6,300 km · 18 Landing Points · 1 Countries · Ready for Service: 2019
| Length | 6,300 km |
|---|---|
| Status | In Service |
| Ready for Service | 2019 |
| Landing Points | 18 |
| Countries | 1 |
| Location |
|---|
| Agats, Indonesia |
| Baa, Indonesia |
| Kep. Aru, Indonesia |
| Kokar, Indonesia |
| Kota Mappi, Indonesia |
| Kupang, Indonesia |
| Manokwari, Indonesia |
| Nabire, Indonesia |
| Seba, Indonesia |
| Serwaru, Indonesia |
Monitored from 2026-06-04 through 2026-06-13 — live ICMP round-trip time measurements via RIPE Atlas probes. All values below are recomputed daily from raw probe data. ✓ No anomalies detected in the monitored period.
| Probe | Location | Samples | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1014473 own probe | Minsk BY | 71 | 264.2 ms |
| #1014589 own probe | Almaty KZ | 70 | 275.8 ms |
| #1014597 own probe | Tbilisi GE | 65 | 269.3 ms |
Palapa Ring East is a regional submarine cable 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.
The cable lands at the following locations:
The cable is operated by a consortium of the Indonesian Government, Moratelindo, and Telekom PT SmartFren.
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.
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. Moratelindo and Telekom PT SmartFren are key players in the country's telecommunications landscape, providing services to both residential and business customers across various islands.
The strategic importance of such submarine cables lies in their ability to support economic growth, improve internet access, and facilitate digital transformation in remote areas. By connecting diverse regions within Indonesia, Palapa Ring East helps bridge the gap between urban centers and more isolated coastal communities, fostering a more integrated national telecommunications network.
| Status | ✓ Normal |
|---|---|
| RTT | 223.02 ms / base 265.95 ms |
| Last checked | 2026-06-13 23:30 |
Monitored using RIPE Atlas probes. Open monitoring →
| Min | Avg | Max | # | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 223.0 | 261.3 | 266.4 | 24 |
| 30 days | 223.0 | 264.2 | 293.5 | 71 |
| 60 days | 223.0 | 264.2 | 293.5 | 71 |
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