Palapa Ring East

Overview

Palapa Ring East is a regional submarine cable network spanning 6300 kilometers within Indonesian waters. The cable became operational in 2019 and is owned by a consortium consisting of the Indonesian Government, Moratelindo, and Telekom PT SmartFren.

Route and Landings

The cable lands at the following locations:

• Agats, Indonesia
• Baa, Indonesia
• Kep. Aru, Indonesia
• Kokar, Indonesia
• Kota Mappi, Indonesia
• Kupang, Indonesia
• Manokwari, Indonesia
• Nabire, Indonesia
• Seba, Indonesia
• Serwaru, Indonesia
• Suemlaki, Indonesia
• Supiori, Indonesia
• Teluk, Indonesia
• Tiakur, Indonesia
• Timika, Indonesia
• Tual, Indonesia
• Waingapu, Indonesia
• Yapen, Indonesia

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by a consortium of the Indonesian Government, Moratelindo, and Telekom PT SmartFren.

Status and Timeline

The status of the Palapa Ring East cable remains unknown. There are no explicit details regarding its current condition or any planned maintenance or decommissioning.

Strategic Context

This domestic submarine cable network connects various coastal and island locations within Indonesia, contributing to the country's telecommunications infrastructure. Moratelindo is part of the Indosat Ooredoo Group, which has operations throughout Southeast Asia, while Telekom PT SmartFren operates under the Telkomsel group, one of Indonesia's largest telecommunications companies.

The cable network serves a corridor that connects different regions within Indonesia, enhancing communication and data transfer capabilities.