FairSIM eSIM for Indonesia
In Bali your phone is your scooter. Gojek and Grab bring a driver in three minutes, the Love Bali levy is paid by QR before you reach immigration, and the fast boat to Nusa Penida is booked in a chat. Ubud cafés have Wi-Fi; the rice-terrace road between them does not.
A FairSIM eSIM for Indonesia connects to Telkomsel or Indosat at the wholesale rate. Install it at home, switch it on at Ngurah Rai or Soekarno-Hatta, and skip both the SIM counter and the IMEI registration desk.
That desk is Indonesia's quirk. A foreign phone on an Indonesian SIM needs its IMEI registered, either with customs on arrival or, for stays under 90 days, at an operator office with your passport. A roaming travel eSIM is treated like international roaming, so the rule does not apply.
- CarriersOoredoo, Telkomsel, Tri Indonesia
- CompatibilityCheck if eSIM is available on your phone
- No days lostPurchase now, data will start when you arrive
Indonesia eSIM plans
Plan starts: On first data use
Coverage in Indonesia
- 4G LTE5G
Telkomsel
The largest network, covering about 98% of the population and the only one worth having on Nusa Penida, Lombok, the Gilis and around Komodo. Fastest 5G in Opensignal's 2025 tests. The main travel eSIM host.
- 4G LTE5G
Indosat (IM3 and Tri)
Second network, strong in Jakarta, Java and South Bali with the best value at home. A common second host for travel eSIMs.
4G nationwide, 5G in pockets of Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and a few other cities
Typical speed: About 49 Mbps median download nationally (Ookla, October 2025), the slowest of the big Southeast Asian destinations but ample for maps, Gojek and video calls.
Excellent in Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud and Uluwatu, good in Yogyakarta, Jakarta and Labuan Bajo town. Patchy on Nusa Penida's cliffs, on Mount Batur and Rinjani treks and in the Gili back lanes, and nothing at all offshore around Komodo. Telkomsel holds signal longest.
How much data do you need in Indonesia?
It depends on how you travel. Find your trip below, then pick the plan that matches. You can always top up in the app.
Bali first visit
Ten days across Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu with a Nusa Penida day trip.
Why data matters: Gojek and Grab, the Love Bali QR, villa and driver chats on WhatsApp, fast-boat bookings, and maps on the back roads.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Digital nomad in Canggu or Ubud
A month or more of coworking, cafés and scooters.
Why data matters: Hotspot when the café Wi-Fi dies in an afternoon storm, video calls, cloud sync, and a plan that tops up in the app with no IMEI paperwork.
- 7 days
- 10 GB
- 14 days
- 20 GB
- 30 days
- Unlimited
Surf trip: Uluwatu, Lombok and Sumbawa
Chasing swell down the Bukit and across to Lombok's south coast.
Why data matters: Swell and tide forecasts, boat and board-rental chats, and photos when you are back on the bike. Telkomsel matters beyond Bali.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Island hopping and diving: Penida, Gilis, Komodo
Fast boats, dive days and a Komodo liveaboard.
Why data matters: Boat schedules that change with the sea, dive shop chats, weather, and uploading manta footage in port. Nothing offshore, so download first.
- 7 days
- 5 GB
- 14 days
- 10 GB
- 30 days
- 20 GB
Java culture: Yogyakarta, Bromo, Ijen
Temples at dawn, volcanoes at night, trains in between.
Why data matters: KAI train tickets, timed Borobudur entry, Gojek in Yogyakarta, and translation beyond the tourist bubble.
- 7 days
- 3 GB
- 14 days
- 7 GB
- 30 days
- 15 GB
Family villa holiday: Seminyak or Sanur
Pool days, a driver for the day and kids to keep busy.
Why data matters: Driver bookings, restaurant reservations, streaming in the car, and one plan per phone managed from a single app.
- 7 days
- 8 GB
- 14 days
- 15 GB
- 30 days
- 30 GB
What your home carrier charges in Indonesia
Daily roaming passes look small until you multiply them by the length of the trip. FairSIM plans for Indonesia start at $6.99 and never bill per day.
| Carrier | Roaming charge | FairSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon TravelPass (US) | $12 per line per day, 5 GB of high-speed data per day then slower speeds | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| AT&T International Day Pass (US) | $12 per day per line, $6 for each additional line, charged only on the days you use it | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| O2 Travel Bolt On (UK) | £7 per day | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Vodafone UK | £8 per day, £6 on plans started before 11 August 2021 | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Rogers (Canada) | C$18 per day with Roam Like Home | from $6.99, no daily fee |
| Orange (France) | Connexion 24h at €8.99 per day, or a Pass Voyage from €9.99 for 3 days; €13.31 per MB without either | from $6.99, no daily fee |
Carrier prices as published on their roaming pages at the time of writing. They change often; check your own plan before you fly.
