DriftAsia Reference

Indonesia
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Indonesia, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAsia eSIM plans for Indonesia shown on this page use Telkomsel, Smartfren, XL Axiata, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and offer 4G/5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorTelkomsel
Local SIM$6-12
Operators in our plans4

Telkomsel dominant on outer islands; Bali well covered, remote dive sites weak.

51 MSI80 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Indonesia, by underlying operator.

Telkomsel: 50% (89 plans) XL Axiata: 18% (32 plans) Smartfren: 18% (32 plans) Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison: 14% (24 plans) 4 OPERATORS
  • Telkomsel50%
  • XL Axiata18%
  • Smartfren18%
  • Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison14%

Network at a glance

Telkomsel is the network most travellers lean on in Indonesia. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 51, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has risen from $0.86 per GB in April 2026 to $1.08 in August 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Indonesia, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Telkomsel#1
Owner
Telkom Indonesia
Network
5G
5G
5G since May 2021
Plans we carry
89
XL Axiata#3
Owner
Axiata Group (Malaisie)
Network
4G
5G
5G since August 2022
Plans we carry
32
Smartfren#4
Owner
Sinar Mas Group
Network
4G
Plans we carry
32
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison#2
Owner
Ooredoo + CK Hutchison
Network
5G
5G
5G since June 2022
Plans we carry
24

Common questions

Which operator is best in Indonesia?

Telkomsel offers the widest reach for most travellers. Telkomsel dominant on outer islands; Bali well covered, remote dive sites weak. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Indonesia have 5G?

Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.

How much is a local SIM in Indonesia?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $6-12. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Indonesia eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 4 operators in Indonesia. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Indonesia run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.