TELIN and BW Digital Announce Strategic Partnership for Nongsa-Changi Submarine Cable System

Washington DC, The Gulf Observer: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TELIN) and BW Digital have announced a strategic partnership to develop and construct the Nongsa-Changi submarine cable system, which will link Batam, Indonesia, and Singapore. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for this joint venture was signed during the International Telecoms Week 2024, held in Washington DC.

The Nongsa-Changi cable is designed to meet the unprecedented demand for connectivity and resilience between Singapore and Batam, driven by the exponential growth of data traffic between these key locations for data center development. This project underscores the strategic collaboration between BW Digital and Telin, leveraging their combined expertise to enhance connectivity and drive digital economic growth in the region.

The 50km cable system will comprise a minimum of 24 fiber pairs, providing robust and reliable communication links essential for supporting data-intensive needs, such as digital services, data center-to-data center (DC-to-DC) connectivity, and high-density AI applications. Both BW Digital and Telin plan to construct and deploy the submarine cable system with a strong focus on technical excellence and environmental sustainability. The new system will interconnect data centers in Batam and Singapore, creating a seamless and efficient data transfer corridor.

The Nongsa-Changi cable system is projected to be Ready For Service (RFS) in Q4 2025, marking a significant milestone in regional digital infrastructure development.

“BW Digital is pleased to expand its strategic alliance with Telin to deliver the first cable directly linking Singapore and Batam’s Nongsa Digital Park,” said Ludovic Hutier, Chief Executive Officer of BW Digital. “The Nongsa-Changi cable represents a key component of the digital ecosystem we are building in NDP. With a landing at the doorstep of the data center campus, it will provide DC operators with fully diverse and secured connectivity, enabling them to further address the spillover demand from Singapore.”

Budi Satria Dharma Purba, Chief Executive Officer of Telin, remarked, “We are proud to continue our successful partnership with BW Digital as we work together to develop Indonesia’s digital industry at Nongsa Digital Park and establish the Hawaiki Nui 1 submarine cable system. Extending our collaboration with BW Digital to connect Indonesia and Singapore through the ICE Cable System I Leg 2 further enhances DC-to-DC connectivity, reinforcing Telin’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for our customers.”

This strategic partnership between TELIN and BW Digital highlights their commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and fostering regional digital economic growth.