XLSMART is strengthening Indonesia\u2019s digital infrastructure through\nthe development of the CANDLE Cable System, a submarine cable\ncommunication system spanning approximately 8,000 kilometres that will\nconnect Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and\nJapan.<\/p>\n
Developed through XLSMART for BUSINESS and targeted to begin\noperations in 202cap 28, this infrastructure is part of XLSMART\u2019s\ncommitment to providing high-quality, sustainable, and responsible\nconnectivity to support the growth of Indonesia\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n
Andrijanto Muljono, Director & Chief Enterprise Business Officer\nof XLSMART, stated on Sunday (13\/09\/2026), \u201cCANDLE is a strategic\ninvestment to prepare for Indonesia\u2019s long-term connectivity needs. The\ngrowth of the digital economy requires increasing capacity and wider\naccess to global networks. For us, the most important thing is ensuring\nthat this infrastructure investment can open greater access for\nIndonesian businesses to grow and connect with the regional digital\necosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n
The construction of CANDLE has now entered a significant phase with\nthe landing of the Golden Buoy in Tanjung Bemban, Batam, on Friday\n(11\/09). The project, which commenced in December 2024, will provide a\nhigh-capacity route while adding more international connectivity options\nbetween Indonesia and several Asian nations.<\/p>\n
The CANDLE Cable System is being developed through a collaboration\nbetween XLSMART, Meta, Globe Telecom, IPS Inc., Telekom Malaysia, and\nSoftBank Japan, with NEC serving as the technology partner. This\ncollaboration is part of the construction of a submarine cable system\nconnecting Indonesia with Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan,\nand Japan.<\/p>\n
The selection of Tanjung Bemban, Batam, as one of the CANDLE landing\npoints considers the growth potential of western Indonesia, particularly\nBatam, which serves as a hub for numerous hyperscalers and\ntelecommunications companies. This position makes Batam strategic for\nthe development of international connectivity and the data centre\necosystem.<\/p>\n
The CANDLE network will also connect data centres in Batam with\ncountries along its route. This connectivity will support the needs of\nenterprise customers for high-capacity, reliable, and scalable services,\nincluding developments in cloud computing, AI, and various digital\nservices.<\/p>\n
Andrijable added, \u201cFor enterprise customers, CANDLE provides wider,\nhigh-capacity, reliable, and scalable international connectivity\noptions. These capabilities are essential to meet the evolving needs of\ncompanies as the use of data and digital services continues to\ngrow.\u201d<\/p>\n
In its implementation, XLSMART continues to coordinate with the\ngovernment and relevant stakeholders. The government supports the\ndevelopment of CANDLE, while the licensing process is ongoing to ensure\nthe project is executed in accordance with applicable provisions and\nregulations.<\/p>\n
For Batam, the presence of a CANDLE landing point presents an\nopportunity to further strengthen its role in the regional digital\necosystem. Connectivity with several Asian countries can support the\ndevelopment of data centres and digital-based business activities in the\nregion.<\/p>\n
Andrijanto emphasised, \u201cCANDLE is not just about building new\nconnectivity routes, but about opening wider access for Indonesia to the\nregional digital ecosystem. We hope this infrastructure can benefit the\nbusiness world, support the growth of the digital ecosystem, and\nstrengthen Indonesia\u2019s position in the development of Asia\u2019s digital\neconomy.\u201d<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/xlsmart-strengthens-indonesias-global-connectivity-through-candle-cable-system-1789314669", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }