Used esima while exploring Sumatra, and I was impressed by the coverage. Most installation guides were clear, though I had to troubleshoot once. Data speeds were generally fast, allowing me to navigate maps easily.
DJ
Daniel J.
Sydney, AU · Jun 2026
Perfect for Bali Adventures
I installed the eSIM in under a minute by scanning the QR code provided. The 4G speed was impressive everywhere in Bali, allowing me to stream videos and share photos without any hiccups. Highly recommend this for anyone traveling to Indonesia!
OP
Olivia P.
Austin, US · May 2026
Good Coverage, Minor Setup Hassle
Overall, a great experience with esima in Indonesia. Coverage was excellent in most areas, but I had a bit of trouble installing the eSIM at first. Once I figured it out, I enjoyed fast speeds while exploring Ubud. Customer service was quick to respond to my queries!
AV
Anna V.
Amsterdam, NL · May 2026
Easy setup in Jakarta
Installing the eSIM took less than a minute! I had reliable service in downtown Jakarta and easily navigated the city. Just wish I had a little better speed in more remote areas.
AV
Anna V.
Amsterdam, NL · May 2026
Easy and reliable
Esima was super easy to use! I activated my eSIM as soon as I landed in Denpasar and enjoyed uninterrupted internet throughout my trip. The speed was impressive, and I could easily use my Google Maps without any lag. Definitely a must-have for anyone visiting Indonesia!
RB
Ryan B.
Seattle, US · May 2026
Perfect for Bali Adventures
The esima eSIM was a lifesaver during my time in Bali! I scanned the QR code upon arrival, and I had 5G speed immediately. Perfect for sharing photos from the amazing beaches and streaming Netflix in the evenings. Highly recommend!
JK
James K.
Manchester, GB · May 2026
Reliable in every location
From Ubud to Gili Trawangan, the esima eSIM never let me down. Installation was straightforward, and the 4G speed was fast enough for video calls and maps. Highly recommend for anyone traveling in Indonesia!
JA
Jordan A.
Johannesburg, ZA · May 2026
Good coverage, minor hiccup
In Jakarta, the eSIM offered good coverage and decent speeds. It took me about 2 minutes to set everything up using the app. Only issue was some slow speeds in rural areas, but overall, a solid choice!
eSIM vs roaming in Indonesia
Typical home-carrier roaming
$10–$18
per day
Esima eSIM
$2.57
Flat rate
Most international carriers charge per-day roaming rates for Indonesia, and those bundles typically throttle after the first gigabyte or two — fine for WhatsApp, painful for live navigation in Jakarta traffic or streaming a Gojek ride in real time.
Hotspot and tethering are often blocked or cost extra on roaming plans, so you cannot share your connection with a laptop or a travel partner.
The eSIM gives you a flat-price data allowance with no throttling and no hotspot restrictions, and you pay local-market rates rather than the markup your home network adds for foreign towers.
If you are in Indonesia for more than three days and plan to use Gojek, Grab, or Google Maps actively, the eSIM will cost less and perform better than keeping your home SIM on roaming.
Real trips, real travelers
Built for travelers like you
Different trip, same eSIM — here is how it lands for the most common visitors to Indonesia.
You fly into Bali, spend three days in Ubud and Canggu, then ferry to the Gili Islands and Lombok. The eSIM gives you LTE from Telkomsel across all islands, so you book Gojek rides in Bali, navigate to hidden beaches in Lombok, and stay connected on Gili Trawangan without swapping SIMs or hunting for Wi-Fi at each stop.
Island-hopper
You are working remotely from a Canggu coworking space for a month. The eSIM gives you LTE backup when the villa Wi-Fi drops during a rainstorm, and you hotspot your laptop for video calls. Telkomsel and Indosat both pull 20+ Mbps in Canggu, so you can join Zoom meetings from a beach club or a rice-terrace café without lag.
Digital nomad
You are visiting Borobudur, Prambanan, and the Yogyakarta kraton over four days. The eSIM gives you LTE from Telkomsel on the Yogyakarta-Borobudur route, so you navigate between temples, book Grab rides, and upload photos in real time. Rural villages around Prambanan thin to 3G on Indosat, but Telkomsel holds LTE longer.
