Indonesia – known for its many active volcanoes, for being the largest archipelago in the world & its many paradises.
The country is also popular with Digital Nomads, who love to flock and live in Bali (Denpasar) because it is just too beautiful.
Perhaps I should live there for a while too 😏.
Being part of Southeast Asia, Indonesia is one of the cheaper travel destinations out there.
And also within the region.
While there are many things you can do in the country, such as soaking up all the sun at the beach to exploring mosques, there is certainly one thing you will do…
Sharing your experience online 🤳🏿.
What you should not do, in many cases, is roam internationally in Indonesia.
International roaming can be expensive, which is why I advocate for local prepaid SIM cards or eSIMs.
Those are often inexpensive and allow you to enjoy local rates.
And oh boy, the rates are low in Indonesia – even though things may feel expensive when you walk around with 100 000 IDR bank notes..
So, how much do SIM cards cost in Indonesia?
You can get an Indonesian SIM card for 5000 IDR (0.30 USD) from Telkomsel and IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), between 21 000 IDR (1.35 USD) to 68 000 IDR (4.35 USD) from XL Axiata & between 16 000 IDR (1.05 USD) to 100 000 IDR (6.40 USD) from Smartfren in their stores. SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including (Jakarta) Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Those prices are not too bad, right?
Just wait until how much data-featured plans cost.
You will not find plans priced this well in the European Union that easily – that is for sure!
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Indonesia. Let's go.
Original publication: 14th of December 2019. Last updated: 1st of March 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Indonesia?
Indonesia has four mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Telkomsel
- Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo)
- XL Axiata
- Smartfren
Anyone living in or visiting Indonesia can buy an Indonesian SIM card with some restrictions, and you do have to comply with Indonesia's SIM card registration regulations.
The main restriction is that you can only have three active SIM cards in your name in Indonesia.
At least… that is when you use the self-registration service.
But travelers cannot use self-registration because you need a local ID for it.
Anyone, including tourists, who want to register a fourth SIM card can do so by visiting the store of the mobile operator of choice.
So yeah, if you are someone like me who wants to test all easily accessible SIM cards for travelers, you can 🤪.
Besides those restrictions, you are free to use Indonesian SIM cards.
Regarding the registration requirements, you must show your passport at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy an Indonesian SIM Card (+Prices)?
You can expect to pay the following for Indonesian SIM cards:
- Telkomsel: 7500 IDR
- IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison): 5000 IDR, 15 000 IDR, 37 000 IDR & 65 000 IDR
- XL Axiata: 21 000 IDR, 46 000 IDR & 68 000 IDR
- Smartfren: 16 000 IDR, 30 000 IDR, 40 000 IDR, 60 000 IDR, 100 000 IDR
Be aware that SIM cards sold at airports can be more expensive than the prices mentioned earlier.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) to your currency (let's say MYR – Malaysian Ringgit) exchange rates.
For reference, below are some exchange rates between IDR and USD (US Dollars):
- 1000 IDR = 0.65 USD
- 10 000 IDR = 0.65 USD
- 100 000 IDR = 6.40 USD
- 1 000 000 IDR = 63.80 USD
- 10 000 000 IDR = 637.85 USD
For any other currency, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Indonesia
The use of (travel) eSIMs has exploded in recent years.
Not only do more phones have eSIM capability (some US-sold iPhones are eSIM-only), but the number of providers adopting technology has proliferated as well.
This includes local mobile operators offering eSIM and platforms selling eSIMs (travel eSIMs).
If you want a local Indonesian eSIM, you can get one from Smartfren.
But remember that you have to comply with Indonesia's SIM card registration regulations, even when you get an Indonesian eSIM.
If you do not wish to deal with registration for whatever reason, like privacy, consider getting a travel eSIM for Indonesia.
Many eSIM providers have eSIMs for Indonesia only, eSIMs for multiple Asian destinations & even global eSIMs, which I discuss in my Indonesia eSIM buying guide.
Here is a quick introduction to your Indonesia travel eSIM options:
- Airalo: Indotel (Indonesia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Indonesia
- Holafly: Indonesia & Asia – all variants include unlimited data
- Nomad: Indonesia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
- SimOptions: Asia (32 countries)
And I know you love discounts, so use one of these codes when getting a travel eSIM:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, APR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
If you want to know about all the prices, data options & covered countries (for the regional and global eSIMs), check out my Indonesia eSIM buying guide.
