Comments on: 3G Wireless – finally affordable Internet for the Island of the Gods? http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/ Life is what you make it! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Serge Gluhov http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-50974 Serge Gluhov Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:45:01 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-50974 1) you need to live different places in bali? then you should buy something mobile - like few simcards and activate 3g on them. If you will not buy any 3g discounter package you will spend more than 100 bucks a month but your traffic will be prioritized. You can "pulsa" add money on them anywhere in bali - all you need to know is just number. 2) if you have few hours you can get modem from smart - it is cheaper and faster than 3g. 3) most of wireless operators are non reliable at all in bali, expect minimum 1 day downtime per month. 4) VPN - you can do it be youself- that is easy. Nobody will shape it. They dont shape torrents also. 1) you need to live different places in bali? then you should buy something mobile – like few simcards and activate 3g on them. If you will not buy any 3g discounter package you will spend more than 100 bucks a month but your traffic will be prioritized. You can “pulsa” add money on them anywhere in bali – all you need to know is just number.
2) if you have few hours you can get modem from smart – it is cheaper and faster than 3g.
3) most of wireless operators are non reliable at all in bali, expect minimum 1 day downtime per month.
4) VPN – you can do it be youself- that is easy. Nobody will shape it. They dont shape torrents also.

]]> By: Marc http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-50973 Marc Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:54:10 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-50973 Hi all, Great posts, I basically read them all but after I noticed the time frame being between 2008 and 2010. I'll be in Bali for a month between January and February, initially I though for vacations but I renewed a contract and I'll have to work from there, I'll require VPN (back in Canada) and use my VM. Since things appears to change quite fast in Bali, what would you guys recommend now for my needs? Note that since I really have to deliver some work, I don't really care about the price, I need something reliable, I plan to stay in Kuta/Legian/Seminyak area, perhaps Ubud as well but don't mind staying at 1 location for reliable connectivity. Thanks for any feedback, Cheers, Happy New Year 2011 :) Marc Hi all,

Great posts, I basically read them all but after I noticed the time frame being between 2008 and 2010.

I’ll be in Bali for a month between January and February, initially I though for vacations but I renewed a contract and I’ll have to work from there, I’ll require VPN (back in Canada) and use my VM.

Since things appears to change quite fast in Bali, what would you guys recommend now for my needs?

Note that since I really have to deliver some work, I don’t really care about the price, I need something reliable, I plan to stay in Kuta/Legian/Seminyak area, perhaps Ubud as well but don’t mind staying at 1 location for reliable connectivity.

Thanks for any feedback,

Cheers, Happy New Year 2011

Marc

]]> By: Alex http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-49350 Alex Sat, 09 Oct 2010 03:15:30 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-49350 woww, this page gets longer since last time I comment on May 14th 2009. Long input below from me as professional internet setup here in Bali. Telkomsel is a government-owned telco, so expect inefficient and incompetent service. Visit their central office on Jalan Diponogoro, next to Rimo, then you'll queue for at least one hour before greeted by a nice and pretty lady that only smile without able to solve any problem nor answer any query. Sorry to say, but those ladies are more like baby doll to hang out on Sat night :) As alternative of 3G / HSDPA system of GSM network, I've been working closely and sell Smart modem and router since they arrive in Bali here. Their website and coverage page is not updated regularly, so you just need to borrow a modem and try it at your place before deciding to purchase one. Or simply pay a computer service for a site visit and survey any internet possibility on the establishment. Save so much time, money, and energy throughout the process. Smart office has only two competent customer service standing by, so bear the queueing for 1.5 hour just for queueing. End of 2009, Smart introduced the 7.2Mbps technology and recorded in Indonesia Record Museum as the fastest internet technology over cellular based network. I was one of the invitation at Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. However until now, there is no supporting device (modem) capable of this speed. In fact, Smart's speed and quality of service has dropped so much until this moment due to very high user. FYI, the best speed I could record on Smart router is 2.8Mbps for their CDMA EVDO technology. It was tested on November 7th 2009, by Mimpi Resort next to Four Season Hotel Jimbaran. I sold the router straight away ;) Streaming TV, Youtube, and Skype at the same time was unbelievably capable in Bali. Reached 1.5Mbps at Jalan Dewi Sri, Sunset Road, some time early 2010. It was 1Mbps stable speed and reliability on Yamaha motor centre on Jalan Diponogoro. Average speed for Denpasar area is in hundreds kbps. Again,... different area means different speed. Canggu area beyond Canggu Club is only 100kbps average. At Canggu Deli itself, reached 600kbps. Meaning their antenna tower must be somewhere south of Canggu Club. I've got many call-out for internet possibility in Canggu area and no connection any better than this unless you have a phone line compatible for ADSL. XL has now have a special card for unlimited-time based internet use. It comes pre-set ready for internet so saving the pain of calling their no-brainer operator for activation. Speed is limited to 256kbps or 512kbps if you pay more. Indosat? Well, the truth about Indosat 3G / HSDPA network is they have very strong and valid support and infrastructure in Sumatra and Java islands but definitely not outside these two island of Indonesia. It is related to the history background of the company which was originally a government-owned telco, Java-centered marketing. If you are amongst the very rare happy customer of Indosat 3G, then carry on and keep silent. +62 8311 819 816, +62 361 7437138, +62 818 548 095. Try other number if one fail. woww, this page gets longer since last time I comment on May 14th 2009. Long input below from me as professional internet setup here in Bali.

