Minister Says Internet Data Plans Must be Affordable, Sustainable
16 May 2017 20:44 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Communication and Informatics Minister Rudiantara says that the factors of affordability of the consumer and the sustainability of the operator for the internet data tariff plan must be balanced. He issued the statement because the government must maintain the condition of consumers and the industry.
“The government regulates the balance of sustainability and affordability, don’t make it hard for the people,” Rudiantara said on Tuesday, May 16.
According to the minister, the industry must understand the concern of the consumers which is the affordable internet data tariff. The options of the tariff and product services for the consumers are also important so the provider will consider providing the efficient services as well as be in a healthy and rational competition.
He also reminds the telecommunication operators to think about the long-term sustainability in determining their internet data rates. The telecommunication industry is a business and not a charity.
Minister Rudiantara views that margin plays an important role to the sustainability of the telecommunication operators. “Indonesia must have enough margin to grow,” he said.
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