Bali (Indonesia) eSIM providers at a glance

ProviderDataDurationPrice$/GBHotspot
Airalo Top pick1 – 20 GB7 – 30 days$4 – $22$1.10 – $4.00YesDetails →
Yesim Unlimited10 – 30 GB / Unl.7 – 30 days$16.80 – $56$1.12 – $1.68YesDetails →
Saily1 – 20 GB7 – 30 days$3.49 – $20$1.00 – $3.49YesDetails →
DrimsimPay-as-you-goNo expiry~$10.80/GB$10.80YesDetails →

Prices checked March 2026. Actual pricing may vary.

Detailed provider reviews for Bali (Indonesia)

✈️ Airalo

Recommended

Airalo uses Telkomsel, Indonesia's largest network, delivering the best coverage across Bali — including Ubud, Seminyak, Canggu, and most of the Gili Islands. Reliable and well-tested.

1 GB
$4.00 · 7 days
3 GB
$8.00 · 15 days
5 GB
$11.00 · 30 days
10 GB
$16.00 · 30 days
20 GB
$22.00 · 30 days

Pros

  • Telkomsel network — widest Bali coverage
  • Works on Gili Islands and Nusa Penida
  • Proven reliability
  • Hotspot included

Cons

  • Not the cheapest option
  • 1 GB plan runs out fast
  • Unlimited plans have 3 GB/day speed cap
  • Coverage can drop in remote jungle areas
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🇨🇭 Yesim

Unlimited + VPN

Yesim offers Bali data with unlimited plans from $22.80/7 days and prepaid packages starting at 10 GB/$16.80. Suits digital nomads in Canggu or Ubud who want unlimited data. Budget backpackers should consider Saily's lower entry price.

Unlimited
$22.80 · 7 days
10 GB
$16.80 · 30 days
20 GB
$25.20 · 30 days
30 GB
$33.60 · 30 days

Pros

  • Under $1/GB on larger plans
  • Great for month-long Bali stays
  • Clean app
  • Quick activation

Cons

  • Less known brand
  • Fewer reviews
  • Coverage clarity could improve
  • Possible throttling
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🔒 Saily

Privacy-focused

Saily offers solid Bali plans with NordVPN-level privacy. Good for nomads concerned about security on Bali's many open Wi-Fi networks.

1 GB
$3.49 · 7 days
3 GB
$6.99 · 30 days
5 GB
$10.99 · 30 days
20 GB
$19.99 · 30 days

Pros

  • Privacy features built in
  • Good pricing
  • Clean app
  • Ad blocker included

Cons

  • Newer provider
  • Unlimited plans have 3 GB/day speed cap
  • Activation window limit
  • Rural coverage may vary
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💳 Drimsim

Pay-as-you-go

Drimsim at ~$10.80/GB in Indonesia is on the pricier side but offers flexibility. Good if you're island-hopping across the archipelago.

Pay-as-you-go
~$10.80/GB in Indonesia
No expiry
Balance never expires

Pros

  • Pay for what you use
  • Works across Indonesia
  • eSIM + physical SIM
  • No expiry

Cons

  • More expensive than prepaid
  • No bulk deals
  • Setup less intuitive
  • Not cheapest option
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How much data do you need in Bali (Indonesia)?

Bali's Wi-Fi is hit-or-miss — great in Canggu coworking spaces, terrible in Ubud homestays. For a typical week: 3–5 GB covers maps, Grab, messaging, and social media. Digital nomads should budget 10+ GB or go unlimited.

Quick guide: Tourist week → 3–5 GB (Yesim 3 GB $3). Extended stay → Yesim unlimited or Airalo 20 GB.

Network coverage in Bali (Indonesia)

Telkomsel is the dominant network in Bali with the best coverage, followed by XL Axiata. Coverage is strong in Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Denpasar, and Kuta. The Gili Islands have improved but can still be spotty. Nusa Penida has basic 4G coverage along the main roads.

Note: If traveling beyond Bali to Java, Lombok, or Flores, Telkomsel-based eSIMs (Airalo) generally have the broadest coverage across the archipelago.

Tips for using an eSIM in Bali (Indonesia)

Install before you fly. Activate on landing at Ngurah Rai (DPS) airport. Immediate data for grabbing a Grab or GoJek ride.

Grab & GoJek are essential. These ride-hailing apps need data. Don't get stuck overpaying at the airport without them.

Offline maps for scooter trips. If you rent a scooter (most tourists do), download offline maps for Bali. Data can drop in the central highlands between Ubud and the north coast.

Heads up: Indonesia blocks some VPN connections. If privacy is a concern, Saily's built-in features may help, but dedicated VPNs may not work consistently.

Frequently asked questions

Airalo is the most reliable choice with Telkomsel coverage. Yesim is cheapest per GB and offers unlimited data for digital nomads.
Yes, though coverage is weaker than mainland Bali. Most providers have basic 4G on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. Expect slower speeds than Bali proper.
Tourist week: 3–5 GB. Digital nomad month: 10–20 GB or unlimited. Surfing, scootering, and cafe-hopping burns less data than you'd think if you use Wi-Fi at bases.
Yes — a Telkomsel tourist SIM at the airport costs 100–200K IDR ($6–12) for 15–30 GB. But it requires passport registration and the queue can be long after long flights. eSIMs skip the hassle.
Yes. Both work with data-only eSIMs. Register accounts with your home number before traveling.
eSIMs work fine. Indonesia does block some VPN services intermittently. Saily (with built-in NordVPN features) may offer better connectivity than standalone VPNs.
Airalo, Yesim, Saily, and Drimsim all allow full hotspot sharing.