Barat Timur Indonesia-2 (BTI-2)

Overview

The Barat Timur Indonesia-2 (BTI-2) is a regional submarine cable system spanning 11,600 kilometers. It is owned and operated by Super Sistem (PT Super Sistem Data), which serves as the sole owner of this cable.

Route and Landings

The BTI-2 cable lands in several cities across Indonesia:

• Banjarmasin, Indonesia
• Batam, Indonesia
• Jeneponto, Indonesia
• Kendari, Indonesia
• Luwuk, Indonesia
• Manado, Indonesia
• Pantai Mutiara, Indonesia
• Pontianak, Indonesia
• Semarang, Indonesia
• Singaraja, Indonesia

Ownership and Operators

The BTI-2 cable is owned and operated by Super Sistem (PT Super Sistem Data).

Strategic Context

This domestic submarine cable system connects various regions within Indonesia.

Indonesia, the world's largest archipelagic country, has a diverse telecommunications landscape dominated by several major players. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkomsel), Indosys Group (formerly known as Indosat), and XL Axiata are among the key operators serving the Indonesian market.

It complements other submarine cables that connect Indonesia to neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, facilitating regional connectivity and data exchange.