Best eSIM Travel How to Stay Connected Working Remotely in Bali — Complete Internet Guide
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Bali is one of the world’s most popular remote work destinations. The weather is perfect, the food is incredible, the cost of living is manageable. But Bali’s internet infrastructure has quirks that can catch first-time nomads off guard.
I’ve worked remotely from Bali twice — three weeks in Canggu and two weeks in Ubud. Here’s what the internet situation actually looks like.
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The Bali Internet Reality
Let me be direct: Bali’s mobile data is decent but not exceptional. If you’re used to Bangkok or HCMC speeds, Bali will feel slower. Typical eSIM speeds in major areas:
- Canggu: 15-28 Mbps (adequate for most work tasks)
- Seminyak: 20-30 Mbps (slightly faster, more urban)
- Ubud: 10-20 Mbps in town, 3-10 Mbps in rice field areas
- Uluwatu: 8-18 Mbps (varies dramatically)
For sustained remote work, you’ll want co-working WiFi as your backbone and eSIM as backup.
Best eSIM for Bali Remote Work
Option 1: Airalo Indonesia 10GB (~$18)
- Best for: Moderate remote workers who use co-working WiFi for calls
- Pro: Cheapest option, Telkomsel network
- Con: 10GB might not be enough for data-heavy months
Option 2: Holafly Indonesia Unlimited (~$24/15 days)
- Best for: Heavy data users, video call intensive
- Pro: No data anxiety
- Con: Throttling in evenings
Best Co-working Spaces in Canggu (with WiFi Quality)
| Co-working Space | Day Pass | WiFi Quality | Good For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dojo Bali | $8-12 | Excellent, 50+ Mbps | Video calls, heavy work |
| Outpost (Canggu) | $10 | Very good | All work types |
| Bali Bustle | $7 | Good | Light to moderate work |
| Café Nudge | Free with purchase | Good | Occasional work |
The Ubud WiFi Situation
Ubud is more challenging. The town itself has reasonable connectivity, but the Instagram-famous rice field cafés that every blogger photographs have notoriously weak internet. I learned this the hard way during a scheduled client call from a rice terrace café.
Ubud co-working:
- Hubud: The original Ubud co-working, good WiFi
- Outpost Ubud: Reliable, excellent for longer stays
- Many accommodation guesthouses have surprisingly good WiFi
My Bali Remote Work Setup
A typical workday in Canggu:
- Morning: Work from guesthouse WiFi
- Mid-morning: Move to Dojo for video calls (their dedicated call rooms are excellent)
- Afternoon: Back to guesthouse or café
- eSIM use: Mainly for navigation and messaging between locations
Total eSIM data used: 4-6GB over three weeks. The co-working WiFi handled everything bandwidth-intensive.
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Connectivity Tips for Bali
- Always have both eSIM and co-working WiFi — redundancy is essential
- Download Maps.me/Google Maps for Bali — helpful for motorbike navigation
- Book accommodation with reliable WiFi reviews — check specifically in Ubud where WiFi is inconsistent
- Test your eSIM on arrival — before your first important call
- Dojo Bali day pass is worth the $8 investment on client-heavy days
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