eSIM for Bali and Indonesia

Networks and coverage

Telkomsel has the widest coverage in Indonesia and is the network travel eSIMs most often land on. Indosat and XL work well in built-up areas but thin out faster outside them.

Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur and Ubud have stable 4G. Northern Bali, the mountains around Munduk and the smaller Gili islands are patchier, and on Nusa Penida the signal disappears in places.

How much data do you need?

A two-week trip manages on 5 GB if you use hotel wifi for the heavy lifting. Bali is full of cafés with good connections, which helps.

Working remotely, as many do here, makes 20 GB or more the sensible starting point. Video calls use roughly 1 GB per hour.

Practicalities on arrival

Activate the line at Ngurah Rai airport and turn data off on your Swedish subscription before leaving the terminal.

Download maps of Ubud and the interior before heading out on a scooter. The roads between the rice fields are hard to navigate and that is exactly where coverage is weakest.

Common questions

Does it work on the Gili islands and Nusa Penida?

In the inhabited parts, yes, though less consistently than on Bali. Expect to lose the signal during the boat crossing.

When does validity start counting?

When the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination, not when you buy or install it. You can prepare well in advance without losing days.

Can I make calls with the eSIM?

No, it is data only. Call over WhatsApp, Messenger or FaceTime, or keep your Swedish number active for ordinary calls.