Comments on: Roundup of ISPs – Internet Service Providers in Bali http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/ Life is what you make it! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: kristine http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-60624 kristine Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:32:16 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-60624 Great reading all the info on here.I have just moved to Berawa Canggu for 2 years and am trying to find the best service provider.any updated info on Global Extreme would be appreciated. Thanks Kristine Great reading all the info on here.I have just moved to Berawa Canggu for 2 years and am trying to find the best service provider.any updated info on Global Extreme would be appreciated.
Thanks Kristine

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-50763 Chris Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:33:43 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-50763 <strong>AB Berawa</strong>, that's good news for everyone in Canggu looking for reliable internet connection. Global Extreme is definitely on the higher end of internet prices in Bali, but their service still seems to be good. So if money is no object and you are looking for a reliable and decently fast service while living in a more remote area, just invite them to do a survey at your place and enjoy your internet! ;-) AB Berawa, that’s good news for everyone in Canggu looking for reliable internet connection. Global Extreme is definitely on the higher end of internet prices in Bali, but their service still seems to be good. So if money is no object and you are looking for a reliable and decently fast service while living in a more remote area, just invite them to do a survey at your place and enjoy your internet!

]]> By: AB in Berawa http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-50755 AB in Berawa Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:18:08 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-50755 Hello All Just connected here in Canggu/Berawa (500 meters up from Legong Kraton Hotel, 100 meters downhill from Canggu Cafe) with Global Extreme and want to update. From all my research, it seems like "the best provider" is completely dependent on where you live. For us here, Global Extreme has been a great great experience so far. Went to the office on Friday afternoon, they sent a survey guy Saturday at noon, and Monday at their scheduled 10am time, three guys arrived to install an antenna (2M Rup) and 256kbps speed (600,000 R monthly). So far, day one of service, it's very smooth and fast. Canggu Cafe told me, on the rare occasion they have a problem, Global Extreme is super fast to respond and remedy. All that said, if you're hunting for internet here in Canggu, I 100% recommend Global Extreme. I'll update in a few days as to their reliability, as well as ability to vid skype. All the best in Bali. -AB Hello All
Just connected here in Canggu/Berawa (500 meters up from Legong Kraton Hotel, 100 meters downhill from Canggu Cafe) with Global Extreme and want to update.

From all my research, it seems like “the best provider” is completely dependent on where you live. For us here, Global Extreme has been a great great experience so far. Went to the office on Friday afternoon, they sent a survey guy Saturday at noon, and Monday at their scheduled 10am time, three guys arrived to install an antenna (2M Rup) and 256kbps speed (600,000 R monthly).

So far, day one of service, it’s very smooth and fast. Canggu Cafe told me, on the rare occasion they have a problem, Global Extreme is super fast to respond and remedy.

All that said, if you’re hunting for internet here in Canggu, I 100% recommend Global Extreme. I’ll update in a few days as to their reliability, as well as ability to vid skype.

All the best in Bali. -AB

]]> By: AB in Berawa http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-50511 AB in Berawa Thu, 25 Nov 2010 22:44:36 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-50511 Price Not Important, Speed Is Everything. Hello all Anyone know the answer to this Bali internet provider riddle? (I don't have a telephone line as an option.) I will put up a pole or launch my own satellite if it helps. All insights/suggestions appreciated. -AB Price Not Important, Speed Is Everything.

Hello all

Anyone know the answer to this Bali internet provider riddle? (I don’t have a telephone line as an option.) I will put up a pole or launch my own satellite if it helps.

