Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

Bandar Lampung: A Gateway to Southern Sumatra

Bandar Lampung, located at the southern tip of Sumatra, serves as a key landing point for the JaSuKa submarine cable. While it hosts only one cable, Bandar Lampung plays an important role in connecting the southern region of Sumatra to Indonesia’s broader telecommunications network. The JaSuKa cable, operational since 2006, is a domestic cable linking Bandar Lampung to six other landing points across the country: Batam, Dumai, Jakarta, Pontianak, Tanjung Pakis, and Tanjung Pandan. This cable does not extend internationally, emphasizing its role in strengthening regional connectivity within Indonesia.

Positioning Bandar Lampung in Indonesia’s Cable Landscape

Indonesia is home to 70 submarine cables spread across 139 landing points, with an average cable length of 2,797 kilometers. Bandar Lampung, with its single cable, ranks in the top 62% of landing points by cable count. Compared to regional peers such as Batam (20 cables) and Jakarta (10 cables), Bandar Lampung’s connectivity is modest. However, its location at the southern tip of Sumatra makes it a strategic node for connecting this part of the island to the rest of the country. The JaSuKa cable’s chain structure ensures that Bandar Lampung is linked to major hubs like Jakarta and Batam, which are critical for routing data to other parts of Indonesia. While Bandar Lampung itself is not a major hub, its connection to larger nodes ensures that the city remains integrated into the national network.

Latency Insights: Reliable Connectivity

GeoCables’ latency measurements provide a unique perspective on the performance of the JaSuKa cable at Bandar Lampung. Across 28 completed checks from 12 source cities, the average round-trip latency is 182 milliseconds, with the best observed latency at an impressive 5 milliseconds. These figures suggest that the cable delivers reliable and responsive connectivity, enabling Bandar Lampung to maintain smooth communication with other regions.

A City with Historical and Geographic Significance

Beyond its role in telecommunications, Bandar Lampung is the capital and largest city of the Lampung province. Historically known as Tanjungkarang-Telukbetung, the city was renamed in 1983 after the unification of two major settlements. Its location at the southern tip of Sumatra makes it a natural gateway to the island, both geographically and digitally. The presence of the JaSuKa cable ensures that Bandar Lampung remains connected to Indonesia’s broader network, supporting the city’s growth and integration into the country’s infrastructure. While it may not boast the cable density of larger hubs, Bandar Lampung’s strategic position and reliable connectivity make it an essential link in Indonesia’s telecommunications chain.