Telekomunikasi Indonesia Worldwide (Telin) has commenced the groundbreaking ceremony for its Cable Touchdown Station (CLS) close to Pantai Mutiara, a part of the Bifrost Cable System connecting Singapore and North America by means of Indonesia. This method passes by means of the Java Sea and the Celebes Sea. The ceremony marked the beginning of the CLS development with the set up of the primary basis pillar, Telin mentioned this week.
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Bifrost Cable System Overview
The Bifrost Cable System, underneath development since March 2021, spans roughly 16,000 kilometres and goals to bolster connectivity between North America and Southeast Asia. With touchdown factors in Guam, Indonesia, California, and Singapore, the system will cater to the growing demand for low-latency connectivity.
Telin mentioned the cable system is a collaboration between Telin, Keppel, and Meta, instantly connecting Indonesia to North America, with Manado serving as Indonesia’s second worldwide gateway after Batam.
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Operational Affect
“This CLS is exclusive as a result of it connects Batam and in addition hyperlinks the cable from Manado by means of Jakarta. This progressive route will improve Telkom Group’s community resilience and capability,” mentioned Telkom.
Telin added, “With the Bifrost Cable System from Manado touchdown at this Jakarta CLS, Indonesia now has a second gateway, enhancing world connectivity and regional integration.”
As soon as operational, the Bifrost Cable System will function important infrastructure supporting companies, telecom operators, cloud operators, knowledge facilities, and customers throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
