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eSIM for Sidoarjo

This is where Surabaya's airport actually is. Install before you fly - the plan covers all of Indonesia.

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Product info

Sidoarjo eSIM plans

You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Indonesia. Validity starts after eSIM activation.

Plan details

Operators
Phone number / SMSData-only · no local number or SMS. VoIP calls work fine with your home number.
ActivationInstall now, activate anytime within 30 days. Validity starts on the first connection to a Indonesia network.
Reinstallation5 reinstalls on the same device
Speed
Hotspot / tetheringYes · share your connection with other devices
Top-upAdd data anytime in-app · same eSIM

How much mobile data you need

What's the best eSIM for Sidoarjo?

  • A short stay – 3 GB

    Maps, ride-hailing, the airport run.

  • Working in East Java – 10 GB

    Sidoarjo, Surabaya, Gresik.

  • Onward across Indonesia – 20 GB

    Java, Bali and beyond.

  • A longer posting – Unlimited

    Tethering and calls.

Coverage and network

Coverage around the airport and the delta

Indonesia mobile networks

Sidoarjo is a regency immediately south of Surabaya, and most visitors pass through it without noticing - Juanda airport is here, in the Sedati district. It is flat, densely populated and industrial, and the coverage reflects that: consistent across the built-up parts, thinner over the fish ponds.

TelkomselSmartfrenXL

Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Indonesia · June 2026

Download

62.98 Mbps

Upload

19.13 Mbps

Latency

20 ms

Global rank

#72 of 98

Sidoarjo, specifically

  • Around Juanda and Sedati: Well covered. This is the busiest airport in East Java and the network around it is built for the traffic.
  • Sidoarjo town and the Porong road: Solid 4G. The main road north into Surabaya holds signal the whole way.
  • The Lapindo mud flow: Porong has been the site of an active mud volcano since 2006, which buried several villages and is still contained behind embankments. It is an odd, bleak thing that people do visit. Coverage reaches the viewing embankments; there is nothing built out over the flow itself.
  • The shrimp and fish ponds: The coastal strip east of town is a mosaic of aquaculture ponds with few masts. Signal drops between the access tracks.
  • Commuting to Surabaya: The Porong-Waru corridor is one of the busiest commuter routes in Java and congests badly. Coverage is fine; the journey is the problem.

All of Indonesia

One plan covers the whole country, so Sidoarjo, Surabaya next door and anywhere else you fly on to are all included.

SidoarjoSurabayaMalangBromoGresikBali+ all of Indonesia

How to install eSIM

Connected in 3 steps

  1. 01

    Buy before you fly

    Choose your data plan before your trip.

    ohayu app buy before you fly for Sidoarjo eSIM
  2. 02

    Download & install

    Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.

    ohayu app download & install for Sidoarjo eSIM
  3. 03

    Land & activate

    Activate when you arrive in Indonesia. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.

    ohayu app land & activate for Sidoarjo eSIM

Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.

Arriving in Sidoarjo

Juanda is in Sidoarjo, not Surabaya

Flights sold as Surabaya land at Juanda, which sits in Sedati district here in Sidoarjo, about 12 km from the city. Free terminal Wi-Fi is available. If you are staying locally rather than heading into Surabaya, you are already where you need to be.

Juanda International Airport (SUB), Sedati
@Juanda_airport - free terminal Wi-Fi; despite the Surabaya branding the airport is in Sidoarjo

Side by side

Sidoarjo eSIM Comparison

OhayuHolaflySailyAiralo
Unlimited optionYesYesCapped dailyNo
Hotspot / tetheringAll plansDaily capYesYes
Support24/7 web & app24/7 web & app24/7 app only24/7 web & app
Device compatibility checkAutoManualManualManual
eSIM re-installationUp to 5xUp to 3xLimitedNot allowed

Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Indonesia plans as of August 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.

Frequently asked questions

Coverage

Is Sidoarjo the same as Surabaya?

No, they are separate. Sidoarjo is its own regency south of the city, and the two run together into one built-up area along the Waru corridor - which is why Juanda airport carries Surabaya's name while sitting in Sidoarjo's Sedati district. If a hotel booking says 'Surabaya airport area', it is probably here.

Where to buy a SIM card in Sidoarjo?

Operator counters at Juanda and outlets in the Sidoarjo malls, or GraPARI in Surabaya if you want the full range. Passport needed, and note the handset IMEI requirement below - between the two errands you can lose an afternoon.

What is the IMEI rule and does it affect me?

Indonesia blocks handsets that are not on its national IMEI register from local networks, usually within hours of an Indonesian SIM being inserted. It applies to locally issued SIMs and eSIMs. It does not apply to a foreign-issued roaming plan like Ohayu, which Customs counts as inbound roaming - so there is nothing to register and nothing to be cut off from.

Troubleshooting

eSIM not working in Sidoarjo?

Out over the fish ponds east of town there are real gaps between tracks. Elsewhere, make Ohayu the line used for mobile data, allow roaming for it, then flip Airplane mode once. Chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.

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