Rice Terraces, Temples and 4G: Your Bali eSIM Guide

Tegallalang rice terraces and palm trees near Ubud, Bali

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Ordering a scooter taxi in Canggu, finding a beach on Lombok or booking a boat to the Gili Islands: with a BeachSIM eSIM for Indonesia you're online the moment you land in Bali, without roaming charges or queuing at an airport phone shop.

eSIM or SIM card for Bali?

  • Indonesia eSIM: arrives by email within minutes and is installed by scanning a QR code. The quickest option if your phone supports eSIM.
  • Indonesia SIM card: a 3-in-1 SIM card (standard, micro and nano) for any unlocked phone, shipped free worldwide. Some plans include a UK (+44) number: in Indonesia they work for data only, and calls and texts are included when you're in Europe.

Where it works

You get fast 4G LTE mobile data across Bali and in Lombok, the Gili Islands, Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Labuan Bajo, so one plan covers a classic Bali, Lombok and Gili trip. If one network isn't available, it automatically connects to another local network, and you can share your data with a hotspot.

Visitors watching a traditional performance at a Bali temple at sunset

How much data do you need in Bali?

  • 5GB, 15 days: a week or two of maps, ride-hailing, messaging and social media.
  • 10GB, 15 days: video calls home, photo uploads and music.
  • 15GB, 30 days: longer stays and island hopping.
  • 25GB, 30 days: digital nomads, remote working, streaming and sharing via hotspot.

How to get online in Bali

  1. Order your eSIM or SIM card before you travel.
  2. Install the eSIM straight away, ideally at home on Wi-Fi, or keep your SIM card ready for the flight.
  3. When you land in Denpasar, switch on the eSIM line (or insert the SIM card) and turn on data roaming for it in your phone settings. You're connected.

Bali eSIM: frequently asked questions

Does the eSIM also work on Lombok and the Gili Islands?

Yes. The Indonesia eSIM and SIM card work across Indonesia, including Bali, Lombok, the Gili Islands, Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Labuan Bajo.

Is there a special eSIM just for Bali?

Bali is part of Indonesia, so the Indonesia eSIM is the one you need. It covers Bali and the rest of the country on one plan.

Does my phone support eSIM?

Most recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Your phone must be unlocked. If your phone does not support eSIM, choose the Indonesia SIM card instead.

Can I top up or check my balance?

Yes. You can top up and check your balance and data usage anytime in the BeachSIM App.

Travelling on through Southeast Asia? Find your next eSIM in our Asia collection. Top up and check your balance anytime in the BeachSIM App.

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