Internet in Bali: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Bali?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable in Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu cafés and coworking; power or wifi dips happen in storms.

Getting online in Bali

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Telkomsel IndiHome, Biznet and local ISPs in most villas; about 400,000–900,000 IDR a month, Starlink in remote spots.
Cafés and coworking	Reliable in Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu cafés and coworking; power or wifi dips happen in storms.
Outages	Short power cuts in rainy season
Tourist SIM	Airport counters sell tourist SIMs at a mark-up; city outlets are cheaper. Passport needed for registration. Telkomsel has the widest coverage.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Telkomsel, XL, Indosat IM3
Monthly data plan	Rp100,000–250,000 ($5.6–14.0)
Blocked services	Reddit and adult sites are blocked; many people use VPNs.

Coworking spaces in Bali

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
Dojo Bali	Canggu	—
Outpost	Ubud and Canggu	—
Biliq	Uluwatu and Canggu	—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Singapore	463 Mbps	164 Mbps
Vietnam	301 Mbps	220 Mbps
Thailand	299 Mbps	134 Mbps
Malaysia	179 Mbps	165 Mbps
Philippines	114 Mbps	66 Mbps
Brunei	86 Mbps	254 Mbps
Laos	60 Mbps	45 Mbps
Cambodia	55 Mbps	112 Mbps
Indonesia	51 Mbps	66 Mbps
Myanmar	25 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Bali?

Which SIM card should I get in Bali?

Airport counters sell tourist SIMs at a mark-up; city outlets are cheaper. Passport needed for registration. Telkomsel has the widest coverage.

Can I use an eSIM in Indonesia?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in Bali?

Yes: Dojo Bali, Outpost, Biliq.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.