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The Lively Celebration of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day
Underwater in Wondama Bay

Wondama, West Papua | August 14, 2025
The Lively Celebration of the 80th Indonesian Independence Day, the Red and White Flag Raised Underwater in Wondama Bay Read more

PTT & BBTNTC Hold Coral Reef Transplantation

Manokwari | August 14, 2025
PT Palapa Timur Telematika and BBTNTC Hold Coral Reef Transplantation Involving Stakeholders and Local Communities Read More



PTT & BBTNTC Support Turtle Conservation

Manokwari | August 14, 2025
Supporting Turtle Conservation, PTT and BBTNTC Provide Assistance to Pibata Groups and Hold Sea Turtle Release Events Read more

Signing of the BARRKT
Between PTT & BBTNTC

Manokwari | August 13, 2025
Signing of the Minutes of the Revised Annual Work Plan Between PT Palapa Timur Telematika and BBTNTC Read more

Book Donation in Warmon Village

Warmon, South Sorong | June 14, 2025
Book Donation in Warmon Village Read more



PTT Training Visit
in Central Papua

Nabire, Central Papua | February 18 - February 24, 2025
PT Palapa Timur Telematika Conducts Training Visit in Central Papua Read more

Palapa Ring Bakti Smart Deal (BSD) Promotion Program Socialization

Jakarta | August 7-8, 2024
The BAKTI Smart Deal Promotion Program is a discount program designed to improve Palapa Ring's service to all partners and potential partners. Read more

Coral Reef Transplantation and Turtle Release in Wondama Bay

Wondama Bay - West Papua | July 31, 2024
PTT and BBTNTC Conduct Coral Reef Transplantation and Turtle Release in Wondama Bay, West Papua. Read more



Human Resource Development in the Telecommunications Sector in Wamena

Wamena - Papua | May 8, 2024
PTT, BPVP Sorong, and the Shekina Papua Foundation held a training activity in Wamena to develop human resources in the telecommunications sector. Read more

Telecommunications Technology Training
for 150 Students in Wamena

Wamena - Papua | May 8, 2024
PT Palapa Timur Telematika (PTT) held Palapa Ring Timur Telecommunications Technology training for 150 student participants in Wamena. Read more

Fiber Optic Training Activities PTT, Google, Telkomsel & Billy Mambrasar

Sorong, Timika - Papua | November 30, 2023
PTT Holds Fiber Optic Training Activities in Sorong - Timika with Google, Telkomsel and Special Staff Billy Mambrasar Read more



PTT Partners with Google and Telkomsel
PTT Encourages Students to Maintain Domestic Workers' Network

Manokwari, Bintuni - Papua | November 30, 2023
PTT Partners with Google and Telkomsel, Encourages Students in Papua to Contribute to Maintaining the Palapa Ring East Network Read more

PTT Collaborates with BBTNTC to Plant 100 Fruits
Coral Reef Spider Webs

Apimasum Island - West Papua | November 7-12 2023
Rehabilitation of Apimasum Island's Underwater Ecosystem, PTT Collaborates with BBTNTC to Plant 100 Coral Reef Transplant Spider Webs Read more

School Inpres 7 Sayosa Elementary School Utilizes the East Palapa Ring Network for Exams

Sorong - Papua | October 30-31, 2023
To take the National Computer-Based Computer (ANBK) exam, 25 students from SD Inpres 7 Sayosa, Sorong Regency, utilized the East Palapa Ring Network. Read more



SMPN 2 Muting Utilizes East Palapa Ring WiFi for the 2023 ANBK Exam

South Papua | October 2-3, 2023
SMPN 2 Muting, South Papua Utilizes East Palapa Ring WiFi for the 2023 ANBK Exam Read more

PTT and WCD Conduct Environmental Cleanup

Papua | September 22-30, 2023
PT Palapa Timur Telematika was moved to conduct environmental cleanup activities in conjunction with World Cleanup Day in the Papua region. Read more

PTT Employees Become Guest Lecturers
at Cenderawasih University, Jayapura

Jayapura, Papua | September 14, 2023
PTT was honored to be specially invited by the Faculty of Engineering, Cenderawasih University in Jayapura, to deliver a general lecture for new students of the Faculty of Engineering, UNCEN. Read more



Open Water Diving Course Training for PTT Employees from PADI

Biak Numfor, Papua | August 11, 2023
PT Palapa Timur Telematika (PTT) partnered with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) to participate in training in Biak Numfor, Papua. Read more

Preventive Maintenance PTT
Maintaining Submarine Cables in the Pomako River Area

Papua | August 11, 2023
Inspection of submarine cables in the Pomako River, which serves as the route for the Palapa Ring East cable, Timika-Agats & Timika-Dobo segments. Rusly, FOP Timika, together with PADI and the Timika BASARNAS team. Read more

