Jakarta, 10 November 2026 – Residents of Pulau Untung Jawa in the South Seribu Islands have reported that a free internet service, JakWifi, provided by the Jakarta Department of Communication, Informatics and Statistics (Kominfotik), has improved access to information and learning opportunities. The service is available at four points on the island. According to Lurah Muslim of Pulau Untung Jawa, the Wi‑Fi has been well received by the community, especially students. “The JakWifi service is widely used by residents, particularly students, to support learning, find information, and access knowledge online,” he said. He added that the network helps children in their studies and makes it easier for the public to obtain information. The Lurah also noted that the free internet service has broadened residents’ awareness of modern technology and can be used to showcase the island’s potential and activities to a wider audience. “We appreciate the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta and the Kominfotik Department for bringing JakWifi to our area,” he said. He expressed hope that additional Wi‑Fi points would be installed, especially in tourist areas and parks, to extend the benefits to both residents and visitors. The Jakarta Kominfotik Department has been expanding its JakWifi network across the city and surrounding islands to promote digital inclusion and support local development.
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