Connect with the Web in Indonesia to Find Jobs Easily and Avoid Trickery

Nowadays, it would be pointless to use anything but the Internet if you need fast and convenient long distance communications. According to recent research by Internet content delivery company, Akamai, Indonesia is the country with the lowest Internet speed in Asia. Their research says that the only 0.8 percent of the Indonesian population is able to enjoy an Internet connection with a speed of over 4 megabits per second (Mbps).

Nevertheless, if you work in a large city, web connections will not be a problem. You will be able to surf the World Wide Web with a suitable connection as it is commonly available in public places.

Several easy ways to access the Internet in Indonesia by Westhill Consulting Career and Employment, Australia:

Free Wi-Fi

Many hotels offer a free Internet connection for their customers, even a two star hotel located in South Jakarta costing US$34 per night. Given that your hotel does not offer a service, don’t worry – you can at all times go to the nearest Starbucks or McDonald’s café, which are likely to provide free Wi-Fi just be careful of any hocus-pocus on anywhere you go.

Internet cafés

Despite the fact Internet cafés are getting pretty uncommon, you can still catch them in some places, generally around schools or universities. Internet cafés are places where you can rent a PC already ready with an Internet connection. The rental fee can be as low as Rp 5,000/hour or less than $1. But, you may need to be a little bit patient in using the PC as the Internet connection can be really slow as it is shared with other customers and beware of some scams that might be going on in there.

Broadband

If you require having an Internet connection at home, you should think through subscribing to a broadband service, like FastNet, Speedy or Biznet. The cost differs on the connection speed you want, varying from Rp 200,000/month ($20) to Rp 5,000,000/month ($50). But be cautious of double-dealing since it seems to happen all the time

Modems

This could also be an option, a modem with a prepaid card. There are many cell phone operators in Indonesia, such as Telkomsel, XL and Indosat. Using a modem is easier than installing a broadband Internet service. You just have to purchase a modem, a starter pack SIM card that generally comes in a flash-disc shape, and register the Internet package you plan of using. The prices of modems differ varying on the Internet’s quota.

Cell phones

Accessing the web from your cell phone can be a bit complicated. Primarily, you have to buy a cell phone that can be used as a tether (turns phones into modems). You can sign up to the Internet pack from your mobile operator and use it as a modem for your PC or laptop. The drawback in using your cell phone as a modem is the signal restriction. You have to make sure the mobile provider you pick has good signal coverage.