Making sure there is suitable wifi for remote workers in Ubud is likely to be a huge factor in your considerations as you contemplate a move to Bali. After all, good wifi is essential to remote workers' ability to be productive, deliver on deadlines and take on new projects. In general, Bali has developed a great infrastructure aimed at catering to the needs to expats and remote workers on the island.
Nonetheless, it is important to note that the best connections are still located on the southern coast of the island and that the further inland and north you go, the less reliable connections can get.
Wifi for remote workers in Ubud is decent, with average speeds of around 5-10 Mbps and you should generally not expect speeds superior to 20 Mbps. Remote workers in Ubud will not want to miss working at some of the city's iconic cafes and one of the best things about these is that the wifi in them can generally be quite reliable and with decent speeds.
Of course, you are advised to visit during less crowded times or consider cafes away from the city center if you need a strong connection that is not affected by high demand.
Ubud's wifi cafes are particularly great because they provide all the comforts a remote workers might need — with great menus, comfortable seating and sweeping views of the steep, green hills surrounding Ubud, they are perfect spaces to get some work done in the city. Our favorite wifi cafes in Ubud for remote workers include KAFE, Littletalks and MOTHER.
The best wifi for remote workers in Ubud can be found at some of the city's many co-working spaces. The membership fees charged by these spaces allow them in many cases to contract higher-grade connectivity which may not be widespread available elsewhere on the island.
Beyond great wifi, coworking spaces offer the opportunity to connect with other individuals in what has come to be called the "Capital of Digital Nomads" — coworking spaces seek to foster strong personal and professional bonds between remote workers from across a variety of industries. Some of our favorite coworking spaces for remote workers in Ubud include Hubud, Roam and Outpost.
It is recommended for remote workers in Ubud to get a sense of what the wifi situation will be in their accommodation before they arrive, especially if they rely on strong and stable connections. Most AirBnBs around the city will have stable connections and hotels are likely have the best options in terms of wifi for remote workers in Ubud, but some guesthouses and villas around the city may experience shortages during rainy periods or high demand. As such, it is a good idea to be in contact with your host or landlord about this and try to carry out a speed check to verify if the available speeds are suitable for you.
It is safe to conclude that wifi speeds in Ubud are not particularly excellent. Low speeds during periods of high demand and outages during rainy periods can be a serious annoyance for remote workers here. Nonetheless, cafes and coworking spaces in particular offer excellent wifi options to customers and members. Alternatively, you can always head over to the airport with your laptop and take advantage of the free internet there, which in 2015 was ranked as the 6th fastest airport Wifi network in the world by Rotten wifi!
For more information about living in Ubud as a remote worker, check out our complete Ubud guide.