Indonesian Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Telkomsel, IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), XL Axiata & Smartfren, and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices, and availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what Indonesia can offer us in terms of SIM cards.
Telkomsel (by Telekom Indonesia)
Telkomsel by Telekom Indonesia is the largest mobile operator in Indonesia.
It is also the best mobile operator in the country.
While it is the most expensive option in Indonesia, it will still be affordable for most travelers.
Telkomsel uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 2100 MHz – will be shut down for 4G/LTE & 5G NR refarming throughout 2022
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: 2300 MHz (n40)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: Yes
This is what you will learn about Telkomsel:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Telkomsel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Telkomsel
Telkomsel has the best coverage in Indonesia.
It also won the Indonesia Best Mobile Coverage Speedtest Award of 2021 and 2022 (new).
And Opensignal also agrees that Telkomsel has the best coverage.
Below is Telkomsel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Telkomsel
You can get a Telkomsel SIM card for 7500 IDR for free with a plan in Telkom stores (called GraPARI). Telkomsel SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Denpasar (Bali) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and (Jakarta) Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Telkomsel PraBayar Tourist SIM card – Telkomsel's tourist offering.
For 150 000 IDR, you get 25 GB of data (with 5G NR access), 25 local minutes 1, 2 & 25 international minutes 2 for 30 days.
Price | Data | Local Minutes 1 | International Minutes 1, 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
150 000 IDR | 25 GB | 25 minutes | 25 minutes | 30 days |
1 it can take up to two days before the local and international minutes have been added to your Telkomsel PraBayar Tourist SIM card
2 to G20 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain & Sweden), India, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom & the United States
Be aware that the Telkomsel PraBayar Tourist SIM card has to be pre-ordered.
Moreover, it can only be picked up in the Bali & Mandalika Lombok areas.
Furthermore, the Telkomsel PraBayar Tourist plan cannot be extended.
But you can purchase a regular data-featured plan once the Telkomsel PraBayar Tourist bundle has expired.
Dial *808# to see your Telkomsel phone number.
Dial *999# to access the Telkomsel menu.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Telkomsel has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Indonesia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Telkomsel (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Indonesia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Indonesia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Indotel (Indonesia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Indonesia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Indonesia & Asia (11 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Indonesia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Indonesia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Telkomsel for now.
Note that Telkomsel offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Telkomsel
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Telkomsel
Telkomsel has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- Combo Sakti
- Ketengan Utama Packages (data)
- Harian Sepuasnya Packages (data)
- InternetMAX Packages (data)
- OMG! Nonton Packages (data)
- Daily Ketengan Application (social data)
- Ekstra Kuota (data add-ons)
All Telkomsel plans can be activated by dialing *363#.
I will list all the prices in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah).
To convert IDR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Moreover, I selected the prices and plans of Jakarta Selatan (South).
The plan offering and prices differ (slightly) per region.
But I am confident that Jakarta has the highest prices.
So if you pay less for a plan, be happy 😜.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Combo Sakti (Magic) – Telkomsel
The Combo Sakti (Magic) are combo plans with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Dial *363# to activate Combo Sakti:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 000 IDR | 15 GB | 10 GB | 75 minutes | 400 SMS | 30 days |
90 000 IDR | 20 GB | 15 GB | 150 minutes | 400 SMS | 30 days |
116 000 IDR | 28 GB | 20 GB | 150 minutes | 400 SMS | 30 days |
1 for Facebook, GamesMax (Arena of Valor, Garena Free Fire, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Ragnarok X: Next Generation & ShellFire), Instagram, Line, MusicMax (Deezer, JOOX, LangitMusik, Resso, Smule, SoundCloud, Spotify, Starmaker & WeSing) TikTok, Whatsapp & Zoom
Ketengan Utama (Main) Packages – Telkomsel
The Ketengan Utama (Main) Packages are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *363# to activate Ketengan Utama Packages:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
4000 IDR | 500 MB | 1 day |
12 500 IDR | 500 MB | 3 days |
15 000 IDR | 3.5 GB | 1 day |
17 000 IDR | 6 GB | 1 day |
18 000 IDR | 1.5 GB | 3 days |
22 000 IDR | 500 MB | 7 days |
24 000 IDR | 2.5 GB | 3 days |
29 000 IDR | 3.5 GB | 3 days |
39 000 IDR | 8 GB | 3 days |
49 000 IDR | 17 GB | 3 days |
50 000 IDR | 6 GB | 7 days |
55 000 IDR | 22 GB | 3 days |
62 000 IDR | 17 GB | 7 days |
77 500 IDR | 40 GB | 7 days |
Harian Sepuasnya (Unlimited Daily) Packages – Telkomsel
The Harian Sepuasnya (Unlimited Daily) Packages are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *363# to activate Harian Sepuasnya Packages:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
6500 IDR | Harian 1 | 2 GB | Until midnight |
12 500 IDR | Harian 2 | 6 GB | Until midnight |
InternetMAX Packages – Telkomsel
The InternetMAX Packages are data plans (with 5G NR access).
