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Internet in Ubud: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
51 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Ubud?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good in Central Ubud cafés and coworking; rice-field villas can have slow or patchy wifi.

Getting online in Ubud

Details
Home fibreFibre from IndiHome and Biznet in many villas, but not all lanes; ask the landlord, about 400,000–800,000 IDR a month.
Cafés and coworkingGood in Central Ubud cafés and coworking; rice-field villas can have slow or patchy wifi.
OutagesPower and wifi cuts in heavy rain
Tourist SIMAirport counters sell tourist SIMs at a mark-up; city outlets are cheaper. Passport needed for registration. Telkomsel has the widest coverage.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersTelkomsel, XL, Indosat IM3
Monthly data planRp100,000–250,000 ($5.6–14.0)
Blocked servicesReddit and adult sites are blocked; many people use VPNs.

Coworking spaces in Ubud

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

SpaceAreaDay pass
Outpost UbudPenestanan—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Ubud?

Median fixed broadband in Indonesia is 51 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good in Central Ubud cafés and coworking; rice-field villas can have slow or patchy wifi.

Which SIM card should I get in Ubud?

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.

Are there coworking spaces in Ubud?

Yes: Outpost Ubud.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.