Temple-circuit traveler
Apps you'll need data for in Indonesia
The apps locals and travelers actually use — the ones that need real cell data, not just hotel Wi-Fi.
Gojek
Ride-hailing, motorbike taxis, food delivery, and GoPay e-wallet payments
Grab
Ride-hailing, food delivery, and real-time driver matching
GoPay
E-wallet for cashless payments in stores, restaurants, and Gojek rides
OVO
E-wallet for cashless payments and balance top-ups
Google Maps
Live navigation and real-time traffic routing in Jakarta and Bali
Traveloka
Flight, hotel, and activity bookings across Indonesia
How much data you'll burn per day
WhatsApp
~50MB per day for chats and photo sharing, ~150MB per day with voice calls, ~300MB per day with video calls.
Maps
~150MB per day for live navigation in Jakarta or Bali, including real-time traffic rerouting and Gojek pickups.
Rideshare
~50MB per day for Gojek and Grab driver matching, real-time routing, and cashless GoPay or OVO payment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does eSIM work in Bali's Ubud and Canggu?
Yes. Ubud, Canggu, and Seminyak have full LTE from Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, and XL Axiata. Coworking spaces, beach clubs, and villas all pull 20+ Mbps. The northern coast (Lovina, Pemuteran) and Mount Batur hiking trails thin to 3G on XL Axiata, so Telkomsel is the safest bet for island-wide coverage.
Does eSIM work on the Gili Islands?
Yes, but coverage is carrier-dependent. Telkomsel has LTE in tourist zones on Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. The eastern coast and Mount Rinjani trails drop to 3G or no service. Download offline maps before you leave Lombok if you are hiking or exploring outside the main tourist strips.
Does eSIM work in Jakarta's MRT and TransJakarta BRT?
Yes. Jakarta's MRT and TransJakarta BRT have LTE on platforms and in tunnels on Telkomsel and Indosat Ooredoo. XL Axiata can drop briefly between stations on the North-South Line. If you are navigating transfers or checking Gojek pickups underground, Telkomsel or Indosat are more reliable.
Does eSIM work in Yogyakarta and at Borobudur?
Yes. Yogyakarta's city center has LTE from all carriers. The Yogyakarta-Borobudur route has LTE from Telkomsel, but rural villages around Prambanan temple thin to 3G on Indosat. Download offline maps before heading to the temples if you are not on Telkomsel.
How much data do I need for a week in Bali?
Most travelers use 3–5GB per week in Bali. Google Maps navigation to Ubud, Seminyak, and the rice terraces runs about 150MB per day. Gojek and Grab add another 50MB per day. WhatsApp voice calls and photo uploads add 100–200MB per day. If you are working remotely or streaming video, budget 1–2GB per day.
Can I make WhatsApp calls in Indonesia on this eSIM?
Yes. WhatsApp voice and video calls work on the eSIM's data connection. Voice calls use about 1MB per minute, video calls use 5–8MB per minute. LTE coverage in Jakarta, Bali, and Yogyakarta is strong enough for clear calls. Expect quality to drop on 3G in rural areas or on hiking trails.
Does Gojek work on this eSIM?
Yes. Gojek requires live data for driver matching, real-time routing, and cashless GoPay payment. The eSIM gives you local data from Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, or XL Axiata, so the app works exactly like it does for Indonesian users. You cannot book a Gojek ride on airport Wi-Fi alone — the app needs cell data to match you with a driver.
Telkomsel vs Indosat Ooredoo coverage in Jakarta?
Both carriers have strong LTE in Jakarta's city center — SCBD, Menteng, Kemang, and the MRT tunnels. Telkomsel has slightly wider coverage in outer suburbs and along toll roads. Indosat Ooredoo is strong in the MRT and TransJakarta BRT. The eSIM hands you off automatically, so you get whichever is stronger at your location.
Telkomsel vs XL Axiata coverage in Bali?
Telkomsel has the widest coverage in Bali, including reliable LTE in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, and the Gili Islands. XL Axiata covers the main tourist zones but thins to 3G on the northern coast (Lovina, Pemuteran) and Mount Batur hiking trails. If you are island-hopping or heading to remote temples, Telkomsel is the safer bet.