All insights/suggestions appreciated. -AB

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-48499 Chris Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:07:47 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-48499 Welcome to Bali <strong>natalie</strong>. It's perfectly normal that one day things work, another day not. Better have a backup solution ready. Just buy another SIM card and try another provider to use as an alternative. Ah, the Smart is CDMA, right? Then the USB dongle won't work with Indosat, XL or Simpati, might need a GSM/3G one. If there is no phone line installed in your area or at your neighbors house, it can take forever to get one. Especially, if you only rent and are not the owner. Maybe ask the owner, if he can help you with getting a line. But be prepared to pay more than usual. Unlimited Internet Access is almost impossible in Bali, if not a dedicated solution. Most 'Unlimited' options of the mobile providers have a volume cap, after which the speed drops to almost a standstill (or maximum modem speed). That's unfortunately still the reality, especially in your area. :( Welcome to Bali natalie. It’s perfectly normal that one day things work, another day not. Better have a backup solution ready.

Just buy another SIM card and try another provider to use as an alternative. Ah, the Smart is CDMA, right? Then the USB dongle won’t work with Indosat, XL or Simpati, might need a GSM/3G one.

If there is no phone line installed in your area or at your neighbors house, it can take forever to get one. Especially, if you only rent and are not the owner. Maybe ask the owner, if he can help you with getting a line. But be prepared to pay more than usual.

Unlimited Internet Access is almost impossible in Bali, if not a dedicated solution. Most ‘Unlimited’ options of the mobile providers have a volume cap, after which the speed drops to almost a standstill (or maximum modem speed).

That’s unfortunately still the reality, especially in your area.

]]> By: natalie http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-48492 natalie Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:33:48 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-48492 I am using the Smart EV-DO since 1 month now, and when i signed up it worked ok. Now a few weeks later, i cannot even make a proper video skype call in the evenings. ( seminyak/kerobokan area). I called to complain, and they tell you they will get back to you within 2 weeks notice ???!!! Im having Global Extreme in my office in Kerobokan, wich seems still the most reliable option. Does anybody has updates, of a better option, unlimited internet access? how long does it take to get a phone line and speedy installed? thanks I am using the Smart EV-DO since 1 month now, and when i signed up it worked ok. Now a few weeks later, i cannot even make a proper video skype call in the evenings. ( seminyak/kerobokan area). I called to complain, and they tell you they will get back to you within 2 weeks notice ???!!! Im having Global Extreme in my office in Kerobokan, wich seems still the most reliable option.
Does anybody has updates, of a better option, unlimited internet access? how long does it take to get a phone line and speedy installed? thanks

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47226 Chris Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:37:28 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47226 Yeah <strong>Don</strong>, that's really the problem in Indonesia, as elsewhere also. When <a href="http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/">I started with XL's 3G just 3 years back</a> here in Bali, it was really cool and almost reliable. Just 12 months down the road - as more people subscribed to it - <a href="http://www.nomad4ever.com/2008/08/13/update-xls-3g-internet-problems-its-seriously-broken-in-indonesia/">it became almost unusable</a>, which hasn't changed ever since. Clearly the capacities are not up to its usage. Now I barely use it for my mobile phone, but it works less time than it does at all. So it's not really a good internet option anymore. I wonder, what's the problem here in Indonesia? You have many companies, great competition, but the service quality is really abysmal. Xl, Telkomsel Flash, Indosat - it's merely the same problems with all of them. Compare that with the Philippines, where you mainly have only 2 big providers - but <a href="http://www.nomad4ever.com/2009/08/17/3gumts-internet-smartbro-or-globe-tattoo-in-the-philippines/">they are years ahead</a> of Indonesia in terms of service quality and coverage. Seriously, I wish you best of luck with this CDMA/EVDO solution! Am just a bit concerned, as I don't know of any place, where this technology has proven its reliability under real life conditions. ;-) Yeah Don, that’s really the problem in Indonesia, as elsewhere also. When I started with XL’s 3G just 3 years back here in Bali, it was really cool and almost reliable. Just 12 months down the road – as more people subscribed to it – it became almost unusable, which hasn’t changed ever since. Clearly the capacities are not up to its usage. Now I barely use it for my mobile phone, but it works less time than it does at all.

So it’s not really a good internet option anymore.

