Bali Internet Speeds Outperform National Average During Peak Holiday Travel
Internet performance monitoring during the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr holiday period shows that Bali recorded faster average internet speeds than the national figure, despite a sharp increase in travel and data use. The findings, reported by Indonesia’s communications minister, point to generally stable network conditions at a time when connectivity is critical for transport coordination and public safety. The data was gathered through nationwide monitoring posts set up for the holiday season, as reported by ANTARA News.
According to the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, average national download speeds reached 95 Mbps during the monitoring period, with upload speeds of 42 Mbps. In Bali, average download speeds were higher at around 105 Mbps, suggesting stronger performance in one of Indonesia’s busiest tourism regions during peak travel.
Monitoring Results From Key Transport Hubs
The monitoring was conducted between 13 March and 24 March at joint Ramadan and Eid command posts across the country. In Badung District, Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid highlighted particularly strong connectivity at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, where internet speeds reached up to 250 Mbps during the holiday surge.
These results were observed at a time of heightened demand, as millions of Indonesians travelled for the annual Eid homecoming. The government has increasingly emphasised resilient digital infrastructure as a public service enabler, aligned with broader efforts on digital infrastructure expansion across the archipelago.
Operator Performance and Ongoing Oversight
Ministry data showed varying performance among mobile network operators in Bali. Indosat recorded the highest speed test success rate at 98.25 percent, followed by Telkomsel at 89.3 percent and XLSmart at 58.99 percent. Hafid noted that not all areas had been fully covered by testing tools, indicating that results may not yet reflect conditions across the entire island.
Monitoring operations are set to continue until 29 March to ensure consistent service through the remainder of the holiday period. This approach reflects ongoing government attention to network resilience, including preparations for higher-capacity services linked to 5G expansion initiatives.
“Operations will continue until March 29 to ensure smooth and safe homecoming travel for the public,” — Meutya Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs
Temporary Congestion and Broader Coordination
Despite the overall positive performance, temporary slowdowns were recorded between 14 March and 17 March at Gilimanuk Port, as well as on 18 March ahead of the Nyepi Day of Silence. The ministry attributed these disruptions to sudden spikes in user activity rather than underlying network faults.
Nationwide, around 500 joint monitoring posts have been deployed, combining network oversight with broader transport coordination. At airport command posts, officials also reviewed flight frequency data to ensure that communications systems remained stable and did not interfere with aviation operations during the peak travel season.
The government has framed these efforts as part of a wider commitment to reliable digital services that support safe, efficient and connected holiday travel across Indonesia, reinforcing the role of connectivity as an essential public utility.
