Internet in Sanur: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Sanur?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good in Sanur cafés; no dedicated coworking, so many long-stayers work from home.

Getting online in Sanur

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre in most apartments and villas, 50–200 Mbps for about 400,000–800,000 IDR a month.
Cafés and coworking	Good in Sanur cafés; no dedicated coworking, so many long-stayers work from home.
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 Sanur

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Singapore	463 Mbps	164 Mbps
Vietnam	301 Mbps	220 Mbps
Thailand	299 Mbps	134 Mbps
Malaysia	179 Mbps	165 Mbps
Philippines	114 Mbps	66 Mbps
Brunei	86 Mbps	254 Mbps
Laos	60 Mbps	45 Mbps
Cambodia	55 Mbps	112 Mbps
Indonesia	51 Mbps	66 Mbps
Myanmar	25 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Sanur?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good in Sanur cafés; no dedicated coworking, so many long-stayers work from home.

Which SIM card should I get in Sanur?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.