Muntok, Indonesia is a submarine cable landing point in Indonesia (coordinates -2.0652°, 105.1643°). It serves 3 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Indonesia's international connectivity infrastructure.
Muntok or, more commonly, Mentok is a town in the Indonesian province of Bangka-Belitung on the island of Sumatra. The capital of West Bangka Regency, it is the site of the biggest tin smelter on the world. Mentok refers to the tip of the island. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Muntok, Indonesia
Cables landing at Muntok, Indonesia are operated by 4 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including Biznet, FiberStar, Telkom Indonesia, XLSmart. 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 Muntok, Indonesia, international traffic can reach 1 countries through 3 cable systems. Destinations include Indonesia.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Muntok, 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
- Biznet Nusantara Cable System-1 (BNCS-1) (2024) — Biznet Nusantara Cable System-1 (BNCS-1) is a domestic submarine cable network within Indonesia, connecting 4 coastal and island locations including Anyer, Kalianda, Muntok, Sungsang. The system provides essential telecommunications infrastructure for communities that would otherwise depend entirely on satellite or microwave links. Read more →
- PASULI (2019) — PASULI is a submarine cable system operating within Indonesia, with landing points at Muntok, Sungsang. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
- Sumatera Bangka Cable System (SBCS) (2014) — Sumatera Bangka Cable System (SBCS) is a submarine cable system operating within Indonesia, with landing points at Muntok, Palembang. It provides dedicated submarine fiber capacity between these locations, supporting telecommunications, internet access, and enterprise connectivity. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Muntok, Indonesia?
Three submarine cable systems land at Muntok: Biznet Nusantara Cable System-1 (BNCS-1), Sumatera Bangka Cable System (SBCS), and PASULI.
When was the first cable laid in Muntok, Indonesia?
The first submarine cable to land at Muntok was the Sumatera Bangka Cable System (SBCS) in 2014. The Biznet Nusantara Cable System-1 (BNCS-1) followed in 2017.
Which oceans/seas does the submarine cable landing point at Muntok, Indonesia bridge?
The submarine cables that land at Muntok bridge the Indian Ocean and the Strait of Malacca, connecting Southeast Asian countries to the rest of the world.
What notable operators have a presence in this cable landing point?
Notable operators present include Biznet Group for BNCS-1 and PT SBCS for SBCS. PASULI is also an operator serving this location.
Why was Muntok chosen as a submarine cable landing point?
Muntok was chosen due to its strategic geographic position, proximity to major tin mining areas, and regulatory environment that supports international connectivity infrastructure.