Nokia has announced that PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (Surge), a prominent digital infrastructure provider in Indonesia, has implemented Nokia’s subsea optical solution to link Jakarta and Singapore.
This new subsea network will enhance regional data center connectivity and support Surge’s goal of providing affordable broadband access to underserved communities throughout Indonesia. The high-capacity subsea connection is part of Surge’s larger infrastructure initiative aimed at extending fiber-based broadband to 40 million households.
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This development will facilitate Surge’s efforts to deliver affordable internet services, ensuring reliable connectivity for the communities that need it most. Utilizing Nokia’s 1830 PSS, the network will initially offer a capacity of 20.8 terabits, enabling Surge to provide ultra-high-speed services of up to 800GE for Tier-1 and Tier-2 enterprise customers.
Additionally, Nokia’s subsea solution allows Surge to achieve scalable, space-efficient, and power-efficient transmission, supporting Surge’s growth objectives while ensuring operational efficiency.
Shannedy Ong, Director at PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk, stated:
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.
James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Optical Networks at Nokia, concluded:
Connecting up to 40 million people with affordable broadband access is a huge honor and responsibility. With Surge, we are building a high-performance network and providing solutions that will unlock new opportunities for growth across Indonesia.
