Subsea cables form the backbone of the global digital economy, carrying over 99% of intercontinental data traffic. As trans-Pacific bandwidth demand continues to grow—tripling between 2019 and 2023—ensuring network resilience, security, and scalability is more critical than ever. The increasing dominance of content providers, geopolitical complexities, and supply chain disruptions have reshaped subsea connectivity dynamics.
Telin, as a key player in the Asia-Pacific, is investing in next-generation trans-Pacific cable systems such as the Indonesia Cable Express (ICE), Bifrost, and TOPAZ to enhance network reliability, address growing bandwidth needs, and mitigate security risks.
Telin’s Expanding Global Subsea Network
Telin operates one of the largest subsea networks in the Asia-Pacific, spanning over 250,000 km. Its infrastructure includes key trans-Pacific and intercontinental systems, reinforcing its role as a global connectivity leader. These systems are designed to support AI-driven workloads, hyperscaler interconnectivity, and next-generation cloud services, ensuring low-latency, high-resilience, and scalable solutions for global enterprises.
Indonesia is emerging as a safer, geopolitically neutral alternative for new cable landings, offering an attractive low-risk hub for trans-Pacific networks that seek to bypass regulatory bottlenecks and geopolitical tensions.
The ICE cable project, seen as a game changer, aims to address these concerns by integrating advanced fault detection technology and establishing redundant pathways to minimize downtime in the event of cable failure.
Strategic Investments in Resilient Infrastructure
Telin’s commitment to enhancing digital resilience is evident through its major investments:
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Indonesia Cable Express (ICE): A multi-system initiative integrating seven major cable systems, ICE positions Indonesia as a central global hub for digital connectivity, spanning over 100,000 km. By providing redundant routes across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, ICE ensures network stability, resilience, and ultra-low-latency data transfers.
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Bifrost: A groundbreaking 20,000 km cable system, Bifrost is the first direct subsea cable between Southeast Asia and the U.S. West Coast, bypassing the South China Sea via Indonesia’s Java and Celebes Seas. It provides unmatched low-latency connectivity between Singapore, Indonesia (Jakarta & Manado), and the U.S., supporting AI training, cloud interconnectivity, and enterprise applications.
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TOPAZ: A Google-backed cable, TOPAZ is the first-ever subsea cable connecting Japan to Canada, with an extension to the U.S. via Seattle. This system ensures seamless interconnection for hyperscalers, enabling high-performance AI, cloud applications, and ultra-low-latency data transfers between Asia and North America.
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Southeast Asia-Japan Cable 2 (SJC2): A high-capacity intra-Asia cable system designed to enhance regional connectivity from Singapore to Hong Kong and Japan. SJC2 addresses intra-Asia capacity scarcity, ensuring that hyperscalers, telecom carriers, and enterprises can seamlessly scale their cloud and AI-driven applications across the region.
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PEACE Cable: PEACE is a cutting-edge Asia-Europe subsea system, delivering high-capacity, low-latency connectivity between Singapore and France via the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. Unlike traditional routes through the Malacca Strait, PEACE provides enhanced route diversity, geopolitical risk mitigation, and seamless intercontinental traffic flow. This system is engineered to support global enterprises, hyperscalers, and content providers, ensuring reliable, high-speed bandwidth across continents.
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IGG+SEA-US Cable: A high-capacity integrated cable system connecting Southeast Asia to the U.S. West Coast via Singapore, Indonesia, Guam, and the United States. This system ensures low-latency, resilient connectivity for hyperscalers, enterprises, and telecom carriers. The combined IGG and SEA-US network enhances trans-Pacific data flows, supporting the growing demand for AI, cloud services, and digital transformation.
Shaping the Future of Trans-Pacific Connectivity
AI-driven demand is fundamentally reshaping subsea connectivity. Next-generation subsea cables must support the exponential growth of AI data movement, edge computing, and higher-density cloud workloads. As AI training clusters become increasingly power-intensive, data movement efficiency and ultra-low-latency routes are paramount for seamless global operations.
Telin’s forward-thinking infrastructure investments will play a pivotal role in supporting the next generation of intelligent digital services. The ICE project, spanning seven systems, introduces innovative solutions like new gateways in Manado, strategically connecting underserved regions in eastern Indonesia to global hubs in North Asia, North America, and beyond.
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Telin, winner of the Submarine Company of the Year at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024 and 2025, is leading the charge in establishing Indonesia as a major trans-Pacific hub, reducing reliance on Singapore and offering a cost-efficient, geopolitically neutral alternative.
Unlike conventional routes through the Strait of Malacca, Telin’s ICE project leverages deep-water routes that provide lower latency, improved security, and reduced congestion risks. This makes Indonesia an increasingly attractive landing destination for hyperscalers and global carriers looking to diversify their infrastructure.
As the Asia-Pacific region solidifies its status as a digital powerhouse, Telin’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence ensures that businesses, governments, and communities can thrive in an increasingly connected world. By investing in next-generation connectivity and strategic partnerships, Telin is future-proofing global subsea infrastructure and shaping the next era of trans-Pacific digital transformation.
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