Staying or just traveling in Indonesia, it is very important to stay connected with friends at home or to communicate with locals in Indonesia. In this communication process, your cellphone plays a very important role. Therefore, you need to buy an Indonesian SIM Card to stay connected, because you can’t always rely on WiFi from your hotel or apartment.
Having a fast internet connection outside your hotel or apartment, certainly helps your daily life in Jakarta, from opening maps, to translating the Indonesian words that you don’t understand. Besides, online transportation which is highly developed in Indonesia makes this application one of the things that you must have when you get to Indonesia. Therefore, buying an Indonesian SIM Card service with the internet is important when you are in this tropical country.
Top 3 Indonesian SIM Card Providers to Choose
1. Telkomsel
Telkomsel is the largest operator in Indonesia with the widest and best coverage area. Because the scope of the signal is very broad, it is suitable for you who want to take a vacation and explore remote areas in Indonesia. Also, because of the wide coverage with stable connections, the price offered by Telkomsel is the highest compared to other operators. But this price is worth the money for the service you will get. The name of the SIM card prepaid card sold by Telkomsel is called simPATI, which you can find at the nearest minimarket (Indomaret or Alfamart) with initial prices ranging from Rp10.000,00 – Rp100.000,00 (depending on the internet package inside it.)
Website:telkomsel.com
30 days-validity internet packages:
- Rp39.000,00 = 3GB
- Rp63.000,00 = 5GB
- Rp102.000,00 = 12GB
- Rp152.000,00 = 25GB
- Rp191.000,00 = 50GB
2. Indosat Ooredoo
Indosat Ooredoo is the second-largest mobile operator in Indonesia. The most popular prepaid SIM card from Indosat is IM3 which you can find at the nearest minimarket (Indomaret or Alfamart) with initial prices ranging from Rp10,000 – Rp100,000 (depends on the internet package inside it.) The monthly package price offered by this provider is more affordable than Telkomsel, with still a good signal quality. Their speed is very high in urban areas, and there are also remote areas that get this LTE high speed from Indosat.
Website: indosatooredoo.com
30 days-validity internet packages:
- Rp25.000,00 = 3GB
- Rp50.000,00 = 10 GB
- Rp75.000,00 = 18 GB
- Rp100.000,00 = 25 GB
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3. XL Axiata
XL Axiata is the third-largest mobile provider in Indonesia. XL has 4G speed that is very fast in big cities compared to its two rivals. However, XL services tend to decrease when they are in small cities. Therefore, XL is very suitable for those of you who live in big cities like Jakarta and do not want to travel out of town in the near time. You can find the XL SIM Card at the nearest minimarket (Indomaret or Alfamart) with initial prices ranging from Rp10.000,00 – Rp100.000,00 (depending on the internet package inside it.)
Website: xl.co.id
30 days-validity internet packages:
- Rp60.000,00 = 3 GB
- Rp100.000,00 = 6GB
- Rp180.000,00 = 12GB
- Rp220.000,00 = 16GB
Where to Buy Indonesian SIM Cards?
Once you arrive in Indonesia, you can immediately buy a prepaid SIM Card at airport stores. But don’t worry, in the city, you can buy a SIM Card at a convenience store, such as Indomaret and Alfamart, which can be found throughout the city. Besides, you can also buy a SIM Card online from their website for some providers.
Where to Top-up My Indonesian SIM-Cards?
You can top-up your SIM Card balance at the nearest minimarkets such as Indomaret and Alfamart. For those of you who already have Indonesian bank accounts, you can buy it directly from your account, via the ATM or mobile banking app. The top-up balance starts from Rp25.000,00 – Rp200.000,00. Another option that you can try to top-up is through e-wallet such as GoPay.
And there you have it! Some of the most common SIM Cards providers in Indonesia. If you already know which provider that you think is suitable while living in Indonesia, you should give it a try. Don’t forget to use it wisely! Don’t spend too much on calls and mobile data!
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