TelkomGroup Strengthens Indonesia's Digital Gateway with NCC Submarine Cable System
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), an operating company of PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), together with BW Digital and with support from Nongsa Digital Park (NDP) as a strategic partner, successfully landed the Nongsa Changi Cable (NCC) submarine cable system at NDP, Batam, on Monday. This achievement marks a significant milestone in strengthening Indonesia’s digital connectivity with the regional area while supporting the development of increasingly reliable and competitive digital infrastructure capabilities.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that Indonesia’s digital transformation needs to be supported by tangible infrastructure and stronger connectivity. The NCC becomes the physical foundation for a new digital corridor connecting Indonesia and Singapore, while further strengthening Batam’s position as Indonesia’s digital gateway. "The presence of the NCC is expected to strengthen the strategic position of both countries in the global digital ecosystem and value chain, while opening up space for the growth of investment, innovation, and new technology-based economic activities," he said.
The cable landing marks significant progress in the construction of the NCC towards operational readiness. The NCC is one of two Batam-Singapore submarine cables developed by TelkomGroup, alongside the Indonesia Singapore Cable System (INSICA), to strengthen digital connectivity between the two nations. As part of the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE) ecosystem, the NCC will also support the growth of the digital economy in the region.
Managing Director Business-2 of Danantara Indonesia, Setyanto Hantoro, explained that strategic investments like the NCC are crucial because strengthening digital sovereignty and infrastructure can act as a catalyst for innovation, competitiveness, and growth across various industrial sectors. "The presence of this infrastructure is expected to create an economic multiplier effect by encouraging the growth of various industries in Batam and Indonesia as a whole, which will ultimately strengthen national economic growth and resilience," he said.
With a length of approximately 50 kilometres and a capacity of 24 fibre pairs, the NCC is built to meet the increasing demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity driven by the rapid development of cloud services, hyperscalers, artificial intelligence (AI), and data centre interconnections in Southeast Asia. The successful landing of the NCC at the most strategic landing point in Batam represents the Indonesian Government’s support in opening a new digital corridor to strengthen network resilience, expand connectivity route diversity, and enhance the scalability of digital networks between Indonesia and Singapore.
Beyond improving regional connectivity, the NCC infrastructure is expected to accelerate the development of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem through increased digital infrastructure investment, the development of world-class data centres, and the creation of new opportunities for digital industry players. The project further cements Batam’s position as Indonesia’s strategic digital gateway, connecting the national digital ecosystem with regional and global markets.
Telkom President Director Dian Siswarini emphasised that through sustainable digital infrastructure development, TelkomGroup is committed to strengthening Indonesia’s digital sovereignty while delivering impact for national digital economic growth. "The NCC is a manifestation of strategic collaboration between Indonesia and Singapore in building an increasingly connected and competitive digital ecosystem. This strategic infrastructure not only strengthens Indonesia’s digital connectivity and resilience but also provides greater route diversity and connectivity for Singapore as a regional digital hub, thereby creating benefits for both countries," she said.
Telkom’s Director of Wholesale and International Service, Budi Satria Dharma Purba, assessed the NCC as a crucial part of TelkomGroup’s strategy through Telin in building reliable international digital connectivity. "The NCC opens a new digital corridor between Indonesia and Singapore as part of the Indonesia Cable Express. This infrastructure not only increases international connectivity capacity but also supports the growth of the cloud, AI, hyperscaler, and data centre interconnection ecosystem that forms the foundation of the region’s digital transformation. Together with the subsequent development of ICE, TelkomGroup will continue to expand the digital connectivity ecosystem capable of meeting the needs of global customers and digital industry players in Southeast Asia," he explained.
BW Digital Chief Executive Officer Ludovic Hutier stated that the collaboration between BW Digital and Telin is a strategic step in delivering world-class digital infrastructure in the region. "The successful cable landing of the NCC reflects our shared commitment to delivering digital infrastructure that serves as the foundation for digital development in Southeast Asia. Together with Telin, we are building a connectivity platform ready to face future demands to support the region’s increasing need for cloud services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data centres," he said.