Best SIM cards for travelling in Bali


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Are you an Australian going to Bali? Look, we're not surprised. It's cheap, close, and the food is great. But if you're looking to use your phone overseas, it could make your holiday much more expensive.

In this guide, we'll look at your options for staying connected when you're in Bali. Whether you're planning to roam, buy a local SIM, or download an eSIM, you'll want to look for an offer that supports Indonesia, since Bali is an Indonesian province.

Before we start, here are the cheapest roaming-compatible plans from each postpaid telco featured in this guide:

#1
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

12GB Mobile SIM

  • 12GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$23/mth
Min. cost $23
#2
More
More

12GB Mobile SIM

  • 12GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $19/mth for 12 mths, then $21.60/mth
$26/mth
Min. cost $26
#3
Belong
Belong

25GB Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$30/mth
Min. cost $30
#4
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small Plan

  • 100GB data
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$39/mth
Min. cost $39
#5
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
#6
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
Link not supplied

And here are the cheapest roaming-compatible plans from each prepaid telco featured in this guide with a minimum 28-day expiry:

#1
amaysim
amaysim

UNLIMITED 10GB Plan

  • 10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
$22
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#2
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix 25GB Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $12.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $25/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply
$25
Per 1 Month Renewal
#3
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$26 Prepaid

  • 17GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 17GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 7GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25
$26
Per 28 Day Renewal

Buy a travel eSIM


Girl with phone

These days, travel SIM cards are rarely a good deal. They tend to cost more than you'd pay if you just buy a local SIM in your destination. As such, we'd recommend most travellers stick with a local SIM. However, if you have a phone with eSIM, travel eSIMs tend to be the exception.

For example, if you buy a travel eSIM for Indonesia through Airalo, you can get yourself a 10GB plan with a 30-day expiry for AUD$37.50. The SIM is data-only however (which means you can't make phone calls) There's also a cheaper 3GB option for AUD$17 or a 5GB option for AUD$25.

Here are eSIM plans for Bali and Indonesia from Airalo and other providers:

Price Data Expiry
AUD$8.50 1GB 7 days
AUD$12.50 2GB 15 days
AUD$17 3GB 30 days
AUD$25 5GB 30 days
AUD$38 10GB 30 days
AUD$61 20GB 30 days

Airalo's Indonesia eSIMs use the Indosat and Hutchinson networks. 

Airalo also has Asian eSIMs that cover 18 countries, including Indonesia, China, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines. These start at USD$5 for 1GB with a seven-day expiry.

Get a local SIM card


If you're staying in Bali for more than a week, you should consider picking up a local Indonesian SIM card when you arrive. Even Vodafone's $5 per day roaming starts to add up when you're abroad for over seven days.

Your Australian mobile phone will almost certainly be compatible with the networks used in the Indonesia, but you'll need to check it's unlocked before you put in a new SIM.

Indonesian telco Telkomsel has a tourist SIM for Rp150,000 (about $15 at current exchange rates) that comes with 25GB of data and 25 minutes of talk. This can be pre-ordered through the Telkomsel website and picked up upon arrival, or at select Telkomsel stores.

Alternatively, Smartfren has two different tourist packs. An Rp100,000 (about $10) pack with 30GB of data and 10 minutes of talk, or Rp200,000 (about $20) pack with unlimited data (1.5GB fair use applies per day) and 10 minutes of talk. Both have a 14-day expiry.

Roam in Bali with your telco


Roaming with felix

felix mobile is a smaller provider with a solid option for travellers headed to Bali: a $20 international roaming pack. The pack gets you 4GB of data, 100 texts, and 100 minutes of calls. It has a 365-day expiry, so if you're using WiFi as much as you can, you could try and make the 4GB last your entire trip.

Here are felix's mobile plans:

#1
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix 25GB Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $12.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $25/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply
$25
Per 1 Month Renewal
#2
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix 50GB Mobile Plan

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply
$30
Per 1 Month Renewal
#3
felix mobile
felix mobile

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

  • Unlimited data at download speeds up to 20Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply
$40
Per 1 Month Renewal

Unlike other providers, felix offers unlimited data but with a 20Mbps speed cap (both locally and overseas). That's fast enough for most online activities, but downloading apps could be a little slow. felix is powered by the Vodafone network.

felix's roaming isn't available in as many countries as alternatives from The Big Three: it only works in around 40 destinations. This still covers Indonesia, however.

Roaming with Vodafone

Vodafone postpaid plans are a simple option for international travellers thanks to $5 roaming. For $5 per day, you're able to use your local inclusions overseas in over 100 countries - including Indonesia. As such, you don't have to keep track of a separate overseas data allowance. You'll just be using your Australian data, as you would in Australia.

