Is the internet good in Seminyak?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable in cafés and beach clubs; coworking is mostly in nearby Canggu.
Getting online in Seminyak
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most villas and apartments, about 400,000–900,000 IDR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Reliable in cafés and beach clubs; coworking is mostly in nearby Canggu. |
| Outages | Short power cuts in storms |
| 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. |
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Seminyak?
Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable in cafés and beach clubs; coworking is mostly in nearby Canggu.
Which SIM card should I get in Seminyak?
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)
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.