PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BW Digital to develop the Nongsa-Changi submarine cable system, connecting Batam in Indonesia with Singapore. The 50-km-long cable will feature at least 24 fibre pairs. The cable aims to enhance digital infrastructure, supporting data-intensive services and high-density AI applications, with operations expected to begin by Q4 2025.
Telin operates an extensive infrastructure, including 250,140 km of cable systems and 58 Points of Presence in 26 countries. BW Digital, a subsidiary of BW Group, focuses on developing digital infrastructures in the Asia-Pacific region. This project will improve connectivity and support the growing demand for communication links between Batam and Singapore.