I wonder, what’s the problem here in Indonesia? You have many companies, great competition, but the service quality is really abysmal. Xl, Telkomsel Flash, Indosat – it’s merely the same problems with all of them.

Compare that with the Philippines, where you mainly have only 2 big providers – but they are years ahead of Indonesia in terms of service quality and coverage.

Seriously, I wish you best of luck with this CDMA/EVDO solution! Am just a bit concerned, as I don’t know of any place, where this technology has proven its reliability under real life conditions.

]]> By: Don http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47208 Don Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:37:58 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47208 Hi Chris and thanks for your quick response :) I haven't used it yet but according to this guy (http://javamilk.com/2009/04/30/smart-internet-unlimited/) the service used to be good in Jakarta, about 0.7 Mbit, but as more people subscribed it dropped down to 0,3-0,5 Mbit but still decent and the cheapest solution for true Unlimited service it seems. EVDO is the next generation CDMA and allows for higher speeds. I will probably try this service when I get to Bali, provided my area is covered. Kind Regards Don Hi Chris and thanks for your quick response

I haven’t used it yet but according to this guy (http://javamilk.com/2009/04/30/smart-internet-unlimited/) the service used to be good in Jakarta, about 0.7 Mbit, but as more people subscribed it dropped down to 0,3-0,5 Mbit but still decent and the cheapest solution for true Unlimited service it seems. EVDO is the next generation CDMA and allows for higher speeds. I will probably try this service when I get to Bali, provided my area is covered.

Kind Regards

Don

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47206 Chris Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:00:35 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47206 <strong>Don</strong>, internet is still a sad chapter here in Bali, although I wouldn't go as far as Sergey in comment #60. The Smart EVDO service seems to be already available in Bali, as there was a huge advertising billboard for 2 months a few weeks back on one of the main intersections (Jl Sunset near Carrefour). They offered unlimited internet for 888.000 Rupiah for 3 months including hardware dongle, if I'm not wrong....however....this solution is CDMA based, so I wouldn't expect too much performance from it. Right now, I don't know anyone who is using it, so no 1st or 2nd hand experience from my side. Did you use it in other parts of Indonesia already? How is the service quality? Don, internet is still a sad chapter here in Bali, although I wouldn’t go as far as Sergey in comment #60.

The Smart EVDO service seems to be already available in Bali, as there was a huge advertising billboard for 2 months a few weeks back on one of the main intersections (Jl Sunset near Carrefour). They offered unlimited internet for 888.000 Rupiah for 3 months including hardware dongle, if I’m not wrong….however….this solution is CDMA based, so I wouldn’t expect too much performance from it.

Right now, I don’t know anyone who is using it, so no 1st or 2nd hand experience from my side. Did you use it in other parts of Indonesia already? How is the service quality?

]]> By: Don http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47203 Don Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:16:16 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/01/03/roundup-of-isps-internet-service-providers-in-bali/#comment-47203 Hi and thanks for good info. I'm about to stay in Bali for at least 1 year in the Cangu area. Since I'm dependent on an internet connection I've been looking around. I don't need very high speed (384 kb minimum) as long as it's solid, but I need unlimited (not semi-unlimited with speed penalty) transfer. By far the best option seems to be Smart-Telecom's EVDO alternative, which is not yet available in Bali. However, according to information I found on their web site, they will start covering Bali during 2010. Do you know anything more about this? Any suggestions for options covering my needs are highly welcome. Regards, Don Hi and thanks for good info.

I’m about to stay in Bali for at least 1 year in the Cangu area. Since I’m dependent on an internet connection I’ve been looking around. I don’t need very high speed (384 kb minimum) as long as it’s solid, but I need unlimited (not semi-unlimited with speed penalty) transfer.

By far the best option seems to be Smart-Telecom’s EVDO alternative, which is not yet available in Bali. However, according to information I found on their web site, they will start covering Bali during 2010. Do you know anything more about this?

Any suggestions for options covering my needs are highly welcome.

Regards,

Don

]]>