Jakarta, June 4 2024 – Telin has commenced the groundbreaking ceremony for its Cable Landing Station (CLS) near Pantai Mutiara, part of the Bifrost Cable System connecting Singapore and North America through Indonesia. This system traverse via the Java Sea and the Celebes Sea.
The Bifrost Cable System, under construction since March 2021, is a collaboration between Telin, Keppel, and Meta. It directly connects Indonesia to North America, with Manado serving as Indonesia’s second international gateway after Batam, supporting development in eastern Indonesia.
The ceremony marked the start of the CLS construction with the installation of the first foundation pillar. The event was attended by Bogi Witjaksono (CEO CFU WIB TelkomGroup), Muhammad Rofik (President Commissioner Telin), Bambang A. Margono (Commissioner Telin), Jimmi A. Kembaren (Commissioner Telin, Budi Satria Dharma Purba (CEO Telin), Kharisma (CCO Telin), Doni Andriansyah (CFRMO Telin), and Senior Leaders in Telkom and Telin.
This open cable system will address the increasing connectivity needs of Southeast Asia, offering seamless direct connectivity to North America, low latency, and network diversity. It features advanced subsea optical transmission equipment, benefiting businesses, telecom operators, cloud operators, network providers, OTT providers, data centers, enterprises, and consumers with competitive pricing and capacity resiliency.
Bogi Witjaksono, CEO CFU WIB of Telkom, stated, “This CLS is unique because it connects Batam and also links the cable from Manado through Jakarta. This innovative route will enhance Telkom Group's network resilience and capacity. It sets a reference for future projects and strengthens our global position. Additionally, it will benefit the Asia-Pacific region, especially Indonesia, by improving connectivity, fostering economic growth, and supporting digital transformation.”
Spanning approximately 16,000 kilometers, the Bifrost Cable System will enhance connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia, with landing points in Guam, Indonesia, California and Singapore. Each location serves a strategic purpose: Guam as an intermediate point, Indonesia connecting Southeast Asia, Singapore and California as a crucial hub for international data traffic.
Budi Satria D. Purba, CEO of Telin, added, “The groundbreaking of Telin CLS Jakarta highlights our commitment to connecting the world through Indonesian waters and boosting Indonesia’s economic growth. With the Bifrost Cable System from Manado landing at this Jakarta CLS, Indonesia now has a second gateway, enhancing global connectivity and regional integration.”
The CLS will accelerate the development of Indonesia's digital ecosystem, fostering innovation and technological advancement. Enhanced connectivity will also improve regional cooperation and integration within Southeast Asia, driving collective economic and social progress.