Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia

What Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia does

PT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia (PT LTI) is an Indonesian state-owned infrastructure operator designated as a Badan Usaha Pelaksana (BUP) — an executing business entity — by the government to build, own, operate, and ultimately transfer (BOOT) the Palapa Ring Tengah fiber optic backbone under a Government and Business Entity Cooperation (KPBU) scheme. The company is a subsidiary of PT Len Industri (Persero), which sits within the DEFEND ID defense industry holding, giving it sovereign-backed institutional support and alignment with national digital sovereignty objectives. Its single core service is operating fiber optic infrastructure spanning 3,143.66 km (1,320.15 km terrestrial plus 1,823.51 km submarine) across 17 service cities and 10 interconnection points in Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Maluku Utara, using DWDM technology with capacity up to 100 Gbps per project.

The company serves Indonesian government counterparties at the national level — primarily Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (Komdigi) — and at the provincial and regional level, including Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara, Pemerintah Provinsi Maluku Utara, and Pemda Pulau Morotai. The network has been operational since December 21, 2018, as a National Strategic Project (Proyek Strategis Nasional), and was further extended from Sofifi to Ternate in 2019. The company's competitive position rests on its formal BUP designation, its physical submarine cable footprint across remote 3T (tertinggal, terdepan, terluar) territories, and its parent company's defense-industry backing. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.

Commercially, PT LTI's revenue model is built around the long-duration government concession rather than open-market product sales. There is no publicly disclosed pricing and no retail or SMB channel; distribution is exclusively direct engagement with government and state-owned enterprise counterparties, with early signals of potential commercial collaboration following the January 2026 strategic meeting with PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. Leadership comprises CEO Ganda Yudha Asparaini and Director of Business and Operations Dirgantara Putra, supported by a small management team including a Corporate Secretary and regional coordinators. Headcount is not disclosed, and there are no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity, consistent with the company's role as a sovereign-aligned single-asset concession operator.

Name

Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia

Legal name

PT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia

Website

https://len-telko.co.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia is a state-owned Indonesian telecom infrastructure operator designated as the executing entity for the Palapa Ring Tengah national fiber optic backbone, serving government counterparties across Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Maluku Utara under a BOOT concession.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Backhaul & Middle Mile Transport (cell site backhaul, aggregation) (HDAIAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Corridors & International Terrestrial Gateways (HDAIALAH)

Keywords

• Fiber optic networks
• Telecom backbone infrastructure
• Submarine cable systems
• Government connectivity projects
• National telecommunications networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Infrastructure Projects: Revenue is generated through the Palapa Ring Tengah project as a government-assigned executor (Badan Usaha Pelaksana/BUP). The project operates under a Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) model through a KPBU (Government and Business Entity Cooperation) scheme. The company builds, owns, operates, and eventually transfers the infrastructure to the government.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia operates the Palapa Ring Tengah fiber optic backbone network under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) cooperation model as a government-assigned Badan Usaha Pelaksana (BUP). The 3,143.66 km network uses DWDM technology capable of 100 Gbps capacity and connects 17 service cities with 10 interconnection points across Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Maluku Utara. The infrastructure delivers telecommunications backbone connectivity to underserved 3T (tertinggal, terdepan, terluar) regions of eastern Indonesia.

