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Internet in Bukit Lawang: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Bukit Lawang?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and unreliable; Telkomsel 4G works in the village but drops on the trails.

Getting online in Bukit Lawang

Details
Home fibreNo real long-term rentals; guesthouses have patchy wifi, if any.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi is slow and unreliable; Telkomsel 4G works in the village but drops on the trails.
OutagesFrequent power and signal cuts
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 Bukit Lawang

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 Bukit Lawang?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and unreliable; Telkomsel 4G works in the village but drops on the trails.

Which SIM card should I get in Bukit Lawang?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.