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Elon Musk introduces Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago

Highlights
  • Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia on Bali island
  • Indonesia, with over 270 million people, spans three time zones and aims to collaborate with Tesla for battery investment
  • This initiative brings high-speed internet connectivity to the vast Indonesian archipelago
Story

Elon Musk went to Bali, Indonesia to start Starlink internet service. Indonesia is a big country with many islands and lots of people. They wanted to work with Musk's companies, Tesla and SpaceX, to get better internet in faraway places. During the event, Musk tested the internet speed with health workers in remote areas. He said it could help medical clinics and education. The agreement details between Indonesia and SpaceX were not shared. The goal of Starlink is to offer fast internet in places that need it, like remote areas, for health, education, and maritime needs. The satellites in low orbit will provide faster internet across the country. The Health Minister mentioned that many clinics still don't have internet, and having it can improve health services by making communication easier and reports more up-to-date. Musk spoke at a business forum in 2022 before a big meeting in Bali. Other tech CEOs like Tim Cook and Satya Nadella also visited Indonesia recently.

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