Spatial Analysis of the Affordability of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services to the Community of Gunungkidul Regency

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10.2991/978-2-38476-066-4_12How to use a DOI?

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Information and communication technology services; population; coverage; distribution patterns

Abstract

Gunungkidul Regency still has a limited internet network. The local communication and informatics office stated that 5% of the area does not have proper signals for telecommunication. The population has encouraged the construction of new towers. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the surrounding community’s aesthetics, security, safety, and health. This study aims to evaluate and plan the distribution of information and communication technology service towers using a spatial approach. Methods used involved distance analysis (buffer), nearest neighbor analysis, overlay, and spatial evaluation in determining alternative locations for new towers. The data used in this study was secondary data obtained from related agencies. The results showed 217 service towers in Gunungkidul Regency in 2019 were spread over 18 sub-districts. The construction was focused on Wonosari District as the center of government and the sub-district with the largest population of 87331, or 11.38% of the total population. The internet network could serve 66.28% of the entire Gunungkidul Regency area with a strong signal, 30.20% with a moderate signal, 3.47% with a weak signal, and 0.05% with a very weak signal. The distribution pattern of BTS tower service facilities in Gunungkidul Regency was clustered with an average nearest-neighbor ratio value of 0.466294 and associated with built-up areas. Alternative locations for the new BTS towers include Purwosari, Panggang, Tepus, Girisubo, Rongkop, Playen, Patuk, Ponjong, and Gedangsari sub-districts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Khusnul Khofifah
AU  - Jumadi
AU  - Hamim Zaky Hadibasyir
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/06/26
TI  - Spatial Analysis of the Affordability of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services to the Community of Gunungkidul Regency
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference of Geography and Disaster Management (ICGDM 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 180
EP  - 192
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-066-4_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-066-4_12
ID  - Khofifah2023
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