Seax
SEAX is a Singapore-based wholesale connectivity provider operating the proprietary SEAX-1 submarine cable and terrestrial fiber network across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and (post-ITEL) Thailand. It sells high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure and cable landing station services to data centers, ISPs, carriers, OTTs, and hyperscalers on long-term recurring contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Seax does
SEAX (legal name: Super Sea Cable Networks Pte. Ltd.), founded in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, is a privately funded wholesale connectivity provider serving Southeast Asia. The company operates a vertically integrated infrastructure platform anchored by the proprietary SEAX-1 submarine cable system, which directly connects Singapore, Mersing (Malaysia), and Batam (Indonesia) to form a tri-point subsea network across the SIJORI economic corridor. SEAX supplements this subsea backbone with terrestrial fiber, cable landing station services, managed dark fiber, international private leased circuits (IPLC), carrier-neutral colocation in Batam, dedicated internet access (DIA), on-demand remote hand support, and tailored network solutions — all delivered through Points of Presence at major regional data centers including AIMS (Kuala Lumpur), Global Switch (Singapore Tai Seng), MY01 (Cyberjaya), and Equinix SG1.
SEAX generates revenue predominantly through recurring subscription and lease contracts: long-term wholesale capacity sales, infrastructure leases (IRUs), dark fiber leases, and colocation rentals sold to data centers, ISPs, carriers, OTTs, and multinational enterprises. Pricing is quote-based and customized per customer; no public pricing tiers exist. The company holds full operational telecom licenses in Malaysia (MCMC NFP-I and NSP-I, with a 10-year renewal secured in September 2025), Singapore (IMDA FBO), and Indonesia — a regulatory footprint the company describes as geopolitically neutral across the three principal ASEAN markets.
The company sells primarily via direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by strategic partnerships and the AseanConnect.One alliance (covering 10,000+ km of network across seven regional operators). Named customers include hyperscalers (AWS, Google, Microsoft, Starlink), Tier-1 carriers (Telekom Malaysia, China Telecom, PCCW/HGC, CelcomDigi, True Corporation, TELIN, FPT Telecom), and content providers. SEAX is privately held by the family of Dato' Dr. Low Tuck Kwong, the Indonesian billionaire founder of Bayan Resources, with Group CEO Louis Teng (formerly of Telekom Malaysia) leading operations since 2018. In December 2025, SEAX acquired a major stake in Thai operator Interlink Telecom (ITEL), expanding its regulated footprint into Thailand.
Seax firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Seax
- Legal name
- Super Sea Cable Networks Pte. Ltd.
- Website
- https://seax.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SEAX is a Singapore-based wholesale connectivity provider operating the proprietary SEAX-1 submarine cable and terrestrial fiber network across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and (post-ITEL) Thailand. It sells high-capacity, low-latency infrastructure and cable landing station services to data centers, ISPs, carriers, OTTs, and hyperscalers on long-term recurring contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Seax industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Telecommunications Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Navigational Services to Shipping (48833), Water Transportation (483)
- SIC
- Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cable Route Engineering, Permitting & Marine Survey (Seabed/Environmental) (HDAIALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)
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Where Seax is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
Seax business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Wholesale Connectivity Services: Provides high-capacity, low-latency connectivity infrastructure and services to data centers, ISPs, carriers, and enterprises on a wholesale basis. Revenue is generated through dedicated bandwidth contracts, leased circuits, and network access fees.
- Submarine and Terrestrial Cable Systems: Provides submarine and terrestrial cable infrastructure ownership and operation, generating revenue from long-term infrastructure leases and capacity sales to wholesale customers.
- Data Center Co-Location Services: Secure, carrier-neutral data center space in Batam with flexible power, connectivity, and remote support. Revenue from colocation space rental and managed services.
- Managed Dark Fiber Services: Dedicated fiber connectivity with full monitoring, maintenance, and SLAs for reliable high-capacity transport. Revenue from long-term fiber lease agreements.