Dial *363# to activate InternetMAX Packages:
Price | Plan | Nationwide Data | Local Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
25 000 IDR | InternetMAX Lite 3 GB | 0.5 GB | 2.5 GB | 30 days |
32 000 IDR | InternetMAX 6.5 GB | 2 GB | 4.5 GB | 30 days |
46 000 IDR | InternetMAX 12 GB | 4.5 GB | 7.5 GB | 30 days |
74 000 IDR | InternetMAX 23 GB | 8 GB | 15 GB | 30 days |
88 000 IDR | InternetMAX 33 GB | 10 GB | 23 GB | 30 days |
1 for within the same zone where the SIM card was purchased and registered (let's say you are in Jakarta Selatan (South), then the Local Data allowance will be used. If you travel to another zone, let's say Bali, then data from the Nationwide Data allowance is used
OMG! Nonton Packages – Telkomsel
The OMG! Nonton Packages are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Dial *363# to activate OMG! Nonton Packages:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
49 500 IDR | OMG!Chat 6 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB 1 | 30 days |
74 500 IDR | OMG! Sosmed 10 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB 2 | 30 days |
99 000 IDR | OMG! Sosmed 17 GB | 7 GB | 10 GB 2 | 30 days |
114 000 IDR | OMG! Nonton 23 GB | 11 GB | 12 GB 3 | 30 days |
179 000 IDR | OMG! Nonton 40 GB | 20 GB | 20 GB 3 | 30 days |
229 000 IDR | OMG! Nonton 75 GB | 40 GB | 35 GB 3 | 30 days |
1 for GamesMax (Arena of Valor, Garena Free Fire, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Ragnarok X: Next Generation & ShellFire), Line, MusicMax (Deezer, JOOX, LangitMusik, Resso, Smule, SoundCloud, Spotify, Starmaker & WeSing) & WhatsApp
2 for Facebook, GamesMax (Arena of Valor, Garena Free Fire, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Ragnarok X: Next Generation & ShellFire), Instagram, Line, MusicMax (Deezer, JOOX, LangitMusik, Resso, Smule, SoundCloud, Spotify, Starmaker & WeSing) & WhatsApp
3 for Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Facebook, GamesMax (Arena of Valor, Garena Free Fire, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Ragnarok X: Next Generation & ShellFire), Instagram, Line, Lionsgate Play, Mola TV, MusicMax (Deezer, JOOX, LangitMusik, Resso, Smule, SoundCloud, Spotify, Starmaker & WeSing), TikTok, Viu, Vidio, WhatsApp & YouTube
Daily Ketengan Application Plans – Telkomsel
The Daily Ketengan Application plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access) for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Twitter & YouTube. They can be purchased as standalone plans.