Telkomsel is a government-owned telco, so expect inefficient and incompetent service. Visit their central office on Jalan Diponogoro, next to Rimo, then you’ll queue for at least one hour before greeted by a nice and pretty lady that only smile without able to solve any problem nor answer any query. Sorry to say, but those ladies are more like baby doll to hang out on Sat night

As alternative of 3G / HSDPA system of GSM network, I’ve been working closely and sell Smart modem and router since they arrive in Bali here. Their website and coverage page is not updated regularly, so you just need to borrow a modem and try it at your place before deciding to purchase one. Or simply pay a computer service for a site visit and survey any internet possibility on the establishment. Save so much time, money, and energy throughout the process. Smart office has only two competent customer service standing by, so bear the queueing for 1.5 hour just for queueing.

End of 2009, Smart introduced the 7.2Mbps technology and recorded in Indonesia Record Museum as the fastest internet technology over cellular based network. I was one of the invitation at Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. However until now, there is no supporting device (modem) capable of this speed. In fact, Smart’s speed and quality of service has dropped so much until this moment due to very high user.

FYI, the best speed I could record on Smart router is 2.8Mbps for their CDMA EVDO technology. It was tested on November 7th 2009, by Mimpi Resort next to Four Season Hotel Jimbaran. I sold the router straight away ;)
Streaming TV, Youtube, and Skype at the same time was unbelievably capable in Bali.

Reached 1.5Mbps at Jalan Dewi Sri, Sunset Road, some time early 2010. It was 1Mbps stable speed and reliability on Yamaha motor centre on Jalan Diponogoro. Average speed for Denpasar area is in hundreds kbps.

Again,… different area means different speed. Canggu area beyond Canggu Club is only 100kbps average. At Canggu Deli itself, reached 600kbps. Meaning their antenna tower must be somewhere south of Canggu Club. I’ve got many call-out for internet possibility in Canggu area and no connection any better than this unless you have a phone line compatible for ADSL.

XL has now have a special card for unlimited-time based internet use. It comes pre-set ready for internet so saving the pain of calling their no-brainer operator for activation. Speed is limited to 256kbps or 512kbps if you pay more.

Indosat? Well, the truth about Indosat 3G / HSDPA network is they have very strong and valid support and infrastructure in Sumatra and Java islands but definitely not outside these two island of Indonesia. It is related to the history background of the company which was originally a government-owned telco, Java-centered marketing. If you are amongst the very rare happy customer of Indosat 3G, then carry on and keep silent.

+62 8311 819 816, +62 361 7437138, +62 818 548 095.
Try other number if one fail.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47967 Chris Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:34:45 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47967 <strong>Sergey</strong>, <strong>Rob</strong> and <strong>Jurgen</strong>, nice info about that Smart Service. Doesn't look too bad after all, if it works in your area and you are happy with the speed. And if it's really unlimited and un-capped (dropping to much lower speeds after reach cap, like Indosat or Telkomsel 'Unlimited' offers), then it really sounds like a good deal for one average monthly charge. Sergey, Rob and Jurgen, nice info about that Smart Service. Doesn’t look too bad after all, if it works in your area and you are happy with the speed. And if it’s really unlimited and un-capped (dropping to much lower speeds after reach cap, like Indosat or Telkomsel ‘Unlimited’ offers), then it really sounds like a good deal for one average monthly charge.

