Link 1 Phase-1

Overview

Link 1 Phase-1 is a regional submarine cable system operating within the Indonesian archipelago. The cable has a total length of 368 km and was ready for service in 2003, though its current operational status remains unknown.

Route and Landings

Bulobulo, Indonesia

Kawinda Nae, Indonesia

Ownership and Operators

XLSmart operates the cable as the sole owner.

Status and Timeline

The cable was ready for service in 2003. The status is unknown, with no further details available regarding its current operational state or any planned maintenance or decommissioning activities.

Strategic Context

This submarine cable connects two landing points within Indonesia, supporting telecommunications and internet access across the country's extensive archipelagic geography. As one of the world's largest archipelagos with over 17,000 islands, Indonesia heavily relies on domestic submarine cables to provide reliable connectivity for its geographically dispersed population.

Indonesia is a key player in Southeast Asia, serving as a major economic and political hub within the region. The country’s strategic position makes it an important transit point for international telecommunications traffic, facilitating trade and communication between various parts of the archipelago and beyond.

The presence of such submarine cables helps mitigate the risks associated with terrestrial networks, which can be more susceptible to natural disasters and other disruptions.