TL;DR: Holafly markets a Bali eSIM with unlimited data on XL and Telkomsel networks for travelers to Indonesia. The article says local SIMs in Bali require passport registration, while coverage is strong in Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Ubud, and the Bukit Peninsula, with less consistent service on Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.

Holafly offers a Bali eSIM with unlimited data on XL and Telkomsel networks in Indonesia. The article says the eSIM can be installed before departure and activated on arrival in Bali.

In Bali, local SIM cards from Telkomsel and XL Axiata are sold at the airport, Indomaret and Alfamart stores, and phone shops in tourist areas. The article says Indonesian regulations require passport registration for SIM cards, and that airport vendors handle this registration.

The article says XL and Telkomsel coverage is strong across Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Ubud, and the Bukit Peninsula, with 4G and often 5G in those areas. It says coverage is available on Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan but is less consistent than on Bali's main island, especially in remote areas.

The article presents eSIMs as an alternative to managing prepaid local SIM validity periods and top-ups during longer stays in Bali. It also says hotspot capability can support digital nomads and other travelers who need a backup to café Wi‑Fi.

Relevant questions

Which networks does Holafly use for its Bali eSIM?

Holafly's Bali eSIM uses XL and Telkomsel networks in Indonesia. The article describes the plan as offering unlimited data on those two networks.

Do travelers need passport registration for local SIM cards in Bali?

Yes. The article says Indonesian regulations require passport registration for SIM cards, and airport vendors handle that process.

Where is mobile coverage strongest in Bali according to the article?

The article says XL and Telkomsel coverage is strong in Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Ubud, and the Bukit Peninsula. It says coverage on Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan is less consistent, especially in remote areas.

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