eSIM for Indonesia
Data for Bali, Java, Lombok and the rest of Indonesia — working the moment you land at Ngurah Rai, before you've found the SIM kiosks. Prices below are live, and you can refund in full right up until you install.
- From$0.60
- Best per GB$0.68
- Plans15
- NetworksSmartfren 4G, Telkomsel 5G, XL 4G
Plans for Indonesia
Which network will I actually be on?
Indonesia has three networks worth having: Telkomsel is the widest, and the only one you can rely on outside the tourist belt — east Bali, the Gilis, inland Lombok, most of Flores. Indosat Ooredoo and XL Axiata are strong in Denpasar, Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak and Jakarta, and usually a little cheaper.
We show which operators each plan uses before you buy. If you're staying south of Ubud the difference rarely matters. If you're going east or island-hopping, Telkomsel is worth it.
How much data does Bali actually need?
Wi-fi is good and everywhere in the tourist areas — most cafés, warungs and villas have it, and it's usually fast enough for video calls. Data gets used on the road: Gojek and Grab, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and uploading photos.
- A week, mostly south Bali: 3–5 GB is comfortable.
- Two weeks, some travel: 10 GB, or a daily plan if you tether a laptop.
- A month, working remotely: a daily plan, or 20 GB+ with top-ups. Note that co-working spaces and villas usually have their own wi-fi — the eSIM is your backup and your data on scooters.
Whatever you pick, you can top up the same eSIM without reinstalling, including at 0 GB.
Things worth knowing before you land
Your plan starts when you first connect in Indonesia, not when you buy it. Install at home on wi-fi, land, switch data roaming on for the eSIM line, and it starts.
Keep your normal SIM in for calls. The eSIM carries data only, so your usual number still receives calls and texts — turn its roaming off so your home carrier can't charge you.
Registration: physical Indonesian SIMs need passport registration at a shop. An eSIM bought this way doesn't — that's most of the reason travellers use one here.
Coverage reality check: on the Gilis and in the mountains, expect patchy service on any network. That's the geography, not the eSIM.
Travelling beyond Indonesia?
These regional plans cover Indonesia plus its neighbours on a single eSIM — usually cheaper than buying one per country.
- 1 GB 7 countries $3.60
- 1 GB 20 countries $7.40
- 3 GB 7 countries $9.20
- 3 GB 7 countries $9.60
- 5 GB 7 countries $14.00
- 10 GB 7 countries $24.40
How it works
- Pick your destination and plan. A fixed bundle of data, or an allowance every day. Prices are live — what you see is what you pay.
- Install in a minute. We email a QR code and a one-tap install link. Install before you fly, on your normal wi-fi.
- It starts when you land. Your plan begins on first connection abroad, not at purchase. Buy weeks early if you like.
Common questions
Will this work on my phone?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone — every iPhone since the XS, Pixel since the 3, Galaxy since the S20. Dial *#06# and look for an EID number: if it is there, your phone supports eSIM.
When does my plan start — when I buy it, or when I arrive?
On first connection abroad, not at purchase. You can buy weeks ahead and install at home on wi-fi; the clock only starts when the eSIM first connects to a network at your destination.
Can I keep my normal phone number?
Yes. Your usual SIM stays active for calls and texts, and the eSIM carries only data. Turn off roaming on your normal line to avoid your home carrier's charges.
What happens when I run out of data?
Nothing breaks. You can top up the same eSIM at any point, including at 0 GB — no reinstall and no new QR code. You can also switch on auto-renew so we add data before you run out.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, in full, any time before you install the eSIM. Once it is installed or activated we cannot take it back, because the plan has been issued. If it is installed but not working, contact us and we will sort it.
Is “unlimited” really unlimited?
Usually not, anywhere. Most unlimited travel eSIMs give a daily allowance at full speed and a slower connection after it. That is a reasonable design — we just show you the cap and the speed after it so you can judge it yourself.
Which networks will I actually be on?
We list the real operators for each plan and country before you buy — not “premium partners”. Which one you attach to depends on coverage where you are standing.
Can I use one eSIM in several countries?
Yes, with a regional or global plan: one install covers the whole trip. A single-country plan only works in that country.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
On most plans, yes, and we do not charge extra for it. Tethering uses data much faster than a phone does, so watch your balance.
Does it cover calls and SMS?
These are data plans. Calls and texts still run over your normal SIM, or over WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar apps on the eSIM data.
What if I stay longer than planned?
Top up the same eSIM. Fixed plans take more data; daily plans take more days. Both are compatible only with plans for the same country or region, and we only ever show you options that will actually work.
What if it doesn't work when I land?
Email support@bidaiesim.com. Most problems are a setting — data roaming off, or the wrong line picked for mobile data. If we genuinely cannot deliver a working eSIM, you get your money back.