The $5 is only billed on days when you make a call, send a text, or use data overseas. Note that you can only use $5 roaming for up to 90 days in a calendar year.

These Vodafone postpaid plans all include $5 roaming:

#1
Vodafone
Vodafone

$49 Small SIM Only Plan

  • 100GB data
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.
$39/mth
Min. cost $39
#2
Vodafone
Vodafone

$59 Medium SIM Only Plan

  • 360GB data
  • Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply.
$49/mth
Min. cost $49
#3
Vodafone
Vodafone

$69 Large SIM Only Plan

  • 720GB data
  • Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply.
$59/mth
Min. cost $59

Roaming with Optus

If you're an Optus postpaid customer, you can use $5 roaming when overseas. Your $5 per day gets you 5GB each day, in addition to unlimited standard talk and text. All unused data expires at the end of each day, but if you go over your allowance, another $5 pack will automatically be purchased.

These Optus postpaid plans all support $5 Roaming.

#1
Optus
Optus

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 50GB data
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
#2
Optus
Optus

$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 200GB data
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
#3
Optus
Optus

$79 Optus Promo Plan

  • 360GB data
  • Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply.
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
#4
Optus
Optus

$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan

  • 400GB data
  • SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply
$85/mth
Min. cost $85

You can only use $5 Roaming option in what Optus calls "Zone 1" countries. This covers Indonesia (and as such, Bali), China, the US, New Zealand, and most of Europe.

"Zone 2" (any country not part of "Zone 1") is predominantly made of countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South America. You won't be able to use Optus $5 Roaming in these countries.

Roaming with Telstra

To use a Telstra Upfront mobile plan overseas, you'll the International Day Pass system. This gets you a daily 1GB data allowance for $10 per day in Zone 2 locations, which include Indonesia.

If you go over your 1GB, Telstra will bill you a further $10 for another 1GB as a data top-up. This data can then be used over the following 31 days. International Day Pass includes unlimited talk and text, but MMS is billed at $0.75 per message.

Here is Telstra's range of Upfront plans:

#1
Telstra
Telstra

$65 Basic Upfront SIM Plan

  • 50GB data
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
Link not supplied
#2
Telstra
Telstra

$75 Essential Upfront SIM Plan

  • 180GB data
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
Link not supplied
#3
Telstra
Telstra

$99 Premium Upfront SIM Plan

  • 300GB data
  • Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.
$99/mth
Min. cost $99
Link not supplied

If you're on a Telstra Upfront plan and you travel outside of an eligible destination, you won't be able to use your service. Telstra doesn't bill you pay-as-you-go rates.

Note that International Day Pass inclusions tick over at midnight Australia time (AEST) rather than in your destination's time zone.

Roaming with Tangerine

While best known for internet, Tangerine's mobile plans have solid roaming options. Customers can pick from two packs, both of which can be used in Indonesia:

Pack Price Inclusions
Seven-day expiry $35 30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry $55 60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB

Tangerine is powered by the Telstra network. These are Tangerine's plans you can roam with:

#1
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

12GB Mobile SIM

  • 12GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$23/mth
Min. cost $23
#2
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

25GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$29/mth
Min. cost $29
#3
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

32GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 32GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$34/mth
Min. cost $34
#4
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

50GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$40/mth
Min. cost $40
#5
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

80GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$46/mth
Min. cost $46
#6
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom

150GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 150GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$58/mth
Min. cost $58

Roaming with More

Tangerine's sibling brand, More, has identical roaming offers. Customers have the same two packs to pick from, both of which work in Indonesia. 

Pack Price Inclusions
Seven-day expiry $35 30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB
14-day expiry $55 60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB

More's mobile plans are a little more expensive than Tangerine's, but CommBank customers are eligible for discounts on them. 

These are More's plans you can roam with:

#1
More
More

12GB Mobile SIM

  • 12GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $19/mth for 12 mths, then $21.60/mth
$26/mth
Min. cost $26
#2
More
More

25GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $25/mth for 12 mths, then $27/mth
$32/mth
Min. cost $32
#3
More
More

32GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 32GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $31/mth for 12 mths, then $32.40/mth
$38/mth
Min. cost $38
#4
More
More

50GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $37/mth for 12 mths, then $37.80/mth
$44/mth
Min. cost $44
#5
More
More

80GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $45/mth for 12 mths, then $45/mth
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
#6
More
More

150GB 5G Mobile SIM

  • 150GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $59/mth for 12 mths, then $57.60/mth
$64/mth
Min. cost $64

Roaming with Belong

Telstra's budget brand Belong has a single travel pack. $30 gets you 3GB of data, 150 minutes of calls, and unlimited standard SMS with a 15-day expiry. You can use this add-on in over 30 destinations, including Indonesia.