Does Grab work on this eSIM?
Yes. Grab requires live data for driver matching and real-time routing, just like Gojek. The eSIM gives you local data from Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, or XL Axiata, so the app works normally. You need cell data to book a ride — airport Wi-Fi alone will not load the driver map reliably.
eSIM vs airport SIM in Indonesia — which is better?
The airport SIM counter at Soekarno-Hatta sells Telkomsel and XL Axiata prepaid SIMs for roughly the same price as an eSIM, but you wait in line, hand over your passport, and swap physical cards. The eSIM installs in under a minute from the QR code esima sends before you fly, and you keep your home number active for two-factor SMS. If your phone supports eSIM, it is faster and less hassle.
Does OVO or GoPay work on this eSIM?
Yes. OVO and GoPay are Indonesia's main e-wallets, used for cashless payment in Gojek, Grab, and retail stores. Both apps need live data to sync your balance and process transactions. The eSIM gives you local data, so the apps work exactly like they do for Indonesian users. You can top up and pay on the move.
How much data does Google Maps use in Jakarta traffic?
Google Maps uses about 5–10MB per hour of active navigation in Jakarta. If you are routing around traffic jams in real time — common during rush hour — expect closer to 15MB per hour because the app recalculates frequently. A full day of navigating Jakarta with Gojek or Grab pickups will use 100–150MB.
Does eSIM work in Lombok and Mount Rinjani?
Yes, but coverage is limited. Lombok's main towns (Mataram, Senggigi) have LTE from Telkomsel and Indosat Ooredoo. The Gili Islands have LTE from Telkomsel in tourist zones. Mount Rinjani trails drop to 3G or no service above the first camp. Download offline maps and trail guides before you start the hike.
Can I use hotspot on this eSIM in Indonesia?
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are enabled by default on esima eSIMs for Indonesia. You can share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or travel partner's phone. No throttling on the first few gigabytes, unlike some Indonesian carrier prepaid plans that restrict hotspot or charge extra for it.
Need broader coverage?
Going further than Indonesia? These plans include Indonesia plus everywhere in between.
Indonesia runs on Gojek and Grab — rideshare, motorbike taxis, food delivery, even last-mile grocery runs all require live data for driver matching and cashless GoPay or OVO payment. An Indonesia travel eSIM drops you straight onto Telkomsel or Indosat Ooredoo's local network the moment you land at Soekarno-Hatta, so you skip the airport SIM counter and book your ride before the taxi mafia scrum at arrivals.
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Balanced use — social, navigation & light streaming
Choose number of eSIMs
How many travelers?
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Total$8.93
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30-day guarantee
Telkomsel indonesia5G
Features
Data-only plan, no contract
Works on 5G / 4G LTE networks
Choose when your plan activates
Connects to top local carriers
No physical SIM swap needed
24/7 customer support
Description
You land at Soekarno-Hatta, scan the QR code esima sent you before departure, and the eSIM installs in under a minute.
Your phone registers on Telkomsel or Indosat within seconds, and you open Gojek to book a ride into Jakarta — no haggling, no cash, no waiting for the airport Wi-Fi to load the captive portal.
The eSIM behaves like a local prepaid SIM but lives inside your phone's firmware, so you keep your home number active for two-factor SMS while the eSIM handles all data traffic.
In Bali, you will pull LTE speeds in Seminyak beach clubs and Ubud coworking spaces, but coverage thins to 3G on the northern coast and inside the Mount Batur crater. Jakarta's MRT and TransJakarta BRT have LTE in tunnels on Telkomsel and Indosat, though XL Axiata drops briefly between stations.
Yogyakarta's city center is saturated, but the road to Borobudur and Prambanan temples alternates between LTE and 3G depending on which carrier the eSIM lands on. Lombok's Gili Islands have tourist-zone LTE from Telkomsel, but the eastern coast and Rinjani trails are 3G or dead.
Unlike a physical SIM, the eSIM cannot be lost, stolen, or damaged by humidity — relevant in Indonesia's tropical climate where SIM trays corrode fast.
