JAYAPURA - People in Tobati and Enggros, Jayapura City, are now starting to enjoy and access free internet in their area for digital literacy purposes and other things.

Free internet facilities are provided by the Papua Provincial Government through the Communication and Informatics Department, with the aim that local people have the ability to use information and communication technology.

"Of course, the provision of free internet is the development of the Papua Provincial Government's data communication network system which is managed through the Communication and Informatics Department then we manage the local government internet and synergize it to be able to enter areas that are affordable to our infrastructure."

"The goal is clear, it is hoped that it can be a stimulant for the development of human resource capacity in the local area, especially in the field of ICT," explained the Head of the Papua Province Communication and Information Department, Jeri Agus Yudianto, after handing over free internet facilities to the Head of Local Government of Tobati and Enggros, Monday (11/7/2022).

Previously, the Communication and Informatics Department of Papua had provided free internet facilities for residents in Kayu Pulo, Jayapura City. The provision of the internet has the same focus, which is to provide maximum service in the field of ICT to remote areas and villages.

"Of course, I hope that from the availability of this internet, there will be a growth in study groups. Because these local residents will be able to use the free internet to access learning videos such as on YouTube or other learning materials on several learning applications“, he said.

The Head of Government of Enggros Village, Rully Merauje, appreciated the Papua Provincial Government for this attention to providing free internet facilities. Because it really supports local villagers in accessing the internet, as well as supporting human resources development programs in the field of information technology.

"Honestly, we have long expected the presence of this free internet facility in our village. Because with the existence of this internet facility, it will be encouraged to create computer courses for children in Enggros Village," he said. ***