TelkomGroup Launches Pukpuk Submarine Cable
TelkomGroup Launches Pukpuk Submarine Cable
By Brad Watts, Content+Technology
May 14, 2026
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, through its operating company, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), has officially inaugurated the Pukpuk Submarine Cable System (Puk-Puk 1) at Telkom Witel Jayapura, Papua. The milestone marks a new chapter in strengthening digital connectivity across Eastern Indonesia while reinforcing bilateral collaboration between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea in developing cross-border telecommunications infrastructure.
More than just a cable system, Pukpuk represents a bridge between nations – connecting communities, unlocking opportunities and bringing the Asia-Pacific region closer together through resilient digital infrastructure. The project is expected to open a new connectivity corridor into the Asia-Pacific region, accelerating digital economic growth, expanding digital access for communities, and strengthening connectivity across border areas and Eastern Indonesia.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo, President Director of Telkom Indonesia Dian Siswarini, Papua New Guinea Consular representative in Jayapura Leon Galemo, Papua Provincial Government representative L. Christian Sohilait, and PNG DataCo CEO Paul Komboi.
In his remarks, Vice Minister Angga Raka Prabowo emphasised that accelerating digital transformation remains one of Indonesia’s national priorities in building a more advanced, inclusive and globally competitive nation.
“Connectivity must be developed equally, sustainably and inclusively so that every region, including Eastern Indonesia, has the same opportunity to grow within the digital economy ecosystem,” said Angga.
He also expressed appreciation for TelkomGroup’s commitment to strengthening national connectivity. “The Pukpuk Cable plays an important role in creating more reliable and resilient connectivity that will benefit communities across Eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and beyond,” he added.
The Pukpuk submarine cable system is the first cross-border cable in the Asia-Pacific region to directly connect Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Operated by TelkomGroup, the landing station in Jayapura serves as a strategic connectivity gateway to Kumul Telkom Holdings’ network in Papua New Guinea, delivering capacity from multiple provinces across PNG to Vanimo.
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