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Internet in Manado: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Manado?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and mall wifi is usually fine; dive resorts outside the city have slower connections.

Getting online in Manado

Details
Home fibreFibre from IndiHome in most apartments and newer houses; about 300,000–600,000 IDR a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and mall wifi is usually fine; dive resorts outside the city have slower connections.
OutagesOccasional power and signal cuts in storms
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 Manado

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 Manado?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and mall wifi is usually fine; dive resorts outside the city have slower connections.

Which SIM card should I get in Manado?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.