Dial *363# to activate Daily Ketengan Application:
Price | Plan/App | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
5000 IDR | Ketengan 1 Day Facebook | 1 GB | 1 day |
5000 IDR | Ketengan 1 Day Instagram | 1 GB | 1 day |
5000 IDR | Ketengan 1 Day TikTok | 1 GB | 1 day |
5000 IDR | Ketengan 1 Day Twitter | 1 GB | 1 day |
5000 IDR | Ketengan 1 Day YouTube | 1 GB | 1 day |
11 500 IDR | Ketengan 3 Days Facebook | 2 GB | 3 days |
11 500 IDR | Ketengan 3 Days Instagram | 2 GB | 3 days |
11 500 IDR | Ketengan 3 Days TikTok | 2 GB | 3 days |
11 500 IDR | Ketengan 3 Days Twitter | 2 GB | 3 days |
11 500 IDR | Ketengan 3 Days YouTube | 2 GB | 3 days |
17 000 IDR | Ketengan 7 Days Facebook | 3 GB | 7 days |
17 000 IDR | Ketengan 7 Days Instagram | 3 GB | 7 days |
17 000 IDR | Ketengan 7 Days TikTok | 3 GB | 7 days |
17 000 IDR | Ketengan 7 Days Twitter | 3 GB | 7 days |
17 000 IDR | Ketengan 7 Days YouTube | 3 GB | 7 days |
34 000 IDR | Ketangan Facebook 5.5 GB | 5.5 GB | 30 days |
34 000 IDR | Ketangan Instagram 5.5 GB | 5.5 GB | 30 days |
34 000 IDR | Ketangan TikTok 5.5 GB | 5.5 GB | 30 days |
34 000 IDR | Ketangan Twitter 5.5 GB | 5.5 GB | 30 days |
34 000 IDR | Ketangan WhatsApp 5.5 GB | 5.5 GB | 30 days |
34 000 IDR | Ketangan YouTube 5.5 GB | 5.5 GB | 30 days |
54 000 IDR | Ketangan Facebook 11 GB | 11 GB | 30 days |
54 000 IDR | Ketangan Instagram 11 GB | 11 GB | 30 days |
54 000 IDR | Ketangan TikTok 11 GB | 11 GB | 30 days |
54 000 IDR | Ketangan Twitter 11 GB | 11 GB | 30 days |
54 000 IDR | Ketangan WhatsApp 11 GB | 11 GB | 30 days |
54 000 IDR | Ketangan YouTube 11 GB | 11 GB | 30 days |
Ekstra Kuota – Telkomsel
The Ekstra Kuota are data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
Dial *363# to activate Ekstra Kuota:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
15 000 IDR | 0.5 GB | 2.5 GB | Until plan expires |
30 000 IDR | 2 GB | 7.5 GB 2 | Until plan expires |
40 000 IDR | 4 GB | 7.5 GB 2 | Until plan expires |
50 000 IDR | 7 GB | 10.5 3 | Until plan expires |
1 for GamesMAX, LINE, MusicMAX, TikTok & WhatsApp
2 +Facebook, Instagram & MAXstream
3 +YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – Telkomsel
- Name: Telkomsel
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
(IM3) Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, formerly IM3 Ooredoo and Tri (3) Indonesia, is the second-largest mobile operator in Indonesia.
If we go far back in time, this mobile operator used to be three mobile operators: Indosat, Ooredoo Indonesia & Tri Indonesia.
Indosat and Ooredoo Indonesia (then Qtel) became IM3 Ooredoo. In 2022, the mobile operator became Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
The Hutchison part refers to Tri Indonesia.
For now, IM3 Ooredoo and Tri Indonesia will keep felling their products on the current brand names.
Tri Indonesia will be a product under Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
As a result, I will not cover Tri Indonesia in this section and will solely focus on (IM3) Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
Plus, Tri was the mobile operator with the slowest speeds and worst 4G/LTE coverage experience. Let's say it was not loved by Indonesians, ha.
If we look at data before the merger, IM3 Ooredoo is the second-fastest mobile operator in Indonesia.
Additionally, it has a good network (behind Telkomsel but ahead of its competitors).
IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz – will be shut down for 4G/LTE & 5G NR refarming throughout 2022
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
- 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison:
* Coverage
* How to Get an IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has extensive throughout Indonesia.
Below is IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
You can get an IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison SIM card from 25 000 IDR to 75 000 IDR in IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison stores. IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison SIM cards are also sold at airports, such as Denpasar (Bali) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Travel On Starter Pack – IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's tourist offering.