How FairSIM works
Three steps between you and the internet abroad. Nothing to pick up at the airport.
Pick a destination and a plan
Choose the country or region and the data you need. The price you see is the price you pay.
Tap install
On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) the eSIM installs in one tap, no QR code. Do it at home while you still have Wi-Fi.
Land and connect
Turn on data roaming for the FairSIM line when you arrive. Your plan starts when it first connects.
Connectivity tips for Indonesia
Pay the Rp150,000 Bali levy at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before you fly and screenshot the QR; the airport queue is slower.
Apply for the e-VOA (Rp500,000, 30 days, one extension) online before departure. The arrivals-hall VOA queue can run an hour.
Pick a Telkomsel-hosted plan for Nusa Penida, Lombok, the Gilis or Komodo; the app shows the network. Indosat is fine for South Bali and Jakarta.
Download offline maps for Nusa Penida and volcano hikes. Rented scooters and dead zones are a bad mix.
Fast boats to the Gilis and Nusa Penida cancel in rough seas. Check WhatsApp with the operator the evening before.
Nyepi closes Bali for 24 hours in March, airport and roads included. Plan around it.
Bali is UTC+8 and Java UTC+7. The phone switches automatically on the eSIM; a flight time read in the wrong zone is a common miss.
Keep your home SIM on for SMS codes with data roaming off. Gojek and Grab work with your home number.
Can you rely on free Wi-Fi?
Villas, cafés and coworking spaces in Bali have good Wi-Fi, and Canggu's cafés are built around it. It drops in afternoon storms and through the wet season, is slow on Nusa Penida and the Gilis, and does not exist on boats or volcano trails.
Local SIM card or eSIM in Indonesia?
Telkomsel's counter and self-service kiosk at Ngurah Rai sell tourist packs from about Rp250,000 for 18 GB to Rp550,000 for 70 GB, registered by scanning your passport. Street kiosks in Denpasar and Ubud sell the same data for a fraction of the airport price.
The catch is IMEI. Indonesia blocks foreign phones on local SIMs unless the IMEI is registered: with customs on arrival for long stays, or through an operator's free 90-day tourist registration. A FairSIM eSIM works as international roaming, so there is no IMEI registration, no counter, and a top-up from the app when you need more.
Indonesia eSIM questions
Does eSIM work in Bali and Indonesia?
Yes. Unlocked eSIM phones connect to Telkomsel or Indosat 4G, and 5G where it exists, across Bali, Java, Lombok and the main islands with a travel eSIM.
Which Indonesian network will I get?
FairSIM plans for Indonesia use Telkomsel, the largest network and the one that reaches the outer islands, or Indosat. The app shows the network for each plan.
Do I get 5G in Bali?
Some. Telkomsel and Indosat run 5G in parts of Jakarta, Bali and a few cities, but it is not widespread yet. Expect fast 4G almost everywhere tourists go.
Can I hotspot my laptop?
Yes. Every FairSIM plan supports Personal Hotspot, with no separate cap. Nomads in Canggu should budget an extra 1 to 2 GB a day for it.
When should I install the eSIM?
Install at home on Wi-Fi and enable the line after landing. Validity typically starts on the first connection in Indonesia.
Can I make calls and use WhatsApp?
WhatsApp, FaceTime and Messenger calls all work over data. There is no Indonesian number; keep your home SIM active for SMS codes.
How much data do I need for two weeks in Bali?
Around 10 GB for maps, Gojek, WhatsApp and photos; 20 GB or more if you stream, work remotely or post a lot of video.
Is a local SIM better than an eSIM in Indonesia?
Local Telkomsel data is cheap in town, but a foreign phone on a local SIM must have its IMEI registered and airport packs cost several times the street price. The eSIM needs no registration and tops up from the app.
Do I need to register my phone's IMEI to use an eSIM in Indonesia?
No. IMEI registration applies to foreign phones using Indonesian SIMs. A FairSIM eSIM connects as international roaming, so there is nothing to register and no 90-day clock.
What is an eSIM?
A SIM card built into your phone. Instead of a plastic chip, you download a profile. Every iPhone since the XS has one next to the physical SIM slot, so your home number stays put while FairSIM supplies the data.
Is my phone compatible?
FairSIM works with eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked iPhones: the XS, XR and everything newer, on iOS 17.4 or later for the one-tap install with no QR code. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM at all, even when unlocked. Not sure yours is unlocked? Check Settings, General, About, Carrier Lock, or ask your carrier. The full list is on the How it works page.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you travel, while you still have Wi-Fi. Installing does not start your plan; the validity typically starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Do FairSIM eSIMs come with a phone number?
No. FairSIM eSIMs are data-only by design, which keeps costs low. For calls and texts, your physical SIM stays active so you keep your existing number, and WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage work over data.