Technical specs
Network
Telkomsel indonesia5G
Coverage
Indonesia
Delivery
Immediate, by email
Plan type
Data only
Phone number
No
SMS / calls
VoIP apps only
Activation
QR code or manual SM-DP+
Why travelers choose Esima
Three reasons travelers pick esima for Indonesia. First: pricing is local-market, not roaming-market — you pay what an Indonesian prepaid customer pays, not what your home network charges for a foreign tower.
Second: the eSIM hands you off between Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, and XL Axiata automatically, so you get the strongest signal in Ubud or Jakarta rather than a single carrier's blind spot.
Third: hotspot and tethering are enabled by default — important if you are traveling with a laptop, a tablet, or a partner whose phone does not support eSIM. No throttling on the first few gigabytes like some Indonesian carrier deals.
Instant delivery
Your QR code lands in your inbox minutes after purchase.
No roaming bills
Pay one upfront price — no surprise charges abroad.
Keep your number
Your physical SIM stays active for calls and texts.
Fast 4G/5G
Connect to top-rated local networks at full speed.
24/7 support
Real humans ready to help, any time zone, any day.
Easy install
Scan once and you're online — no app, no SIM swap.
Coverage in Indonesia
Our Indonesia eSIMs run on the Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, and XL Axiata networks. Telkomsel has the widest 4G coverage across the archipelago, including reliable service in Bali, Lombok, and the Gili Islands.
Indosat Ooredoo covers Jakarta's MRT and TransJakarta BRT tunnels with LTE, though XL Axiata can drop briefly between stations on the North-South Line. Bali's Ubud, Canggu, and Seminyak have full LTE from all carriers, but the northern coast — Lovina, Pemuteran — and Mount Batur hiking trails thin to 3G on XL Axiata.
The Yogyakarta-Borobudur route has LTE from Telkomsel, but rural villages around Prambanan temple thin to 3G on Indosat. Lombok's Gili Islands have LTE from Telkomsel in tourist zones, but the eastern coast and Mount Rinjani trails drop to 3G or no service. Expect dead zones in remote parts of Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Papua outside provincial capitals.
Network
Telkomsel indonesia5G
Good to know
Soekarno-Hatta Airport has free Wi-Fi, but it is unreliable — an eSIM lets you book Gojek or Grab immediately to avoid the taxi mafia scrum at arrivals.
Download offline maps for Bali's northern coast, Mount Batur, and Mount Rinjani before you leave your hotel — coverage thins to 3G or dies entirely on trails.
Gojek requires live data for driver matching and cashless GoPay payment — the app will not work on airport Wi-Fi alone.
Jakarta's MRT has LTE on platforms but not in tunnels between stations on XL Axiata — expect brief drops on the North-South Line.
Telkomsel has the widest coverage across Indonesia's archipelago, including the Gili Islands and rural Lombok — pick a plan that includes it if you are island-hopping.
Rural villages around Prambanan and Borobudur thin to 3G on Indosat — Telkomsel holds LTE longer on the Yogyakarta-Borobudur route.
Coverage in Indonesia — top cities
Jakarta
Jakarta's MRT and TransJakarta BRT have LTE in tunnels on Telkomsel and Indosat, but XL Axiata can drop briefly between stations on the North-South Line. The city center — SCBD, Menteng, Kemang — is saturated with 4G. Gojek and Grab work everywhere, and you need live data for real-time routing because traffic makes static ETAs useless.
Bali
Ubud, Canggu, and Seminyak have full LTE from all carriers — coworking spaces, beach clubs, and villas all pull 20+ Mbps. The northern coast (Lovina, Pemuteran) and Mount Batur hiking trails thin to 3G on XL Axiata. Telkomsel is the safest bet for island-wide coverage, including the rice terraces and inland temples.
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta's city center has LTE from all carriers, and Malioboro Street is dense with 4G. The Yogyakarta-Borobudur route has LTE from Telkomsel, but rural villages around Prambanan temple thin to 3G on Indosat. Download offline maps before heading to the temples if you are not on Telkomsel.
How to set up your eSIM
1
Check compatibility
Make sure your phone supports eSIM — most recent models do.
2
Buy your eSIM
Pick a plan and pay securely. Your QR code arrives by email in minutes.
3
Scan & connect
Scan the QR code, enable data roaming on arrival, and you're online.