Telin, a provider of premium international carrier voice, data services, and business solutions, and subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, and Citra Connect, an Indonesian provider of connectivity services and digital solutions, have officially held a ceremony for a new cable landing station (CLS) at Nongsa Digital Park, Batam, the largest city in the Indonesian province of Riau Islands.

This CLS, says Telin, serves as an integral part of the strategic infrastructure project connecting Indonesia with the rest of world, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia’s international connectivity, notably via the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) submarine cable, which consists of seven cable systems.

The ICE system is an initiative that establishes vital links, including unlocking Batam and Indonesia not only to major cities in Indonesia and neighbouring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, but also to the Middle East, East Asia, Australia and the US.

Telin says the construction of the Batam CLS solidifies Batam’s role as Indonesia’s primary gateway for international connectivity, fostering digital and economic development in western Indonesia and supporting regional integration. It will also help to support data centre development in Indonesia and South East Asia.

Budi Satria Dharma Purba, CEO of Telin explained after the ceremony that the CLS will offer landing points for four cable systems – predominantly ICE Cable Systems – and added: “Looking into the future, we are equipping ourselves with the infrastructure and vision necessary to anticipate new technological advancements and connectivity needs across Indonesia and beyond. »

The ceremony marked the installation of the first foundation pillar of the CLS and was attended by a number of senior figures from the companies involved.