remotely from Bali and other parts of the country.
This development highlights Bali’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a leading destination for digital nomads while addressing visitors’ and residents’ technological infrastructure needs.
Learn more on The Bali Sun.
