Does one Indonesia eSIM cover both Bromo and Ijen?

Yes. The single national Indonesia plan roams across East Java on Telkomsel, Indosat and XL, covering Surabaya, Malang, Bromo and Banyuwangi for Ijen. It keeps working too if you carry on by ferry to Bali.

Can I stay online on the Surabaya to Malang train?

Mostly, yes. The line is well covered around towns and stations, good enough to stream or hotspot for much of the two-hour ride, with occasional dips as you climb through the hills toward Malang.

East Java eSIM.

Name: East Java travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

East Java, land of Bromo's sunrise caldera, Ijen's blue fire and buzzing Surabaya.

from $3.14/day · unlimited dataAll of Indonesia (Bali) →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.80$0.68/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.80

Good to know in East Java

The classic Bromo and Ijen sunrise trips start around 2-3am from separate bases, so download offline maps and share your live location with your driver the night before - mountain signal is unreliable in the dark.

Best time to visit East Java

Come in the dry months of May to October for clear Bromo sunrises and safer Ijen hikes; the crater trails often close during heavy rain.

Two simple ways to buy

East Java eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every East Java eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in East Java — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in East Java?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your East Java eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in East Java are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

East Java eSIM: your local data guide.

East Java is Indonesia's volcano country, where pre-dawn jeep runs climb to the Bromo caldera and hikers chase Ijen's electric-blue flames above Banyuwangi. Between the port city of Surabaya and cool, colonial Malang you will lean on data for jeep bookings, sunrise timings and Tumpak Sewu's slippery trails. An East Java eSIM keeps you connected across it all.

One eSIM for East Java and all of Indonesia (Bali). It's the national Indonesia (Bali) eSIM — from $3.14/day with unlimited data, working the same in East Java as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Surabaya - Juanda International (SUB).?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

East Java eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.68

$6.80

−53%

15 days3GB

$0.45

$6.80

−69%

30 days5GB

$0.26

$7.71

−82%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in East Java

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

East Java eSIM from $3.14/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in East Java.

Surabaya

Indonesia's second city has excellent Telkomsel and XL 5G, ideal for ride-hailing and last-minute train bookings.

Malang & Batu

These highland towns hold steady 4G for cafe-hopping, apple-orchard trips and arranging Bromo tours.

Mount Bromo (Tengger)

Coverage is patchy on the sea-of-sand and at the viewpoints, so screenshot your sunrise meeting point before the 3am jeep departs.

Kawah Ijen (Banyuwangi)

Banyuwangi town is well covered, but the pre-dawn hike to the blue fire has little to no signal - go with your guide, not your phone.

The practical bit

Getting around East Java on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in East Java

Gojek— The go-to super-app for bikes, cars, food and payments in Surabaya and Malang.
Grab— Solid ride-hailing and delivery across East Java's cities and Juanda airport.
Access by KAI— Books and stores intercity tickets on the busy Surabaya-Malang-Banyuwangi rail lines.
Traveloka— Handy for flights, trains, hotels and Bromo or Ijen tour bookings.

How long to stay in East Java

Give East Java four to six days to link Surabaya or Malang with the big pre-dawn hits - Bromo's caldera sunrise, Ijen's blue fire and the Tumpak Sewu waterfall.

How much data for East Java

Plan on a balanced 3-5 GB for a week in East Java - maps, jeep and tour coordination and photo uploads eat data, and Unlimited makes sense if you will hotspot or livestream sunrises.

Coverage in East Java

Surabaya, Malang and Banyuwangi carry strong 4G and 5G, but the Tengger caldera around Bromo, the Ijen crater hike and Semeru's slopes drop to weak or no signal, so download maps first.

Where you're headed

Discover East Java.

Sunrise over Mount Bromo in East Java, showcasing volcanic landscape and steam clouds.

Breathtaking view of Mount Batur's volcanic landscape in Bali, Indonesia during the daytime.

Stunning aerial view of an Indonesian village and rice fields under a colorful sunset sky.

Historic Hindu temple in lush landscape under a vivid blue sky, perfect for cultural and travel themes.

How to activate your East Java eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in East Java

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in East Java?

What is a East Java eSIM?

A East Java eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local East Java data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for East Java.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Indonesia (Bali).

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Indonesia (Bali)'s partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Telkomsel
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison
XL Axiata
Smartfren

Popular places covered

BaliJakartaUbudYogyakartaCangguLombokGili IslandsLabuan Bajo

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your East Java eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

East Java eSIM questions, answered.

Not reliably. The Tengger caldera, sea-of-sand and viewpoints have weak, patchy coverage, strongest on Telkomsel. Sort your jeep, tickets and meeting point over 4G in Probolinggo or Cemoro Lawang beforehand, then rely on offline maps up top.

Your East Java eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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