Minister of Communication and Digital: Bali's Internet Speed Exceeds National Average During Long Holiday

Minister of Communication and Digital (Menkomdigi) Meutya Hafid stated that the internet network speed in Bali Province is above the national average during the establishment of the Joint Post for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr (Rafi) 2026 or the long holiday period. “Nationally, the frequency is quite good with an average download speed of 95 Mbps and upload speed of 42 Mbps, meaning it is well maintained, but specifically in Bali, the average is around 105 Mbps, so it is above the national average,” she said. Speaking in Badung Regency on Tuesday, Meutya conveyed that this data was obtained from observations during the Joint Post Rafi 2026 from 13 March to 24 March. Upon closer examination, at Ngurah Rai International Airport alone, the internet network speed reached 250 Mbps, so Meutya expressed thanks for the hard work of all mobile operators in maintaining connectivity during the long holiday momentum and Eid traffic flow. Looking at the service performance for the whole of Bali, the Ministry of Communication and Digital found that the operator with the highest speed test success rate is Indosat with a success ratio of 98.25 percent, followed by Telkomsel at 89.3 percent, and XLSmart at 58.99 percent. However, not all areas of Bali have been covered by the testing equipment yet, so it will continue to be pursued until the closure of the Joint Post Rafi 2026 on 29 March. “So, God willing, this will operate until the 29th; we will close on 29 March to ensure smooth and safe homecoming for travellers and holidays for everyone,” Meutya said. Although the internet network speed in Bali has been above average over the last 12 days, the Ministry of Communication and Digital does not rule out the fact that on certain days, there was a decline in network performance. For example, from 14-17 March, a decline occurred in the Gilimanuk Port area, but the Ministry’s Digital Infrastructure Data and Information Service Team immediately coordinated with mobile operators and it was promptly handled. Additionally, there was a note on 18 March during Hari Pengerupukan or the day before Nyepi Day, when Balinese community activities increased, leading to a decline in performance. “There is a slight note, like on the 18th there was a cultural activity one day before Nyepi, and for the first time in history perhaps, Nyepi is close to Eid, really only differing by one or two days, so on the 18th there were disruptions at several points,” said the Minister. The 500 Joint Posts Rafi 2026 across Indonesia are not only used to monitor the internet network; at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Minister Meutya also checked flight frequencies. This was done to ensure that the communication network is maintained and does not affect flight safety during the dense traffic of the long holiday. “It was reported that frequency interference is not much, only disruptions under 30 seconds, meaning it does not endanger flights, so flights are safe, but we entrust that it be continuously maintained at least until the 29th,” said the Minister.