Kupang, Indonesia is a submarine cable landing point in Indonesia (coordinates -10.1833°, 123.5834°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Indonesia's international connectivity infrastructure.
Kupang, formerly known as Koepang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. At the 2020 Census, it had a population of 442,758; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 474,801. It is the largest city and port on the island of Timor, and is a part of the Timor Leste–Indonesia–Australia Growth Triangle free trade zone. Geographically, Kupang is the southernmost large city in Indonesia, as well as the closest to Australia. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Kupang, Indonesia
Cables landing at Kupang, Indonesia are operated by 4 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Indonesian Government, Moratelindo, Telekom PT SmartFren, Telkom Indonesia. Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.
Connectivity profile
From Kupang, Indonesia, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Indonesia.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Kupang, Indonesia in the past 90 days — all connected systems remained within normal latency thresholds. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Sape-Labuan Bajo-Ende-Kupang (2021) — Sape-Labuan Bajo-Ende-Kupang is a domestic submarine cable network within Indonesia, connecting 4 coastal and island locations including Ende, Kupang, Labuan Bajo, Sape. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- Kupang-Alor Cable Systems (2019) — Kupang-Alor Cable Systems is a submarine cable system operating within Indonesia, with landing points at Alor, Kupang. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
- Palapa Ring East (2019) — Palapa Ring East is a domestic submarine cable network within Indonesia, connecting 18 coastal and island locations including Agats, Baa, Kep. Aru, Kokar, Kota Mappi, and 13 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- Mataram Kupang Cable System (MKCS) (2011) — Mataram Kupang Cable System (MKCS) is a domestic submarine cable network within Indonesia, connecting 7 coastal and island locations including Bima, Ende, Kupang, Pringgabaya, Saraemee, and 2 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Kupang?
Kupang is a multi-cable landing site for four submarine cable systems: Palapa Ring East, Mataram Kupang Cable System (MKCS), Sape-Labuan Bajo-Ende-Kupang, and Kupang-Alor Cable Systems.
When was the first cable laid in Kupang?
The first submarine cable to land in Kupang is the Mataram Kupang Cable System (MKCS), which began operations in 2018, connecting Indonesia with Australia and other regions.
What geographic role does Kupang play in the submarine cables?
Kupang serves as a key landing point for submarine cables bridging the Timor Sea, connecting Southeast Asia to Australia. It also supports regional connectivity within Indonesia.
Which operators own the cables at Kupang?
Notable operators present include PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and other local and international telecommunications companies that manage the Palapa Ring East, MKCS, Sape-Labuan Bajo-Ende-Kupang, and Kupang-Alor Cable Systems.
Why is Kupang chosen as a landing point for submarine cables?
Kupang was selected due to its strategic geographical position as the southernmost large city in Indonesia, facilitating connections between Southeast Asia and Australia. The geology of the area also supports stable cable installations.