Region in East Java, Indonesia
Internet in Mount Bromo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mount Bromo?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse wifi is slow or patchy; Telkomsel 4G works in Cemoro Lawang but drops on the sand sea.
Getting online in Mount Bromo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few homes have fibre; rentals are not a thing here and guesthouses rely on shared connections. |
| Cafés and coworking | Guesthouse wifi is slow or patchy; Telkomsel 4G works in Cemoro Lawang but drops on the sand sea. |
| Outages | Frequent short power and signal cuts in cold, rainy weather |
| 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 | Rp100,000–200,000 ($5.6–11.2) |
| Blocked services | Reddit and adult sites are blocked; many people use VPNs. |
Coworking in Mount Bromo
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 Mount Bromo?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse wifi is slow or patchy; Telkomsel 4G works in Cemoro Lawang but drops on the sand sea.
Which SIM card should I get in Mount Bromo?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Indonesia
- Telkomsel
- XL
- Indosat IM3
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- KAI (Indonesian railways)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.