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PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) announced the official launch of its new Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Kalasey, Minahasa, to host the Bifrost cable system. This milestone represents a major leap forward in Telin’s mission to enhance Indonesia’s international connectivity and digital infrastructure focusing on strengthening eastern regional zone.
The Manado-Minahasa CLS is a critical component of Bifrost cable system, an international subsea cable project developed in partnership with Keppel and Meta. This cutting-edge system connects Southeast Asia directly to North America, bypassing traditional routes by traversing strategic maritime corridors such as the Java Sea and the Celebes Sea. This new path significantly enhances Indonesia’s position within the global digital traffic network.
Since the Bifrost cable system kick off announcement in 2021, Telin has been achieving remarkable milestones—from selecting site location, holding the ground breaking ceremony in October 2024, successfully lands the Bifrost cable in Manado in February 2025 and come to completing the overall CLS construction. Following the cable landing at Jakarta CLS last year, the Manado-Minahasa CLS is now ready to be fully activated and integrated into Telkom’s network.
Designed with advanced, scalable infrastructure, the Manado-Minahasa CLS can accommodate at least four submarine cable systems. Equipped with Beach Man Hole (BMH) integration and robust front-haul connections, it serves as an ideal landing point for future subsea cables and digital platforms. In addition to the Bifrost cable system, Telin will land its ICE (Indonesia Cable Express) cable system at the Manado-Minahasa CLS.
The Manado-Minahasa CLS marks a bold step in positioning Indonesia as a vital digital gateway for the Asia-Pacific. By connecting directly across the Pacific via Bifrost and preparing for future cables, Telin is building the foundation for a more connected, innovative, and prosperous digital future for Indonesia and region.
Telin envisions Manado as Indonesia’s second gateway for international connectivity. Batam is considered as the first international gateway for Indonesia, with various subsea cable connecting Singapore and the world.
According to Telin, the Bifrost cable system is expected to be ready for service in October 2025.
By landing Bifrost in both Manado and Jakarta and other upcoming international cable projects, Telin is bolstering Indonesia’s role as a vital hub in the global digital network.
