In today’s digital age, access to high-speed Internet is crucial for economic growth, education, and social inclusion. In Indonesia, submarine cables and fiber optic technology are playing a key role in bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas.

The digital gap refers to the disparity in access to digital technologies and the Internet between different regions and populations. In Indonesia, this gap is evident, with urban areas enjoying faster Internet speeds and better connectivity compared to many rural and remote regions.

Submarine cables are underwater fiber optic cables that transmit data across oceans and seas. Indonesia, being an archipelago, relies heavily on these cables to connect its many islands to the global Internet infrastructure. The installation of submarine cables has significantly improved Internet connectivity, making high-speed Internet more accessible to remote areas. According to a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), countries with extensive submarine cable networks have seen substantial improvements in Internet speeds and reliability.

In Indonesia, the deployment of fiber optic networks has enabled better Internet access in both urban and rural areas. Studies have shown that regions with fiber optic connectivity experience higher economic growth rates and better educational outcomes. For instance, a study by the World Bank found that a 10% increase in broadband penetration can lead to a 1.38% increase in GDP growth in developing countries.

Biznet Nusantara Cable System (BNCS-1)

Since January 2022, Biznet launched the first submarine fiber optic cable network named Biznet Nusantara Cable System (BNCS-1), that connects networks between Java, Sumatra and Bangka Islands. The development of Biznet Submarine Cable Networks is also accompanied by Biznet’s network expansion to more areas in Indonesia, with the hope of providing a solution in connecting the Biznet Fiber network between islands, so that more people in Indonesia can be connected with faster and more reliable Internet services from Biznet.

Submarine cables and fiber optic technology are essential tools in narrowing the digital gap in Indonesia. By enhancing Internet connectivity across the archipelago, these technologies are fostering economic growth, improving educational opportunities, and promoting social inclusion. Biznet is at the forefront of this digital revolution, committed to expanding its fiber optic network to ensure every Indonesian has access to the benefits of the digital age.