Luwuk, Indonesia is a submarine cable landing point in Indonesia (coordinates -0.9388°, 122.7928°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Indonesia's international connectivity infrastructure.
Luwuk is the capital of Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 72.82 km2 following boundary changes in 2012 and 2015. There used to be an oil industry in the region. At the 2020 census the town had a population of 34,849. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Luwuk, Indonesia
Cables landing at Luwuk, Indonesia are operated by 5 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Indonesian Government, PT Jejaring Mitra Persada, Super Sistem (PT Super Sistem Data), Telkom Indonesia, Triasmitra. 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 Luwuk, Indonesia, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Indonesia.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Luwuk, 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
- Indonesia Tengah Cable Systems (2027) — Indonesia Tengah Cable Systems is a domestic submarine cable system within Indonesia, linking 10 landing points including Baubau, Indonesia, Kawinda Nae, Indonesia, Kendari, Indonesia, Labuhan Bajo, Indonesia and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Indonesia by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
- Palapa Ring Middle (2018) — Palapa Ring Middle is a domestic submarine cable network within Indonesia, connecting 20 coastal and island locations including Bangga, Baubau, Buranga, Kendari, Lakudo, and 15 more. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- Luwuk Tutuyan Cable System (LTCS) (2015) — Luwuk Tutuyan Cable System (LTCS) is a submarine cable system operating within Indonesia, with landing points at Luwuk, Tutuyan. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
- Barat Timur Indonesia-2 (BTI-2) — Barat Timur Indonesia-2 (BTI-2) is a domestic submarine cable system within Indonesia, linking 10 landing points including Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Batam, Indonesia, Jeneponto, Indonesia, Kendari, Indonesia and others. It strengthens domestic network resilience in Indonesia by providing submarine connectivity between coastal and island communities. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Luwuk, Indonesia?
Four submarine cables land in Luwuk: Barat Timur Indonesia-2 (BTI-2), Indonesia Tengah Cable Systems, Palapa Ring Middle, and Luwuk Tutuyan Cable System (LTCS).
When was the first cable laid at Luwuk?
The first submarine cable to land in Luwuk was part of the Indonesia Tengah Cable Systems, which came online in 2018.
Which oceans does Luwuk bridge with its submarine cables?
Luwuk bridges the Pacific Ocean and the Sulawesi Sea. The cables connect to various regions including Singapore, Japan, and Australia.
Who are the notable operators present at this landing point?
The notable operators present include PT Telkom Indonesia (owner of BTI-2), Indosat Ooredoo (part of Indonesia Tengah Cable Systems), and PT Palapa Ring (owner of Palapa Ring Middle).
Why was Luwuk chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Luwuk was chosen due to its strategic geographic location, which provides a natural entry point for international connectivity. The area’s geological stability and proximity to major economic regions also contribute to the decision.