Internet Connection At PON XX Papua 2021 Guaranteed Anti-Slow, Telkom Claims To Prepare World-Class Infrastructure

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JAKARTA - PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk is preparing world-class infrastructure to support the XX Papua PON event which will take place in October 2021.

"We are holding a redundancy network rehearsal test to ensure the resilience, readiness, and security of the network and telecommunications systems used during the PON XX Papua 2021 event. After going through multiple tests in the last three months, we can confirm the PON XX telecommunications network Papua 2021 is ready to be used to meet the needs of the entire contingent and the community," said Director of Network & IT Solution Telkom Indonesia Herlan Wijanarko in a written statement, quoted from Antara, Monday, September 6.

He said Telkom had created a 99.99 percent backup system to support smooth connectivity during the XX Papua PON 2021 on October 2-15 2021.

Preparations for the XX National Sports Week (PON) in Papua have begun. As one of the companies that supports the provision of telecommunications infrastructure and services in the implementation of PON XX Papua 2021, Telkom also makes preparations to ensure smooth communication and internet connectivity during the event.

Telkom has been preparing for the implementation of the XX Papua PON 2021 since a few months ago. Various forms of preparation have been carried out, including network tests (rehearsal tests) and infrastructure checks that will be used as the backbone of communication during PON XX Papua 2021.

The network tests were carried out on backbone infrastructure, access networks and services for both Telkom and Telkomsel, including the Sulawesi-Maluku-Papua Cable System (SMPCS) in the form of submarine cables, satellites, IP radio, and cyber security attack (DDoS protection).

In order for communication network security during PON XX Papua 2021 to be effective, Telkom has formed a task force consisting of more than 900 people consisting of special technicians, in addition to the support of regular technicians and experts in Papua and other areas in Indonesia.

The hundreds of personnel are on duty every day in 49 venues from the four regencies/cities where the event is held, namely Jayapura City, Jayapura Regency, Mimika Regency, and Merauke Regency.

In addition to ensuring network security and readiness in the four regencies/cities that will host the XX Papua PON 2021, the Telkom Task Force is also tasked with mitigating risks in the Sulawesi-Maluku-Papua Cable System (SMPCS) which includes the East Palapa Ring network, satellites, radio towers, and submarine cables.

In addition to preparing the communication network infrastructure, Telkom also provides a wireless internet access point (WiFi) to support smooth internet connectivity during the 2021 PON XX Papua. Telkom has prepared 891 WiFi points spread throughout the XX Papua 2021 PON competition arena, public spaces, and can be accessed by the public for free. Hundreds of WiFi points provided by Telkom have a bandwidth capacity of more than 100 Gbps.

"We have prepared a variety of digital telecommunication services to ensure the smooth implementation of PON XX Papua 2021. The services we provide include mobile telecommunication services through Telkomsel, the provision of private internet networks for security and information system needs, as well as wireless internet services through hundreds of WiFi points. in various places," said Director of Enterprise & Business Service Telkom Edi Witjara.

According to Edi, Telkom has also prepared a backup network via Satellite, IP Long Haul Radio, and a Sea Cable Communication System (SKKL) specifically leased via the Papua-New Guinea & American Guam Network (IPLC) as a backup for the existing network.