Jakarta, INTI - Telkom Indonesia, through its subsidiary Telin, is developing an international subsea cable network to strengthen Indonesia’s connectivity with various regions around the world. One of its key strategic initiatives is Indonesia Cable Express (ICE), which comprises 14 subsea cable projects.
Telin CEO Abdul Rahman Ansyori said the projects will connect Indonesia with several regions, spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
“ICE Cable stands for Indonesia Cable Express. It consists of 14 submarine cable projects that will connect Indonesia with the rest of Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia,” Abdul Rahman said after a press conference at the Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) 2026 in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He explained that the 14 subsea cable projects will not be developed simultaneously. Instead, implementation will take place in stages, based on the specific needs of each connectivity corridor.
Telin will prioritize routes that require greater capacity, taking into account existing network availability and the needs of the digital ecosystem.
“We will execute the first stage gradually, assessing which corridors need to be secured first. We already have several cables in place,” he explained.
Telin Eyes the Middle East and Latin America
Telkom Indonesia Director of Wholesale & International Service Budi Satria Dharma Purba said Telin’s subsea cable business has traditionally focused on three major corridors: intra-Asia connectivity, Asia-America, and Asia-Europe.
However, Telkom is now exploring opportunities to expand into other regions.
Telin previously expanded into the Middle East by establishing an office there. The company is now considering further infrastructure investments in the region.
“We are also exploring opportunities. Some of you in the media may have heard about Telin’s expansion into the Middle East. We have started establishing offices and taking other steps. That is part of our initiative,” Budi said.
New corridors under consideration include Middle East-Africa, Europe-America, and connectivity between the United States and Latin America.
“We want to explore business opportunities in other locations, beyond Telin’s current comfort zone,” he said.
Telin Maintains a Prudent Investment Approach
Despite plans for continued expansion, Telin emphasized that every project will undergo careful business and investment assessments.
Abdul Rahman said subsea cable projects require substantial capital, making it essential for the company to ensure that each investment has a healthy potential return.
“Investment plans will continue and will be carried out in accordance with the group’s direction. However, we will proceed prudently and carefully to ensure that every rupiah we invest ultimately generates a return for the country,” he said.
The expansion of Telin’s subsea cable network is part of Telkom and Telin’s efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s position within the global digital connectivity landscape while anticipating continued growth in data demand and digital services.
Conclusion
Telin’s 14-project Indonesia Cable Express initiative reflects Telkom Group’s strategy to strengthen Indonesia’s role in global digital connectivity. By expanding subsea cable routes toward Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, the company aims to support rising data demand while maintaining a prudent approach to long-term infrastructure investment.
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