Asia

Best eSIM for Indonesia & Bali

Indonesia has surprisingly strong eSIM coverage thanks to Telkomsel's dominance. Bali specifically is well-served — coverage in Ubud, Canggu and along the beaches is reliable. Outer islands and Komodo/Flores get patchier.

Updated October 17, 2026

At a glance

Budget pick: Talisim — $9.40 for 10 GB / 30 days on Telkomsel, XL and Indosat. The cheapest plans route through Hong Kong; the “Avoids Hong Kong IP” version is $15.22
Best general pick (esp. island-hopping Komodo, Gili, Java): Airalo — $21 on Telkomsel, Indosat and 3, plus Asialink
Telkomsel only: Nomad Indonesia — $19
For trips that mix outer islands and Bali: Dracotel lets you switch between Telkomsel (best on Komodo, Flores and the outer islands) and Indosat or 3 from your phone’s network settings
For digital nomads on patchy café and Airbnb Wi-Fi: Saily — Nord’s threat protection and ad blocker built in

Prices we checked

10 GB of data for 30 days, from each provider’s own website on 17 October 2026.

Provider	Price	Networks
Talisim	$9.40	Telkomsel, XL, Indosat
Nomad	$19.00	Telkomsel
Airalo	$21.00	3, Indosat, Telkomsel

Holafly sells unlimited data instead: $27.50 for 7 days or $51.50 for 15 days.

Network notes

Telkomsel has the deepest coverage including most outer islands. Indosat and XL are competitive in Bali and Java. On Komodo, Flores and remote Sumba, expect 3G or nothing — bring offline maps.

Practical connectivity tips

Install before landing. Denpasar airport Wi-Fi exists but is slow during peak arrival times.
Apps you’ll want online: GoJek and Grab (essential for rides and food), Google Maps, Maps.me for offline trails, Klook for activities, WhatsApp.
Scooter rentals are usually booked via Grab/GoJek or local WhatsApp — having data from the moment you land matters.
Ferries to Gili Islands and Nusa Penida often have no signal for the duration. Download what you need.
Bali coworking spaces have Wi-Fi but coffee shops vary; an eSIM with hotspot is a real productivity multiplier.

Watch out for

Surf spots and hill villages (Sidemen, parts of Munduk) can have weak signal. Don’t rely on Maps for navigation in remote areas.
Komodo National Park boats: often no signal for hours. Download guides and music.
Indonesian SIM registration laws apply to physical SIMs, not eSIMs — one reason eSIMs are particularly convenient here.

Recommended providers

Airalo

The supermarket of eSIMs: plans for almost everywhere, just rarely the cheapest thing on the shelf.

4.1 / 5

From: $4.50
Countries: 200+
Hotspot: Yes

Nomad

Like Airalo, but almost always a bit cheaper. Worth a look before you buy anything.

4.1 / 5

From: $3.50
Countries: 200+
Hotspot: Yes

Dracotel

One eSIM that stays on your phone between trips. It works like old-school pay-as-you-go, just in 200+ countries.

Something different

4.4 / 5

From: $1.00
Countries: 200+
Hotspot: Yes

Saily

From the NordVPN people, so naturally it blocks ads. The app's one of the nicest around.

4.0 / 5

From: $3.99
Countries: 200+
Hotspot: Yes

Talisim

Usually the cheapest plan we can find, and buying one takes less time than finding your passport.