Matrix Networks Pte Ltd (Matrix Networks) and PT NAP Info Lintas Nusa (NAP Info), strategic partners in the operation of the Matrix Cable System (collectively “Matrix NAP Info”), has announced the successful activation of Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme solution, powered by WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical technology, across the Batam–Jakarta segment of the Matrix Cable System (MCS).
The deployment establishes Matrix NAP Info as one of the first operators in the region to commercially activate the latest generation of Ciena’s coherent optical technology on a live submarine cable system, delivering 1 Tb/s per wavelength channel across the 1,055 km link.
The MCS has long served as a critical “digital bridge” connecting Indonesia to global internet and cloud hubs via Singapore. By upgrading the Batam–Jakarta backbone segment with WL6e, the most spectrally efficient coherent optical engine commercially available today, Matrix NAP Info has expanded the throughput of its existing fiber infrastructure without having to lay new cables.
The upgrade was executed in partnership with Ciena’s accredited channel partner, Terrabit Networks, with Ciena Services overseeing pre-deployment engineering, end-to-end network build-out and lifecycle management.
Key Highlights:
1 Tb/s Wavelength on a Live Subsea Segment: The Batam–Jakarta segment of the MCS now carries 1 Tb/s per wavelength, a milestone that places Matrix NAP Info among a select group of global operators deploying terabit-class coherent optics on in-service submarine cable infrastructure.
Maximum Spectral Efficiency with WL6e: Ciena’s WL6e pushes spectral efficiency to its theoretical limits, enabling more capacity per hertz of spectrum than any previous generation of coherent technology.
Sustainable Infrastructure Scaling: Matrix NAP Info enhances the capacity of its existing cable infrastructure to meet the growing demand for cloud, AI, and content delivery services, while driving capital efficiency and supporting a reduced carbon footprint.
Proven in Live Production: Matrix NAP Info completed a live production trial with WL6e, achieving sustained, high-performance 1 Tb/s transmission across the MCS under real-world submarine conditions.
Positioning Indonesia as a Regional Connectivity Hub: The upgraded Batam–Jakarta corridor forms the high-capacity backbone that underpins Matrix NAP Info’s broader digital ecosystem, including MC-IX, Matrix Data Center, Matrix Cloud, and Matrix Internet services.
“Activating 1 Tb/s per wavelength on our Batam–Jakarta submarine segment is not simply a capacity upgrade — it is a statement about where Matrix NAP Info stands in the global connectivity landscape,” said Omar Syarif Nasution, Director of Matrix NAP Info. “By deploying the most advanced coherent optical technology available, we are future-proofing Indonesia’s international connectivity backbone and ensuring that our customers have access to the bandwidth they need to compete in the AI and cloud era. We are proud to be among the first operators in Southeast Asia to reach this milestone on a live submarine system.”
“Indonesia is emerging as one of the most strategically important connectivity hubs in Asia-Pacific, driven by explosive growth in cloud adoption, AI workloads, and digital services,” said Alex Wong, Regional Managing Director, ASEAN, Ciena. “A pioneer in connecting Indonesia to the rest of the world, Matrix NAP Info is unlocking new levels of capacity on its existing cable system with Ciena’s coherent optical technology.”