PTT Introduces Fiber Optic Technology
to Students in Jayapura

Jayapura - Papua | August 11, 2023
PT Palapa Timur Telematika, the Implementing Business Entity for the East Palapa Ring Project, is again providing fiber optic training to students from schools and universities in Jayapura. Read more



PTT Holds Training Activities
in Keerom, Papua

Keerom, Papua | July 31, 2023
PTT held a fiber optic training attended by over 150 participants from the Computer and Network Engineering (TKJ) and Multimedia departments of SMKN 1 Keerom, Papua. Read more

PTT Introduces Palapa Ring Timur Telecommunications Technology to SMAN 2 Jayapura

Jayapura - Papua | July 28, 2023
PT Palapa Timur Telematika (PTT) introduced the telecommunications technology used in the Palapa Ring Timur project to SMAN 2 Jayapura. Read more


PTT GOES TO UNCEN!

Jayapura - Papua | July 25, 2023
PT Palapa Timur Telematika participated in guiding the introduction and practical use of fiber optic equipment at Cenderawasih University in Jayapura. Read more



PTT Present at the South Papuan Student Competency Competition

Merauke, South Papua | May 2-5, 2023
PTT Present at the South Papuan Student Competency Competition in the Field of Computer Network Cables and Information. Read more

East Palapa Ring Fiber Optic Training in Ruteng, Welcomed Traditionally

Kupang, NTT | July 1, 2022
East Palapa Ring fiber optic training in Ruteng was welcomed traditionally with a performance of the tiba meka dance, a traditional Manggarai dance. Read more

Minister of Communication and Information Technology Welcomes PTT Fiber Optic Practical Training in Kupang

Kupang, NTT | July 1, 2022
PT Palapa Timur Telematika (PTT) held another fiber optic training activity simultaneously at two locations in NTT province: SMKN 1 Kupang and SMK Santo Aloisius Ruteng. Read more



Development of the incident at the PTT Project
in Beoga District, Papua.

Beoga District, Papua | March 5, 2022
PTT expresses its deepest condolences for the incident in Boega District, Papua, and extends its full attention and concern to the victims and their families. Read more

PTT's response to the incident
in Beoga District, Papua

Beoga District, Papua | March 4, 2022
PTT observed a suspected security breach at the Company's B3 tower in Boega District in the early hours of Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Read more

East Palapa Ring Fiber Optic Training at the University of Papua

Manokwari | February 7, 2022
PT Palapa Timur Telematika once again held a sharing session related to East Palapa Ring education and practical use of fiber optic equipment, namely OTDRs, OPMs, and splicers. Read more



PT Palapa Timur Telematika Introduces Fiber Optic Technology at SMKN 2 Manokwari

Manokwari | February 3, 2022
PTT held a sharing session in the SMKN 2 Manokwari Hall. The event was symbolically opened by the Vice Principal of Curriculum - Daniel J Kelabora, ST. Read more

Project Implementation at the Papua River Estuary – East Palapa Ring Development

Papua | September 16, 2021
The deployment of the submarine fiber optic cable for the East Palapa Ring project, carried out by PT Palapa Timur Telematika, also involved four cable-laying vessels. Read more

Use of Solar Panels in the East Palapa Ring

Papua | September 16, 2021
PT Palapa Timur Telematika (PTT) is implementing the use of solar panels as an energy option to operate its East Palapa Ring service devices. Read more



Coral Reef Transplantation in Cenderawasih Bay National Park

Monokwari, Papua | September 16, 2021
In commemoration of the 76th Indonesian Independence Day, PTT, in collaboration with the Cenderawasih Bay National Park Center, Manokwari, conducted coral reef conservation activities. Read more

C2 Maintenance – 16 Hours of Overland Travel

Papua | September 16, 2021
The PTT team consists of two people and is assisted by six local workers who contribute as porters and help clean up the area around the C2 site. Read more

Working Visit by the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Lapan, and Bakti Kominfo to the East Palapa Ring Site

Biak Papua | April 19-22, 2021
PT Palapa Timur Telematika attended a working visit by the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, along with BAKTI and LAPAN, to Biak Regency, Papua, from April 19-22, 2021. Read more



Working Visit of Members of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives to Paniai Regency, Papua

Biak Papua | April 15, 2021
Member of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Yan Permenas Mandenas, directly inspected the Palapa Ring East National Strategic Project in Paniai Regency, Papua. Read more

Most Vandalism of East Palapa Ring Facilities Occurs in Papua

Jayapura | January 20, 2021
Acts of vandalism or destruction of East Palapa Ring facilities occurred from 2019 until early this year in Papua and West Papua. A total of 174 cases occurred in the two provinces. Read more

Response to the Burning of Towers B4 and B5 at East Palapa Ring

Jakarta | January 11, 2021
PRESS RELEASE NO. 10/HM/KOMINFO/01/2021: In response to the Burning of Towers B4 and B5 at East Palapa Ring, Kominfo Guarantees Maintained Connectivity Read more



