Is the internet good in Nusa Penida?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Patchy in cafés; rely on mobile data and download offline maps.
Getting online in Nusa Penida
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few long-term rentals; guesthouses use ADSL or Starlink, speeds are patchy. |
| Cafés and coworking | Patchy in cafés; rely on mobile data and download offline maps. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts |
| 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 Nusa Penida
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 Nusa Penida?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Patchy in cafés; rely on mobile data and download offline maps.
Which SIM card should I get in Nusa Penida?
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
- Wonderful Indonesia (Ministry of Tourism)
- BIMC Hospital
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 Spotted something out of date?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.