Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Super Sistem has officially partnered with APTelecom LLC to support the pre-sales activities, project execution, and project management of the West-East Indonesia (BTI) subsea cable system. Under this partnership, APTelecom will engage prospective customers on behalf of Super Sistem while overseeing the implementation and installation processes for the BTI project.
The BTI domestic subsea fiber-optic cable system is set to become a vital infrastructure asset in expanding broadband internet capacity across remote and underserved regions of Indonesia. The project will connect Batam, Jakarta, and Manado through seven Cable Landing Stations (CLS), with branching units in Gresik, Makassar, and Balikpapan. The system will span more than 4,400 kilometers.
BTI is expected to drive economic growth and strengthen digital connectivity across the Indonesian archipelago, extending connectivity opportunities far beyond the capital.
Kelvan Firman, CEO of Super Sistem, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with APTelecom during this critical phase of BTI’s development.
“APTelecom will not only support the technical and operational aspects of the project but also play a strategic role in its commercialization efforts as we move toward the Ready for Service (RFS) milestone,” Kelvan said in an official statement on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Meanwhile, Sean Bergin, President and Co-Founder of APTelecom, expressed his pride in partnering with Super Sistem, describing the company as highly innovative.
“We are confident that BTI will generate significant interest within the subsea cable community, particularly in a rapidly growing market such as Indonesia,” Bergin said.
BTI is being developed with a robust network infrastructure and a strong commitment to delivering high construction quality among subsea cable systems in Indonesian waters. The BTI-1 system will feature 24 fiber pairs, with 16 pairs dedicated to direct connectivity between international gateways and the remaining eight pairs serving major cities to address domestic connectivity requirements.
With a world-class network architecture and the expertise of leading marine engineers, BTI represents a significant step forward in subsea connectivity innovation and reliability in Indonesia.
Through this strategic partnership, Super Sistem and APTelecom aim to advance the development and commercialization of BTI, supporting Indonesia’s growing demand for reliable, high-capacity digital infrastructure and contributing to a more connected archipelago.
Source : CNBC Indonesia
