Jakarta, INTI - The Indonesian government is working to strengthen its digital sovereignty by developing alternative network routes to reduce its heavy dependence on Singapore for international internet traffic.
According to AntaraNews, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) stated that around 90% of Indonesia’s international internet traffic currently relies on Singapore.
This situation is considered a significant dependency risk that could hinder Indonesia’s ambition to expand its digital economy and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
“To be honest, around 90% of our international internet traffic still depends on Singapore,” said Denny Setiawan, Director of Digital Infrastructure Strategy and Policy at Komdigi, during the Selular Award 2026 event on Monday.
According to Denny, the current network architecture causes a large portion of Indonesia’s digital resources to rely on a single primary connectivity route.
Amid rising internet demand driven by the growth of digital services and the rapid advancement of AI, dependence on a single international connectivity hub is viewed as a vulnerability that could expose the national digital ecosystem to disruptions and infrastructure risks.
Government Pushes Network Route Diversification
To improve system resilience, the government is promoting the diversification of international network routes.
This initiative includes mapping and developing alternative submarine and terrestrial cable networks connecting various regions across Indonesia.
“We are working to align the roadmaps for data centers, submarine cables, and terrestrial cable infrastructure so they can develop in parallel,” Denny said.
He added that network capacity must continue to be expanded alongside the development of physical infrastructure that supports digital technology growth.
Strengthening Indonesia’s Position in the Digital Economy
The government also believes Indonesia has strong potential to become a major digital economy hub in Southeast Asia.
However, achieving this vision requires reliable, decentralized, and widely accessible connectivity infrastructure capable of serving all regions across the country.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s efforts to diversify international internet routes mark an important step toward strengthening digital sovereignty and infrastructure resilience. By reducing dependence on a single connectivity hub, the country aims to create a more reliable network foundation to support the growth of the digital economy and the increasing demands of AI-driven technologies.
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