Product overview

PT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia (LTI) operates as a Badia Usaha Pelaksana (Implementing Business Entity) under PT Len Industri (Persero), managing the Palapa Ring Tengah fiber optic network as its primary and sole infrastructure service offering. The network is a National Strategic Project (Proyek Strategis Nasional) utilizing DWDM technology to provide telecommunications backbone connectivity across eastern Indonesia, covering Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Maluku Utara regions with 27 service and interconnection points. LTI functions as infrastructure operator rather than a multi-product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palapa Ring Tengah Fiber Optic Backbone Network Operated fiber optic backbone network covering 3,143.66 km (1,320.15 km land cable and 1,823.51 km submarine cable) using DWDM technology with capacity up to 100 Gbps per project, serving 17 service cities and 10 interconnection points across Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Maluku Utara. Operated under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) cooperation model as a National Strategic Project, delivered to the Indonesian government and telecommunications operators to provide backbone connectivity in 3T (tertinggal, terdepan, terluar) regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,143.66 km of operational fiber optic network spanning 17 service cities and 10 interconnection points
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) TbkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Strategic collaboration discussion between PT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia and PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk to strengthen business synergy and support the development of national telecommunications ecosystem. Meeting held at Telkom Landmark Tower, Jakarta on January 8, 2026, attended by both companies' leadership including LTI Director Ganda Yudha Asparaini and Telkom Director Utama Dian Siswarini.
• PT Len Industri (Persero)coreOthersPT Len Telekomunikasi Indonesia is a subsidiary (anak usaha) of PT Len Industri (Persero), which is part of the DEFEND ID defense industry holding. PT Len Industri serves as the parent company providing institutional oversight and strategic direction.
• Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital Republik Indonesia (Komdigi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKomdigi (formerly Kominfo) is the assigning ministry that oversees the Palapa Ring project. LTI operates as the assigned executor (BUP) for Palapa Ring Tengah under Komdigi's direction, implementing National Strategic Project for telecommunications infrastructure development.
• ESGSolusiminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional training provider engaged to conduct risk management training based on ISO 31000:2018 standards for LTI's risk management personnel (Line-1 Risk Owners). Training conducted November 25-26, 2025 with 20 participants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PT Iforte Solusi Infi (Iforte): Indonesian fiber infrastructure and tower company (part of the Protechmitra group) that builds and leases fiber and tower capacity to carriers. Directly comparable business model to LTI's wholesale fiber concession — asset-heavy B2B infrastructure leasing for Indonesian telecom operators.
• PT Lintas Data Prima (LDP / Ketrosden): Indonesia-based fiber backbone and managed network services provider offering wholesale capacity, IP transit, and dark fiber to operators. Closely comparable as a specialist long-haul fiber carrier serving domestic carrier/wholesale demand in Indonesia.
• PT Indonesia Comnets Plus (ICON+): Subsidiary of PT PLN (state electricity utility) that operates fiber optic networks along Indonesia's power transmission corridors and serves both government and carrier customers. Highly comparable to LTI in operating government-assigned fiber backbone using utility-style business models and B2G contracting.
• Biznet Networks: Indonesian fixed-line and fiber operator providing wholesale backbone, metro fiber, and enterprise connectivity across Java, Bali, Sumatra and other islands. Comparable as a competing fiber backbone wholesale provider whose network serves similar ISP and corporate customers.
• PT Infrastruktur Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom Infra): Telkom Group subsidiary that owns and operates fiber, ducts, towers, and backbone infrastructure across Indonesia. Closest direct functional peer to LTI as a specialized fiber infrastructure operator within a state-owned telecom ecosystem, though its geographic focus and customer mix differ.
• Mora Telematika Indonesia (Moratel): Independent Indonesian fiber optic network operator that builds and operates wholesale backbone infrastructure and provides B2B connectivity to carriers and enterprises. Mirrors LTI's model of operating long-haul and metro fiber for carrier/wholesale customers with similar pricing constraints from dominant incumbents.

Regional players

• PT Surya Internusa Rotan (ROTAN): Indonesian fiber and tower operator focused on Kalimantan and Sumatra. Comparable as a fiber wholesale operator serving similar B2B and government customers in overlapping regional markets, albeit with a more limited geographic footprint than LTI.

Broad incumbents

• XL Axiata: Major Indonesian mobile operator with growing fixed broadband and fiber needs. Comparable as a wholesale demand counterparty for LTI's backbone capacity in Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Maluku Utara through roaming/transport agreements and B2B fiber leases.
• PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk: Indonesia's largest state-owned telecom carrier and the dominant wholesale/long-distance fiber backbone operator nationally. Directly comparable as the largest buyer and potential rival for capacity on LTI's Palapa Ring Tengah network; the two companies held strategic collaboration discussions in January 2026.
• Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison: Second-largest mobile operator in Indonesia and a major buyer of long-haul backbone capacity. Comparable as a wholesale customer / occasional competitor for fiber capacity in eastern Indonesia and a natural counterparty for any carrier-services capacity deal from LTI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lentelko
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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