BAKTI Strengthens Internet Access in East Nusa Tenggara

East Flores (IndoTelko) | June 30, 2020
The Telecommunications and Information Accessibility Agency (BAKTI) is strengthening the presence of internet access points in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province. Read more

Internet Network in Saumlaki City Returns to Normal by Mid-March 2020

Saumlaki | March 11, 2020
The Tanimbar Islands Communications and Information Agency and PTT held a Wi-Fi outreach program at Weluan Beach, East Olilit, South Tanimbar, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Read more

Southwest Maluku Regional Secretary Inspects East Palapa Ring NOC in Patti Village

Tiakur - Southwest Maluku | March 11, 2020
Inspection of the East Palapa Ring NOC (Network Operation Center) location by the Regional Secretary of Southwest Maluku, Drs. Alfonsius Siamiloy, M.Si in Patti Village. Read more



Palapa Ring Opens Telecommunications Access to Remote Areas of the Republic of Indonesia

Rote Ndao, NTT | March 10, 2020
Palapa Ring is a national fiber optic network that reaches 34 provinces, 440 cities/regencies, and Rote Ndao Regency, located at the southernmost tip of Indonesia. Read more

BAKTI President Director: Palapa Ring Unlocks Digital Economic Potential in 3T Regions

Jakarta, | March 10, 2020
BAKTI President Director Anang Latif believes the Palapa Ring Project can unlock digital economic potential for the Frontier, Outermost, and Disadvantaged (3T) regions in Indonesia. Read more

Minister of Communication and Information Technology Urges Public to Use the Internet Productively

Waingapu, NTT | March 10, 2020
Minister of Communication and Information Technology Johnny Gerard Plate urged the public to use the internet for productive activities, including digital-based economic activities. Read more



Palapa Ring, Facilitating Operator Penetration for Fast Internet

- | November 2020
The Palapa Ring network makes it easier for telecommunications operators to establish high-speed 4G-class internet services in remote areas. Read more

Palapa Ring Completed, Internet Tariffs Across Indonesia Can Be at One Price

Nunukan | September 3, 2019
The completion of the East Palapa Ring can encourage cheaper telecommunications rates for users in Eastern Indonesia, said Rudiantara in Nunukan. Read more

Teleteaching Test via the Palapa Ring Network in Timika, Papua

Timika | April 30, 2019
Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rudiantara tested the use of the Palapa Ring fiber optic cable network for educational needs at Pomako Elementary School, Timika, Papua. Read more



Rudiantara Inspects Palapa Ring in Papua, Outlines Challenges

Jayawijaya | April 30, 2019
Minister of Communication and Informatics Rudiantara inspects the construction progress of the East Palapa Ring project in Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Province, Tuesday (April 30, 2019). Read more

Rudiantara, Minister of Communications and Informatics Will Add BTS in Mamberamo Raya

Mamberamo Raya | July 20, 2018
Minister of Communication and Informatics Rudiantara, BAKTI President Director Anang Latif, and the Head of Sikari Village discuss cellular telecommunications access at the BAKTI Mamberamo Raya BTS. Read more

Freeing Eastern Indonesians from the Internet with Palapa Ring & Satellite

Rote Ndao | June 22, 2018
"...Indonesia has been independent for decades. But only now is the government undertaking large-scale development..." said Rudiantara in Rote Ndao Regency. Read more



The Struggle to Lay Cables for the East Palapa Ring Project in Papua

Bintuni Bay | May 14, 2018
The process of laying HDPE sheaths for the East Palapa Ring fiber optic cable using a Vermeer machine on the route between Bintuni Bay and Manokwari Read more

Eastern Indonesia Palapa Ring Optical Cable Officially Launched

Papua | May 11, 2018
The initial deployment of the Palapa Ring eastern package submarine cable project has officially begun, connecting cities and regencies in eastern Indonesia. Read more

Syndicated Loan from BNI and Four Banks to Finance the Palapa Ring East Package Project for IDR 4 Trillion

Jakarta | March 27, 2017
PT BNI (Persero) Tbk and four other banks have distributed a syndicated loan worth more than IDR 4 trillion to finance the development of the Palapa Ring East Package Project. Read more



Socialization of the Palapa Ring East Package Project in Jayapura and Manokwari

Papua | February 23, 2017
The Palapa Ring Project is the construction of a national broadband telecommunications system fiber optic network connecting all districts/cities in Indonesia. Read more

Signing of the East Palapa Ring Project at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta

September 29, 2016
PT. Palapa Timur Telematika (PTT) signed the East Palapa Ring project at the State Palace, witnessed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Read more

President Witnesses Signing of Palapa Ring Cooperation Agreement

Jakarta | September 29, 2016
The signing of the Cooperation Agreement for the Palapa Ring East Package Project between the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and PT Palapa Timur Telematika was witnessed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia. Read more