INSICA

Overview

INSICA is a 100 km regional submarine cable connecting Tanjung Bemban in Indonesia to Tuas in Singapore. The cable is scheduled to be ready for service in 2026, marking a significant development in the region's submarine infrastructure.

Route and Landings

Tanjung Bemban, Indonesia

Tuas, Singapore

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Singtel and Telin. Both operators are well-known players in the telecommunications industry.

Status and Timeline

The INSICA cable is scheduled to be ready for service in 2026, marking a significant development in the region's submarine infrastructure.

Strategic Context

The INSICA cable connects Indonesia and Singapore, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. This connection supports data routing and redundancy within the region, contributing to the overall resilience of submarine cable networks. Both Singtel and Telin are part of larger telecommunications groups that serve extensive regional footprints. Telin, on the other hand, is a leading Indonesian telecommunication company that provides various communication services, including fixed and mobile networks, broadband, and data center services. The corridor served by INSICA generally supports intra-regional traffic, facilitating business operations, internet access, and data exchange between Indonesia and Singapore.