- Dedicated Internet Access (DIA): Symmetrical, uncontended internet connectivity with guaranteed bandwidth and low latency for business-critical applications.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Seax product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SEAX provides wholesale connectivity services across Southeast Asia through its proprietary SEAX-1 submarine cable system, terrestrial fiber backbone, cable landing stations, managed dark fiber, International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC), dedicated internet access, and carrier-neutral data center colocation in Batam. Offerings are sold on recurring contracts to data centers, ISPs, carriers, OTTs, and multinational enterprises across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
Product overview
SEAX is a wholesale connectivity solutions platform providing a unified portfolio of submarine and terrestrial fiber infrastructure services across Southeast Asia. The core offerings include SEAX-1 (submarine cable system connecting Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia), High Capacity Terrestrial Fiber, International Private Leased Circuits, Cable Landing Station Services, Managed Dark Fiber Services, Scalable Co-Location Services in Batam, On-Demand Remote Hand Support, Tailored Network Solutions, and Dedicated Internet Access. These products work together as an integrated end-to-end regional connectivity platform, enabling data centers, ISPs, and enterprises to access seamless point-to-point and PoP-to-PoP connectivity across ASEAN markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- SEAX-1 Submarine Cable System High-capacity subsea infrastructure directly connecting Singapore, Mersing (Malaysia), and Batam (Indonesia), forming a robust tri-point network across key Southeast Asian landing stations for low-latency cross-border data transmission.
- High Capacity Terrestrial Fiber Robust terrestrial fiber infrastructure delivering scalable, low-latency connectivity between key regional hubs across Southeast Asia, integrated with SEAX's subsea networks for cross-border connectivity.
- International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC) Dedicated point-to-point bandwidth delivered over SEAX's subsea and terrestrial networks, providing secure, high-performance cross-border connectivity for enterprise customers.
- Cable Landing Station Services End-to-end CLS solutions including landing facilities, land lease, backhaul access, and remote support for seamless cable system integration across Southeast Asian landing points.
- Managed Dark Fiber Services Dedicated fiber connectivity with complete monitoring, maintenance, and SLAs to provide reliable high-capacity transport for wholesale customers.
- Scalable Co-Location Services Secure, carrier-neutral data center space in Batam with flexible power, connectivity, and remote support designed to meet evolving infrastructure needs of carriers and enterprises.
- Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) Symmetrical, uncontended internet connectivity with guaranteed bandwidth and low latency, designed for business-critical enterprise applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- ASEAN digital economy projected to grow at nearly 20% CAGR, driving robust demand for reliable fibre connectivity and cross-border data solutions
Companies that use Seax
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Seax technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Seax partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Interlink Telecom (ITEL)coreSEAX Global acquired major stake in Interlink Telecom Public Company Limited (ITEL), Thai fixed network telecommunications provider. Acquisition integrates ITEL's nationwide fiber network and telecommunications licences with SEAX's regional networks, expanding presence to Thailand. ITEL continues managing operations within Thailand as SEAX subsidiary.
- NeutraDC SingaporecoreSEAX signed MoU with NeutraDC Singapore (subsidiary of PT Telkom Data Ekosistem under PT Telkom Indonesia) to strengthen cross-border digital connectivity. SEAX expands network connecting Singapore, Batam, and Malaysia while NeutraDC provides infrastructure support. Network connects to NeutraDC Nxera Batam hyperscale data center. Partnership enables faster, more reliable connectivity to power the region's digital ecosystem.
- Global Switch SingaporecoreSEAX Global signed long-term lease for dedicated private suite at Global Switch Singapore Tai Seng data center. Tai Seng serves as critical hub for SEAX-1 submarine cable system connecting Singapore, Mersing (Malaysia), and Batam (Indonesia). Partnership supports customers' growing capacity demands and strengthens connectivity across Southeast Asia.
- EDOTCO MalaysiacoreSEAX Malaysia and EDOTCO Malaysia signed MoU to collaborate on developing fibre optic infrastructure and edge computing solutions across Malaysia. Collaboration focuses on building cost-effective fibre infrastructure, enhancing EDOTCO sites with edge data centres, and delivering scalable high-speed connections linking edge locations to SEAX's regional hubs.
- BATIC (Bali Annual Telecom International Conference)minorSEAX Global announced bronze partnership in BATIC 2023 held at Bali International Convention Center. Partnership supported Indonesian and global partners, enabling engagement with regional partners and potential future partners at key regional telecom event.
- XyntaccoreSEAX and Xyntac (Global unit of Sri Lanka Telecom) announced strategic partnership to enhance connectivity between Western markets and Southeast Asia. Partnership integrates SEAX's submarine cable systems and data center assets with Xyntac's network infrastructure across North America and Europe, creating comprehensive telecommunications network bridging regions.
