Is coverage good on Batam and Bintan?

Yes. Batam's Nagoya district and Bintan's Lagoi resort belt have strong 4G and 5G on Telkomsel and XL. It thins a little on Bintan's quieter east coast and much more on the remote Anambas and Natuna islands.

Does one Indonesia eSIM cover the whole Riau Islands?

Yes. The single national Indonesia plan works across the province - Batam, Bintan, Tanjung Pinang and beyond - on Telkomsel, Indosat and XL. The same eSIM keeps working if you carry on to Jakarta or elsewhere in Indonesia.

Riau Islands eSIM.

Name: Riau Islands travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Riau Islands, Singapore's beach escape - Batam's ferries, Bintan's resorts and remote Anambas.

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 Riau Islands

Switch your phone to the Indonesia eSIM the moment the Singapore ferry docks in Batam or Bintan - it saves you a fortune over Singapore roaming, and the ports have strong signal to activate on the spot.

Best time to visit Riau Islands

The drier months from March to October bring calmer seas for ferry crossings and beach days; the north-east monsoon can rough up the water late in the year.

Two simple ways to buy

Riau Islands eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Riau Islands eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Riau Islands — 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 Riau Islands?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Riau Islands eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Riau Islands 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

Riau Islands eSIM: your local data guide.

The Riau Islands scatter across the sea just south of Singapore, from busy Batam to Bintan's Lagoi beach resorts and the far-flung Anambas. You will want data the moment you step off the ferry - to hail a car in Batam's Nagoya district, check resort transfers on Bintan, and swap your Singapore roaming for local rates. A Riau Islands eSIM has you covered from the first jetty.

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

Landing at Batam - Hang Nadim International (BTH); most visitors instead arrive by ferry from Singapore.?

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

Riau Islands 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 Riau Islands

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

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

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Riau Islands.

Batam (Nagoya)

Batam's main districts have strong Telkomsel and XL 4G/5G, ideal for ride-hailing and ferry bookings straight off the boat.

Bintan (Lagoi)

The northern resort belt is well covered for transfers and check-ins, thinning a little on the quieter east-coast beaches.

Tanjung Pinang

The provincial capital holds steady 4G for exploring the old town and hopping across to historic Penyengat Island.

Anambas & Natuna

These remote outer islands have limited, town-focused coverage on Telkomsel, so download everything before heading out to dive.

The practical bit

Getting around Riau Islands on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Riau Islands

Grab— The main ride-hailing app in Batam and Bintan, straight from the ferry terminals.
Gojek— Bikes, cars and food delivery across Batam's Nagoya and Batam Centre areas.
Traveloka— Books flights, ferries, hotels and resort transfers around the islands.
Batam Fast— Books and stores ferry tickets between Singapore, Batam and Bintan.

How long to stay in Riau Islands

Many visit the Riau Islands as a two-to-four-day escape from Singapore, splitting a Bintan resort stay with a Batam city or shopping stopover.

How much data for Riau Islands

Light to balanced, around 1-3 GB, suits a short Riau Islands break of maps, ride-hailing and resort browsing; step up to 5 GB or more if you will work or stream by the pool.

Coverage in Riau Islands

Batam and Bintan's resort areas have strong 4G and 5G, but coverage thins on the quieter east coast and drops sharply on the remote Anambas and Natuna islands - Telkomsel reaches furthest.

Where you're headed

Discover Riau Islands.

A photographer captures a scenic tropical beach with palm trees and blue sky.

Aerial view of traditional stilt houses in Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia at sunset.

Aerial view from airplane showcasing a cityscape and coastline beneath a wing on a clear day.

Idyllic sunset view over a scenic pier leading into the calm ocean, Riau Islands, Indonesia.

How to activate your Riau Islands 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 Riau Islands

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

New to eSIM in Riau Islands?

What is a Riau Islands eSIM?

A Riau Islands eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Riau Islands 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 Riau Islands.

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 Riau Islands 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

Riau Islands eSIM questions, answered.

No - the Riau Islands are Indonesia, on a different network and pricing. Switch to the national Indonesia eSIM when your ferry docks in Batam or Bintan to avoid steep roaming; ports have strong signal to activate immediately.

Your Riau Islands 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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