]]> By: Jurgen http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47964 Jurgen Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:27:24 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47964 <strong>Rob</strong>, the text on SMART's Website is obviously outdated. You can find the EVDO coverage for Bali here: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/data/jangkauan_smart.php I personally tested their services using their 3G-Wifi-Router in Seminyak area with full EVDO signal strength and had results of 200-350 kBit/s. A bit disappointing regarding to their offer. Positive thing about SMART is that you don't have to buy their package blindfoldly. You just tell them where you live and they send a representative with all the equipment over to your place. In this way you can try out before you buy Rob, the text on SMART’s Website is obviously outdated. You can find the EVDO coverage for Bali here: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/data/jangkauan_smart.php
I personally tested their services using their 3G-Wifi-Router in Seminyak area with full EVDO signal strength and had results of 200-350 kBit/s. A bit disappointing regarding to their offer. Positive thing about SMART is that you don’t have to buy their package blindfoldly. You just tell them where you live and they send a representative with all the equipment over to your place. In this way you can try out before you buy

]]> By: Rob http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47959 Rob Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:12:27 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47959 Interesting info about Smart service in Bali. This page: http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/index.php?module=content&method=detail&id=39 Says: ... akses berkecepatan tinggi (EVDO) di daerah JABODETABEK. Diluar JABODETABEK kecepatan yang didapat hanya CDMA 2000 1x. JABODETABEK does not include Bali - so SMART say they only runa CDMA 1x speeds. And Wikipedia says: "The 1X standard supports packet data speeds of up to 153 kbps" But it is quite possible the SMART www site is simply incorrect or has not been updated. Sergey: Have you personally seen speeds above 150 kbps in Bali? Rob Interesting info about Smart service in Bali.

This page:
http://www.smart-telecom.co.id/index.php?module=content&method=detail&id=39

Says:
… akses berkecepatan tinggi (EVDO) di daerah JABODETABEK. Diluar JABODETABEK kecepatan yang didapat hanya CDMA 2000 1x.

JABODETABEK does not include Bali – so SMART say they only runa CDMA 1x speeds. And Wikipedia says: “The 1X standard supports packet data speeds of up to 153 kbps”

But it is quite possible the SMART www site is simply incorrect or has not been updated.

Sergey: Have you personally seen speeds above 150 kbps in Bali?

Rob

]]> By: Sergey http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47955 Sergey Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:48:08 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47955 Currenly - the smart with EVDO is winner in bali. Stick cost 976k and gives 3 months for free, after that - 400k per month. Speed are 0.5- 3 mbs, not limited traffic. No need any documents to buy it. If you go and buy i would recomend buying not usb dongle but Evdo router from them - it has much better reception range. Currenly – the smart with EVDO is winner in bali. Stick cost 976k and gives 3 months for free, after that – 400k per month.
Speed are 0.5- 3 mbs, not limited traffic. No need any documents to buy it.

If you go and buy i would recomend buying not usb dongle but Evdo router from them – it has much better reception range.

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47934 Chris Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:39:24 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47934 These days it's hard to predict and to give a general recommendation, <strong>Maxim</strong>. Telkomsel (Flash), Indosat (IM2/IM3), Axxis, Smart (CDMA-based) all offer besides XL so-called 3G or wireless 'broadband' services in Bali. But reliability, network coverage, speed and throughput can be completely different in the area you are in. The cheapest way before committing to any service provider should be to buy a small prepaid SIM card for 5-15K Rupiah and give it a test drive in your unlocked modem in your area. These days it’s hard to predict and to give a general recommendation, Maxim. Telkomsel (Flash), Indosat (IM2/IM3), Axxis, Smart (CDMA-based) all offer besides XL so-called 3G or wireless ‘broadband’ services in Bali. But reliability, network coverage, speed and throughput can be completely different in the area you are in. The cheapest way before committing to any service provider should be to buy a small prepaid SIM card for 5-15K Rupiah and give it a test drive in your unlocked modem in your area.

]]> By: Maxim http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47932 Maxim Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:26:43 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47932 Hi Chris, What could you advice then instead of XL 3G? Thank you in advance, Maxim Hi Chris,
What could you advice then instead of XL 3G?

Thank you in advance,
Maxim

]]> By: Chris http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47929 Chris Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:12:22 +0000 http://www.nomad4ever.com/2007/07/12/3g-wireless-finally-affordable-internet-for-the-island-of-the-gods/#comment-47929 An unlocked 3G modem for GSM network is all you would need. And definitely look into the other carrier's options, as XL for me would now be the last choice. They are now more expensive and unreliable than ever, compared to the competition. :( An unlocked 3G modem for GSM network is all you would need. And definitely look into the other carrier’s options, as XL for me would now be the last choice. They are now more expensive and unreliable than ever, compared to the competition.

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