En.Prnasia Indonesia Launches Pukpuk Submarine Cable for Enhanced Digital Connectivity
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- •The Pukpuk Submarine Cable System connects Indonesia and Papua New Guinea directly.
- •It enhances digital infrastructure resilience in Papua with two independent connectivity routes.
- •The project aims to accelerate digital economic growth and expand access to digital services.
On May 8, 2026, PT Telkom Indonesia inaugurated the Pukpuk Submarine Cable System, marking the first cross-border undersea cable connecting Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. This cable directly links Jayapura in Indonesia's Papua province with Vanimo in Papua New Guinea, enhancing telecommunications infrastructure and providing two independent international connectivity routes. The project aims to strengthen digital resilience in Papua, ensuring reliable telecommunications services. The inauguration was attended by key officials from both nations, emphasizing the importance of digital transformation and regional collaboration. The cable is expected to accelerate digital economic growth and expand access to digital services in Eastern Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. This initiative represents a significant step in improving connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region.
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