Kumul Domestic Submarine Cable System

Overview

Kumul Domestic Submarine Cable System is a regional submarine cable system connecting various points within Papua New Guinea, with a total length of 5457 km. The cable was ready for service in 2019 and is operated by PNG DataCo Limited.

Route and Landings

The cable lands at the following locations:

• Jayapura, Indonesia
• Alotau, Papua New Guinea
• Arawa, Papua New Guinea
• Daru, Papua New Guinea
• Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
• Kerema, Papua New Guinea
• Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
• Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
• Lae, Papua New Guinea
• Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
• Madang, Papua New Guinea
• Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
• Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
• Vanimo, Papua New Guinea
• Wewak, Papua New Guinea

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned and operated by PNG DataCo Limited.

Status and Timeline

The status of the Kumul Domestic Submarine Cable System as of 2019 was ready for service. No further updates are available, making the current operational status unknown.

Strategic Context

This corridor serves to enhance connectivity and support the growing demand for internet services in both Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. With a total length of 5457 km, it supports the increasing need for reliable and high-speed data transmission across the country.

PNG DataCo Limited is a subsidiary of Telefónica, one of Spain's largest telecommunications companies. Telefónica operates in several Latin American and European markets, providing a range of services including fixed-line and mobile communications, internet access, and television broadcasting. Its presence in Papua New Guinea through PNG DataCo Limited underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Kumul Domestic Submarine Cable System is part of the broader network of submarine cables that serve the Asia-Pacific region.