Islands in Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Internet in Raja Ampat: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Raja Ampat?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is limited to a few resorts; expect no signal in many villages.
Getting online in Raja Ampat
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Almost no home fibre; hotels and resorts use Starlink or satellite, speeds vary. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is limited to a few resorts; expect no signal in many villages. |
| Outages | Power and signal 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 Raja Ampat
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 Raja Ampat?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is limited to a few resorts; expect no signal in many villages.
Which SIM card should I get in Raja Ampat?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.