Is the internet good in Canggu?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés are built for laptop work; coworking spaces have fast fibre and backup power.
Getting online in Canggu
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most villas and apartments, 50–200 Mbps for about 400,000–900,000 IDR a month; Starlink as backup. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many cafés are built for laptop work; coworking spaces have fast fibre and backup power. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts in storms |
| 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 Canggu
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Dojo Bali | Batu Bolong | — |
| Outpost Canggu | Batu Bolong | — |
| Biliq | Canggu | — |
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Canggu?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés are built for laptop work; coworking spaces have fast fibre and backup power.
Which SIM card should I get in Canggu?
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 Canggu?
Yes: Dojo Bali, Outpost Canggu, Biliq.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Indonesia
- Telkomsel
- XL
- Indosat IM3
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- Dojo Bali
- Gojek Indonesia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.