Islands in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Internet in Gili Islands: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gili Islands?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés is OK on Trawangan and Air, patchy on Meno; mobile data is the backup.
Getting online in Gili Islands
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few long-term rentals; guesthouses and villas use fibre or Starlink, about 100–300 Mbps on Trawangan. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés is OK on Trawangan and Air, patchy on Meno; mobile data is the backup. |
| Outages | Power cuts are common |
| 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 in Gili Islands
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Gili Islands?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés is OK on Trawangan and Air, patchy on Meno; mobile data is the backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Gili Islands?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.