Heaptalk, Jakarta — PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) and BW Digital partnered to develop the Nongsa-Changi submarine cable system to link Batam, Indonesia, and Singapore. Representatives of both parties signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) during the International Telecoms Week 2024, held in Washington DC, USA.
Focusing on technical excellence and environmental sustainability, the new system will interconnect data centers in Batam and Singapore, creating a seamless and efficient data transfer corridor. The cable is projected to be Ready For Service (RFS) in Q4 2025, marking a significant regional digital infrastructure development milestone.
The 50km Nongsa-Changi cable system will comprise at least 24 fiber pairs and provide robust and reliable communication links, crucial for supporting the data-intensive needs of digital services, DC-to-DC connectivity, and high-density AI applications. This project highlights the strategic collaboration between the two companies, aiming to leverage their combined expertise to significantly enhance connectivity and drive digital economic growth in the region.
Following previous partnership
“BW Digital is pleased to expand its strategic alliance with Telin to deliver the first cable to directly link Singapore and Batam’s Nongsa Digital Park,” said Ludovic Hutier, Chief Executive Officer of BW Digital, in a written statement. According to him, the Nongsa-Changi cable represents a vital component of the digital ecosystem we are building in NDP. A landing at the doorstep of the data center campus will provide DC operators with fully diverse and secured connectivity and enable them to address the spillover demand from Singapore further.
Meanwhile, Budi Satria Dharma Purba, Telin CEO, stated, “We are proud to continue our successful partnership with BW Digital as we work together to develop Indonesia’s digital industry at Nongsa Digital Park and establish the Hawaiki Nui 1 submarine cable system. Extending our collaboration with BW Digital to connect Indonesia and Singapore through the ICE Cable System I Leg 2 further enhances DC-to-DC connectivity, reinforcing Telin’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for our customers.”
Previously Telin partnered with BW Digital to develop the Hawaiki Nui 1 submarine cable communication system. This project will connect Australia, Indonesia, and Singapore, including optional branches to the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Timor Leste. BW Digital designed this 10,000 km long cable to accommodate a capacity of more than 140 Tbps.
