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Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS)

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1,031 km · 6 Landing Points · 2 Countries · Ready for Service: 2012

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Specifications

Length1,031 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2012
Landing Points6
Countries2

Owners

Moratelindo

Landing Points (6)

Location Country Position
Batam, Indonesia ID Indonesia 1.0668°, 104.0166°
Batu Prahu, Indonesia ID Indonesia -3.0799°, 106.5475°
Bintan, Indonesia ID Indonesia 1.1367°, 104.4258°
Jakarta, Indonesia ID Indonesia -6.1716°, 106.8279°
Pesaren, Indonesia ID Indonesia -1.5539°, 105.5827°
Tanah Merah, Singapore SG Singapore 1.3273°, 103.9466°

📡 Live Performance

143
measurements
1
probes
66
days monitored
69.3
ms avg RTT
1
anomalies

Monitored from 2026-03-07 through 2026-05-12 — live ICMP round-trip time measurements via RIPE Atlas probes. All values below are recomputed daily from raw probe data.

Measurement sources

Probe Location Samples Avg Min–Max Last seen
#1033 RIPE Atlas 143 69.3 ms 16.7–283.4 2026-05-12

About the Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) Cable System

Overview

Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) is an intercontinental submarine cable with a total length of 1031 km. The cable connects Indonesia and Singapore, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries.

Route and Landings

The B3JS cable lands in the following cities:

  • Batam, Indonesia
  • Batu Prahu, Indonesia
  • Bintan, Indonesia
  • Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Pesaren, Indonesia
  • Tanah Merah, Singapore

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Moratelindo.

Status and Timeline

The Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) submarine cable was ready for service in 2012. The status of the cable is unknown, but it has been operational since its launch.

Strategic Context

This intercontinental submarine cable connects Indonesia and Singapore, providing a direct fiber-optic path between these two countries. It serves as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems in the region, contributing to a mesh of redundant paths that ensure internet traffic remains uninterrupted even when individual systems are damaged or under maintenance.

Indonesia is a major player in Southeast Asia's telecommunications market, with Moratelindo being one of the leading operators.

Singapore is a key hub in Southeast Asia's telecommunications infrastructure, serving as a gateway to the region and beyond. B3JS complements other major cables like SEA-ME-WE 5, which connects Singapore with various points in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The corridor served by B3JS is part of a broader network that supports the economic growth and digital transformation of both Indonesia and Singapore. As these countries continue to develop their economies and integrate into global markets, reliable and high-capacity submarine cables like B3JS become increasingly important for supporting data-intensive applications such as cloud services, streaming, and e-commerce.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT78.63 ms / base 48.69 ms
Last checked2026-05-12 14:30

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📊 RTT History

Route: #1033 → Jakarta Measured: 2026-05-12 14:30
78.6 ms
Min Avg Max #
7 days 17.9 69.9 78.8 7
30 days 16.7 56.9 283.4 96
60 days 16.7 69.3 283.4 143

Health Timeline

Thu, Apr 30
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Jakarta
RTT Spike
54ms → 283ms (5.20×)
04:30
Mon, Apr 20
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Jakarta
RTT Spike
55ms → 110ms (2.01×)
14:30
Sun, Apr 19
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Jakarta
RTT Spike
55ms → 111ms (2.01×)
04:31
Fri, Apr 17
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🔗
Hop Anomaly
4ms → 12ms (3.29×)
00:30
Thu, Apr 16
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Hop Anomaly
7ms → 69ms (9.63×)
19:00

FAQ

What is the length of the Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) cable?
The Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) submarine cable is 1,031 km long.
Which countries does Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) connect?
Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) connects 2 countries via 6 landing points.
Who owns the Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) cable?
Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) is owned by a consortium including Moratelindo.
When was Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) put into service?
The Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS) cable entered service in 2012.
Jakarta-Bangka-Bintan-Batam-Singapore (B3JS)
  • Length1,031 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2012

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