INDIGO-Central

Overview

INDIGO-Central is a submarine cable system with a total length of 4850 km. It was ready for service in 2019 and connects two landing points within Australia: Alexandria, NSW, and Perth, WA.

Route and Landings

Alexandria, NSW, Australia

Perth, WA, Australia

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by a consortium including Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNET), Google, Indosat Ooredoo, Singtel Optus, and Superloop.

Status and Timeline

The cable was ready for service in 2019. The status is unknown.

Strategic Context

INDIGO-Central connects the states of New South Wales (NSW) and Western Australia (WA), supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity within Australia.

The state hosts several universities and research institutions that benefit from high-speed connectivity provided by submarine cables like INDIGO-Central. Western Australia, situated in the country’s southwest, is an important economic region known for its mining, agriculture, and tourism sectors. Perth, as the capital city, requires reliable internet access to support these industries and facilitate global business communications. The cable ensures that Western Australian businesses can maintain strong connections with other parts of the nation and the world. The consortium of operators involved in INDIGO-Central reflects a diverse range of stakeholders, including academic institutions, major telecommunications providers, and international tech giants like Google.