- AseanConnect.One AlliancecoreSEAX is founding member of AseanConnect.One alliance with TELIN, APT Satellite, FPT International Telecom, Interlink Telecom, Neocom ISP, and NTC Asia. Alliance spans 10,000+ km of network from Hong Kong to Indonesia, offering streamlined one-stop shopping, single-end billing, unified operational processes, and enhanced service quality for carriers and OTTs across ASEAN.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Seax competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Singtel: Singapore incumbent telecom with one of Asia's largest subsea cable portfolios (ASEAN Cable, APCN, SEA-ME-WE series). Competes with SEAX for wholesale capacity on Singapore-anchored subsea routes and cross-border enterprise connectivity in the same SIJORI corridor.
- Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TELIN): Wholesale international arm of Telkom Indonesia and co-founding member of the AseanConnect.One alliance alongside SEAX. Operates subsea cables landing in Batam and competes directly for Indonesia-Singapore cross-border wholesale business.
- NTT Communications (NTT Ltd): Japanese global telecom and one of the world's largest subsea cable operators (JUPITER, ASE, Pacific Crossing). Provides wholesale and enterprise connectivity across Southeast Asia, directly competing for hyperscaler and carrier customers in SEAX's corridor.
- Telekom Malaysia (TM): Malaysian incumbent with extensive subsea cable infrastructure including the ASEAN Cable system and Mersing landing. Both a customer/partner and a competitor to SEAX on Malaysia-Singapore and Malaysia-Indonesia wholesale routes.
- HGC Global Communications: Hong Kong-based wholesale carrier and international subsidiary of I Squared Capital. Operates subsea capacity into Southeast Asia and is both a listed customer of SEAX and a competitor for international wholesale bandwidth into Hong Kong.
- PCCW Global: Hong Kong-based international wholesale carrier owned by PCCW. Operates subsea cable capacity connecting Hong Kong to Singapore and across ASEAN, competing with SEAX for carrier and OTT traffic on intra-Asia routes.
- China Telecom Global: International wholesale arm of China Telecom with subsea cable assets connecting mainland China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Listed customer of SEAX and a competitor on China-ASEAN wholesale routes.
- FPT International Telecom: Vietnamese telecom and AseanConnect.One alliance co-founding member. Operates subsea capacity out of Vietnam and partners/competes with SEAX for ASEAN regional wholesale connectivity.
Broad incumbents
- PLDT: Philippines incumbent telecom with international subsea cable investments and wholesale operations across Southeast Asia. Competes for regional carrier and hyperscaler traffic through its ICT and international divisions.
Regional players
- True Corporation: Major Thai telecom operator and listed customer of SEAX. Operates subsea and terrestrial capacity within Thailand; as SEAX now owns ITEL, True becomes both a customer and a competitor for in-country Thai enterprise connectivity.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Seax social profiles
Digital presenceSeax compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Seax financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Seax leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Seax subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Seax funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Seax M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Seax
What does Seax do?
SEAX provides wholesale connectivity services across Southeast Asia through its proprietary SEAX-1 submarine cable system, terrestrial fiber backbone, cable landing stations, managed dark fiber, International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC), dedicated internet access, and carrier-neutral data center colocation in Batam. Offerings are sold on recurring contracts to data centers, ISPs, carriers, OTTs, and multinational enterprises across Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
Is Seax a public or private company?
Seax is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Seax founded?
Seax was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Seax based?
Seax is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does Seax make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Connectivity Services are the primary driver. The others are submarine and Terrestrial Cable Systems, data Center Co-Location Services, managed Dark Fiber Services and dedicated Internet Access (DIA).
Who are Seax's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Singtel, Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (TELIN), NTT Communications (NTT Ltd), Telekom Malaysia (TM), HGC Global Communications, PCCW Global, China Telecom Global and FPT International Telecom. PLDT is listed as a broad incumbent. True Corporation is listed as a regional player.
Does Seax have an API?
No public API is recorded for Seax.
What industry is Seax in?
Seax's product category is Wholesale Telecommunications Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIALAK, Cable Route Engineering, Permitting & Marine Survey (Seabed/Environmental), with a secondary code of TLACABAL, Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls). Its NAICS code is 488330 and its SIC code is 4412.