- Reliability
- Moderate
Overall2.6/10Slower internet than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Telkomsel-routed e-SIMs (Holafly, Nomad) perform substantially better in Amed than Airalo; if reliability is critical, pre-purchase Holafly or Nomad before arrival.
- Airalo's Hutchinson+Indosat routing significantly underperforms in east Bali coastal zones; use it only if you're comfortable with occasional signal loss or plan to rely primarily on accommodation WiFi.
- Tourist physical SIM cards cannot be topped up after data expires; purchase enough GB upfront or use an e-SIM for flexibility on extended stays.
- Most hotels and cafes offer free WiFi but expect 512 kbps–2 Mbps (not suitable for video streaming or large file uploads); factor in a mobile hotspot or local SIM as primary work connectivity.
- Home broadband (Biznet, Indihome, etc.) availability in Amed is not explicitly documented; confirm with your accommodation before arrival. North/east Bali has far fewer fiber/cable options than south Bali.
- VPN use recommended if accessing blocked sites in Indonesia (e.g., Reddit); ExpressVPN is widely used locally.
- Modern smartphones supporting dual e-SIM/SIM allow simultaneous activation—keep your home number for calls/2FA while using an Indonesian e-SIM exclusively for data.
- Data roaming on home carrier is prohibitively expensive (USD 5–15/day); always use local SIM or e-SIM instead.
Home Broadband
- Availability
- Limited; fiber/cable coverage uncertain in Amed specifically
- Entry Level Cost Monthly
- IDR 200,000
Primary Providers In Bali
Biznet
- Notes
- Covers ~80% of Bali, up to 250 Mbps, unlimited quota; coverage in Amed not explicitly confirmed
Indihome
- Notes
- Island-wide coverage, entry pricing from IDR 200,000/month
FirstMedia
- Notes
- Fast, reliable, cable-based; may have limited reach in north/east Bali
BaliFiber
- Notes
- 100% fiberoptic, commonly used by coliving/corporate setups
GlobalXtreme
- Notes
- Among oldest providers; both fiberoptic and wireless options
SIM Card Options
e-SIM Providers
Holafly
- Activation
- Pre-purchase online, activate QR code before landing
- Example Plan
- Unlimited data, 7 days ~ USD 19–25
- Carrier Routing
- XL + Telkomsel (best dual-carrier combo for Amed and north Bali)
- Notes
- Fair Use Policy (FUP) may throttle to slow speeds after daily threshold; excellent for offline-heavy users and remote locations
Airalo
- Activation
- Pre-purchase, QR code activation
- Example Plan
- 1 GB over 7 days ~ USD 5; 3 GB over 30 days ~ USD 13
- Carrier Routing
- Hutchinson (Three) + Indosat (does NOT use Telkomsel)
- Notes
- Adequate for main tourist corridor (south Bali, Ubud); significantly weaker signal in Amed and other remote east/north coastal areas. Data-only, no calls/SMS.
Nomad
- Activation
- Pre-purchase, clean app-based setup
- Example Plan
- Similar pricing to Airalo; fixed-data plans
- Carrier Routing
- Telkomsel + Smartfren
- Notes
- Telkomsel routing makes it solid for Amed; competitive pricing vs. Holafly's unlimited FUP model
Saily
- Example Plan
- Pricing competitive with Airalo
- Carrier Routing
- Varies; roam on Indonesian networks
- Notes
- Well-regarded option for Bali travel
Other Providers
- Notes
- SimOptions, GigSky, Ubigi, Roamless, Jetpac, Sim Local, Eskimo (free limited eSIM) — all available with varying coverage and pricing; most do not guarantee Telkomsel routing
Physical SIM Cards
- Where To Buy
- Airport counters (convenient but slightly overpriced), Indomaret/Alfamart convenience stores, official carrier stores
- Typical Package Size And Cost
- IDR 50,000
- Notes
- Cannot top up after data exhaustion on tourist SIMs; once 30 days expire, card is unusable. One foreigner may register up to three SIM cards with same passport.
- Description
- Tourist SIM cards (valid 30 days only); require IMEI registration at purchase
Mobile Coverage And Speeds
- 4g LTE Coverage
- Reliable 4G LTE in Amed area; North Bali (including Amed) typically between 25–70 Mbps depending on exact location and congestion
Primary Carriers
Telkomsel
- Market Share
- 48% nationwide
- Coverage In Amed
- Strongest coverage in north Bali, including Amed; widest rural/coastal reach across Indonesia
XL Axiata
- Coverage In Amed
- Good urban/tourist-area coverage; weaker than Telkomsel in remote coastal zones
Indosat Ooredoo (Includes Three/Hutchinson)
- Coverage In Amed
- Weaker than Telkomsel and XL in east Bali coastal regions; slows during peak tourist hours
Smartfren
- Coverage In Amed
- Smallest carrier, primarily urban coverage; not recommended for Amed
Connectivity Reliability Tier
moderate
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Amed benefits from Telkomsel's reliable 4G/LTE coverage (25–70 Mbps typical) along north Bali's coastal road, making mobile connectivity workable for remote work; however, home broadband availability and redundancy are uncertain, WiFi at accommodations is often slow and intermittent, and east coastal infrastructure lags significantly behind south Bali's tourist-hub standards.
Wi-Fi Availability
- Coworking Spaces
- Growing number across Bali (mainly south, Ubud); none specifically documented for Amed
- Cafes Restaurants
- Free WiFi common in tourist-area cafes; speeds variable (512 kbps–2 Mbps typical)
- Hotels And Accommodation
- Free WiFi widely available; typical speed 512 kbps–2 Mbps, some locations offer higher speeds; reliability noted as intermittent in older forum posts (2013–2016), though infrastructure has improved markedly since then
- General Reliability In Amed
- Slower/more intermittent than south Bali (Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta); east Bali coastal areas lag south Bali in overall infrastructure
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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