Web infrastructure in Bekasi
Bekasi is a growing data center market in Indonesia, with 5 facilities supporting demand from Jakarta's overflow. The city hosts one internet exchange, DCI Indonesia DCI-IX, connecting 57 networks. Its proximity to the capital makes it a practical choice for latency-sensitive and colocation workloads.
Bekasi as an internet hub
Key operators include PT. Infotama Lintas Global, PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk, Graha Teknologi Nusantara, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC), and DCI Indonesia. Each operates one facility in the city. DCI Indonesia also runs the local IXP, which is a key hub for network interconnection.
Bekasi offers lower real estate and power costs compared to central Jakarta. Enterprises and carriers buy hosting here for disaster recovery, content delivery, and primary colocation. The city's connectivity relies on fiber links to Jakarta, giving access to the country's core internet backbone.
Key facts
- Bekasi has 5 data centers operated by 5 different providers.
- DCI Indonesia DCI-IX is the only internet exchange in Bekasi.
- DCI-IX connects 57 networks in the city.
- ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) runs 1 facility in Bekasi.
- PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera Tbk operates 1 data center in Bekasi.