Palapa Ring West submarine cable is a high-speed fiber-optic submarine cable system that connects the western region of Indonesia. The cable system spans over 3,500 kilometers and connects 13 cities and regions in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Padang, Batam, Medan, and Palembang. The Palapa Ring West submarine cable system was designed to provide better connectivity and faster internet speeds to businesses, governments, and individuals in the region.
The Palapa Ring West submarine cable system was completed in 2018 and is owned and operated by Indonesian telecommunication company, Telkom Indonesia. The cable system has a capacity of 100 gigabits per second and provides low-latency connectivity to major data centers, cloud providers, and internet exchange points in the region.
The Palapa Ring West submarine cable system is an important part of Indonesia's efforts to improve its digital infrastructure and increase internet connectivity across the country. The cable system is expected to support the growth of Indonesia's digital economy and provide better access to information and communication technology services for businesses and individuals in the western region of the country.