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Internet in Malang: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Malang?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Student cafés in Dinoyo and the center have decent wifi and are used to laptop workers.

Getting online in Malang

Details
Home fibreFibre from IndiHome and local providers in most apartments and kos rooms; about 250,000–500,000 IDR a month.
Cafés and coworkingStudent cafés in Dinoyo and the center have decent wifi and are used to laptop workers.
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 Malang

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 Malang?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Student cafés in Dinoyo and the center have decent wifi and are used to laptop workers.

Which SIM card should I get in Malang?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.