{"id":47982,"date":"2025-07-30T11:47:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T10:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/?p=47982"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:11:28","slug":"nokia-and-surge-boost-affordable-broadband-in-indonesia-with-new-subsea-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/2025\/07\/30\/nokia-and-surge-boost-affordable-broadband-in-indonesia-with-new-subsea-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Nokia and Surge boost affordable broadband in Indonesia with new subsea network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (Surge), a leading digital infrastructure provider in Indonesia, has deployed Nokia\u2019s subsea optical solution to connect Jakarta and Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new subsea network will boost regional data centre interconnectivity and support Surge\u2019s mission to expand affordable broadband access to underserved communities across Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new high-capacity subsea connection is part of Surge\u2019s broader infrastructure expansion to extend fibre-based broadband to 40 million households. It will enable Surge\u2019s affordable Internet initiatives, bringing reliable connectivity to the communities that need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Powered by Nokia\u2019s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), the network will deliver an initial capacity of 20.8 terabits, allowing Surge to offer ultra-high-speed services of up to 800GE for Tier-1 and Tier-2 enterprise customers. Nokia\u2019s subsea solution also enables Surge to deliver scalable, space and power-efficient transmission, supporting Surge\u2019s growth plans while maintaining operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis strategic deployment underscores our commitment to digital equity and building a more connected inclusive future,\u201d said Shannedy Ong, Director, PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cConnecting up to 40 million people with affordable broadband access is a huge honour and responsibility. With Surge we are building a high-performance network and providing solutions that will unlock new opportunities for growth across Indonesia,\u201d said James Watt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Optical Networks, Nokia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PT Solusi Sinergi Digital Tbk (Surge), a leading digital infrastructure provider in Indonesia, has deployed Nokia\u2019s subsea optical solution to connect Jakarta and Singapore. This new subsea network will boost regional data centre interconnectivity and support Surge\u2019s mission to expand affordable broadband access to underserved communities across Indonesia. 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