Nokia is powering PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (Surge) with subsea optical technology to boost connectivity between Indonesia and Singapore while extending affordable broadband to millions of households across the archipelago. The deployment, which leverages Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), is part of Surge’s national infrastructure expansion aimed at providing reliable, fiber-based internet access to underserved communities.
The new high-capacity subsea link between Jakarta and Singapore will deliver 20.8 Tbps of initial capacity, supporting ultra-high-speed services of up to 800GE for enterprises and data center operators. This expansion strengthens regional interconnectivity, enabling low-latency services and advancing Indonesia’s digital economy. Surge said the infrastructure will underpin efforts to extend affordable broadband to 40 million households across the country.
Nokia’s subsea optical solution provides scalable, power-efficient transmission while ensuring operational efficiency. The deployment aligns with Surge’s mission of digital equity, supporting both broadband for consumers and capacity for Tier-1 and Tier-2 enterprises.
• Surge deployed Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) for subsea connectivity
• New Jakarta–Singapore subsea network delivers 20.8 Tbps initial capacity
• Supports up to 800GE services for enterprises and data centers
• Expansion part of Surge’s plan to extend affordable broadband to 40 million households
• Strengthens Indonesia–Singapore regional data center interconnectivity
Shannedy Ong, Director, PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk: “This strategic deployment underscores our commitment to digital equity and building a more connected, inclusive future. With Nokia’s advanced optical transmission technology, we can efficiently scale our network to deliver reliable, high-speed, and affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities across Indonesia.”
🌐 Why it Matters: Subsea connectivity is the backbone of Southeast Asia’s digital economy. By linking Indonesia more directly with Singapore’s data center hub, Surge can reduce costs, improve latency, and broaden digital access. This move highlights the growing role of optical infrastructure in bridging the connectivity gap for underserved populations.
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