All Belong customers can also use a free basic roaming service while overseas. This lets you receive SMS while overseas (but not reply) and use WiFi calling when on a suitable network.

Here are the Belong plans eligible for roaming:

#1
Belong
Belong

25GB Mobile Plan

  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$30/mth
Min. cost $30
#2
Belong
Belong

40GB Mobile Plan

  • 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$35/mth
Min. cost $35
#3
Belong
Belong

100GB Mobile Plan

  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
#4
Belong
Belong

160GB Mobile Plan

  • 160GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
$55/mth
Min. cost $55

Roaming with amaysim

amaysim has four international roaming add-on packs. amaysim roaming works in over 90 countries, including Indonesia. Here are the four add-ons:

Pack Price Inclusions
Small Talk $20 100 mins, 100 texts, no data
The Works $25 50 mins, 30 texts, 2GB
Just Gigs $50 No mins, no texts, 6GB
The Epic $70 100 mins, 60 texts, 9GB

These travel packs all last for 365 days. You will need an active amaysim prepaid recharge to buy its roaming packs. Here are amaysim' 28-day plans:

#1
amaysim
amaysim

UNLIMITED 10GB Plan

  • 10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
$22
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#2
amaysim
amaysim

UNLIMITED 32GB Plan

  • 32GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Save $20 & get 18GB bonus data for first renewal when you sign up by 30.04.25. Online only. T&Cs apply
$30
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#3
amaysim
amaysim

UNLIMITED 80GB Plan

  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: Save $25 for first renewal when you sign up by 30.04.25
$40
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
amaysim
amaysim

UNLIMITED 120GB Plan

  • 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$50
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied

Roaming with Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile is another Telstra-powered telco offering customers International Roaming Packs. Boost Mobile customers can choose from three roaming options:

Pack Price Inclusions
Three-day expiry $20 15 mins, 15 texts, 1GB
Seven-day expiry $30 30 mins, 30 texts, 3GB
14-day expiry $40 60 mins, 60 texts, 5GB

Boost international roaming can be used in 40 countries, including Indonesia. Here are Boost's 28-day prepaid plans: 

#1
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$13 Prepaid

  • 7GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 7GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 5GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25
$13
Per 7 Day Renewal
#2
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$26 Prepaid

  • 17GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 17GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 7GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25
$26
Per 28 Day Renewal
#3
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$39 Prepaid

  • 65GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 12 May 2025. Terms Apply
$39
Per 28 Day Renewal
#4
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$49 Prepaid

  • 95GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 95GB data for first 3 recharges, then 35GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25
$49
Per 28 Day Renewal
#5
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$59 Prepaid

  • 120GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: Get 120GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 45GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25
$59
Per 28 Day Renewal
#6
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile

$74 Prepaid

  • 160GB Uncapped download speed
  • Deal: Get 160GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 90GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25
$74
Per 28 Day Renewal

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Use free public Wi-Fi in Bali


If you're really looking to save money, most restaurants and bars have free WiFi in Bali.

Mooching off WiFi doesn't mean giving up on talk and text either. Apps like Messenger, Skype, Viber and WhatsApp will let you send and receive text messages and phone calls via the internet. All apps allow free talk and text between contacts who both have the app. And if you want to make calls to those who don't, you can buy a little Skype or Viber credit.

You'll want your friends and family to install your app of choice so you can contact them and they can contact you for free. You'll also want to make sure your phone is in airplane mode to stop any accidental calls, texts or data usage that could trigger unwanted roaming fees.

You can check out maps of available Wi-Fi through sites apps like Wiman or Instabridge to help you connect on the go.

Best SIM cards for travelling in the Bali FAQs


Can you buy a Bali SIM in Australia?

If you're looking to buy an Indonesia SIM card ahead of your trip to Bali, there are websites like SimsDirect that will ship you a SIM to your Australian address, so you don't have to spend time looking for one when you arrive. Just be sure to double-check what these SIMs include, as they're often different to the SIMs you can get when you land.

Can I buy a Bali SIM online?

If you're looking to buy an Indonesia SIM online, most providers have an online store that you can use when you arrive. If you're trying to buy one from Australia, you can look at websites like SimsDirect that will ship you a SIM before you leave, or go via Airalo for an eSIM if you have a compatible device.


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