Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in Bali

Are you travelling to Bali soon and want to stay online without any worries? With your normal SIM card, the costs for calling and internet can add up quickly. Fortunately, there is a simple solution: a local SIM card or eSIM for Bali. This allows you to benefit from affordable local rates and be reachable immediately upon arrival – whether you are visiting the temples of Ubud, surfing in Canggu, or enjoying a sunset in Seminyak.

Using your phone in Bali

Your mobile phone will work in Bali, but be aware that making calls and using mobile internet in Bali with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card or eSIM for Bali. This will prevent unexpectedly high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

• calling in Bali
• fast mobile internet in Bali for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
• receive free calls in Bali

For short trips to Uluwatu or the impressive Pura Lempuyang, the 7-day Unlimited Bali bundle is ideal. Send your friends a selfie from the 2000 steps leading to the Gates of Heaven. Unlimited data is also perfect for a longer trip that includes the cultural hotspot of Ubud, the Monkey Forest and relaxing on the beach at Sanur. You can easily send a WhatsApp message about diving at Amed and snorkelling at Nusa Penida.

Choosing a SIM card or eSIM in Bali

Mobile calling in Bali is affordable with a Bali SIM card or eSIM in your phone: local rates, no roaming. You avoid high costs for mobile data in Bali. Ideal for travelling to Bali, especially if you are travelling between different areas such as from Denpasar to the beaches near Canggu. You benefit from reliable 4G and 5G connections in Bali via the networks of major providers such as Telkomsel and Indosat. Works directly on your phone, no hassle upon arrival. You can easily continue to make calls from Bali with the accompanying Unlimited bundles. Mobile network coverage in Bali is good in cities and populated areas. Expect less coverage on your phone in remote areas such as the authentic Sidemen and when enjoying the sunrise on Mount Batur. Coverage is good in cities and large villages. From Ubud to bustling places such as Kuta and Seminyak, your phone will work perfectly everywhere.

Will my phone work in Bali?

All modern phones can be used in Bali. When using a prepaid SIM card or eSIM for Bali, it is a good idea to check whether your device is SIM-free, but SIM locks are almost non-existent in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM online, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering “can I use my phone in Bali ?”. The Bali SIM cards can be used in any phone, and the eSIM for Bali works in any device that is compatible with eSIM.

The options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making phone calls and using mobile internet in Bali: roaming with your own SIM card, a local Bali SIM card, or a prepaid eSIM Bali. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travellers are faced with high bills for using their current subscription in Bali. It is mainly the costs for data that add up. Simple activities such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so that you can make cheap calls and use the internet in Bali. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: it is activated via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. Several data bundles are available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, many bundles include the option for hotspot and tethering, so you can also use mobile Wi-Fi in Bali.

How to arrange it online in advance

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM Bali by email. The physical prepaid SIM card Bali will be delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up and receive expert help with installation. That way, everything is arranged before you leave for Bali and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is also suitable for business travellers who can choose bundles with unlimited internet anywhere in Bali. This is also beneficial for families because with the eSIM Bali, the unlimited data can be shared via hotspot or MiFi.