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Internet in Bandung: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Bandung?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Dago and Riau cafés are built for laptop workers; wifi is usually fine, though power cuts happen in storms.

Getting online in Bandung

Details
Home fibreFibre from IndiHome (Telkom), Biznet and MyRepublic in most apartments; about 300,000–600,000 IDR a month.
Cafés and coworkingDago and Riau cafés are built for laptop workers; wifi is usually fine, though power cuts happen in storms.
OutagesBrief outages in heavy rain
Tourist SIMAirport counters sell tourist SIMs at a mark-up; city outlets are cheaper. Passport needed for registration. Telkomsel has the widest coverage.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersTelkomsel, XL, Indosat IM3
Monthly data planRp100,000–200,000 ($5.6–11.2)
Blocked servicesReddit and adult sites are blocked; many people use VPNs.

Coworking in Bandung

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Bandung?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Dago and Riau cafés are built for laptop workers; wifi is usually fine, though power cuts happen in storms.

Which SIM card should I get in Bandung?

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.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.