The following two Travel On Starter Packs:
Price | SIM Card | Data | Nighttime data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
75 000 IDR | Travel On 5 GB | 5 GB | N/A | 14 days |
110 000 IDR | Travel On 20 GB | 20 GB | 5 GB | 30 days |
1 between 1:00 and 6:00
The Travel On Starter Packs are mostly sold at airports.
However, IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison claims they are “only sold by partners and local partners or in Direct Sales Force Booth in Event Venue, Airport & Port”.
Very descriptive, is it not? 🤪
The Travel On Starter Packs cannot be extended.
But you can purchase an Extra Booster (add-on) once the IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison bundles have expired (but not any other plan).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Indonesia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.
Especially if you get an Asia-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Indonesia in my Indonesia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Indotel (Indonesia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Indonesia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Indonesia & Asia (11 countries) – unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Indonesia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Indonesia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison for now.
Note that IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has six data-featured prepaid plans:
- Stater Pack Freedom Internet Quota Plus (combo)
- Freedom Combo Packages
- Freedom! U (combo)
- Freedom Internet Harian
- Freedom Apps (social data)
- Extra Booster (data add-ons)
All IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison plans can be activated by dialing *123#.
I will list all the prices in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah).
To convert IDR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Stater Pack Freedom Internet Quota Plus – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
The Stater Pack Freedom Internet Quota Plus are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *123# to activate Stater Pack Freedom Internet Quota Plus:
Price | Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
15 000 IDR | 3 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
37 000 IDR | 9 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
65 000 IDR | 20 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
Freedom Combo Packages – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
The Freedom Combo Packages are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *123# to activate Freedom Combo Packages:
Price | Data | Nighttime Data | On-Net Minutes 1 | Off-Net Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 000 IDR | 4 GB | 2 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 5 minutes | 30 days |
46 000 IDR | 7 GB | 3 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 10 minutes | 30 days |
72 000 IDR | 15 GB | 5 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 15 minutes | 30 days |
93 000 IDR | 23 GB | 7 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 20 minutes | 30 days |
1 also to Tri phone numbers
Unused data will roll over (max. 5 GB) for up to 6 months when you renew your plan before it expires.
Freedom Combo Packages auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the myIM3 app.
Freedom U! Plans – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
The Freedom U! plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Dial *123# to activate Freedom U!:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | On-Net Minutes 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
34 000 IDR | 1 GB | 4.5 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
57 000 IDR | 2 GB | 8 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
80 000 IDR | 3 GB | 17 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
104 000 IDR | 7 GB | 28 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
115 000 IDR | 10 GB | 35 GB | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) | 30 days |
162 000 IDR | 90 GB | Shared with data allowance 3 | “unlimited” (5000 minutes) 4 | 30 days |
1 for Bukalapak, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Gojak, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Grab, Instagram, Joox, Lime, Microsoft Teams, Netflix, Shopee, Skype, Snapchat, Spotify, TikTok, Tokopedia, Traveloka, Twitter, Webex, WhatsApp, YouTube & Zoom
2 also to Tri phone numbers
3 you can still use the social apps after exhausting your data allowance
4 +100 local minutes & 100 local SMS
Freedom! U auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the myIM3 app.
Freedom Internet Harian Plans – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
The Freedom Internet Harian plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Dial *123# to activate Freedom Internet Harian:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
6000 IDR | 1 GB | 2 days |
8500 IDR | 1.5 GB | 3 days |
13 250 IDR | 2.5 GB | 5 days |
18 000 IDR | 5 GB | 5 days |
24 000 IDR | 7 GB | 7 days |
30 000 IDR | 15 GB | 5 days |
Freedom Internet Harian auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the myIM3 app.
Freedom Apps Plans – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
The Freedom Apps plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Dial *123# to activate Freedom Apps:
Price | Social Data | Apps | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
5000 IDR | 2 GB | Facebook & Instagram | 1 Days |
5000 IDR | 2 GB | TikTok | 1 Days |
5000 IDR | 2 GB | YouTube | 1 Days |
10 000 IDR | 3 GB | Facebook & Instagram | 3 Days |
10 000 IDR | 3 GB | TikTok | 3 Days |
10 000 IDR | 3 GB | YouTube | 3 Days |
10 000 IDR | 3 GB | Facebook, Instagram, Joox, Netflix, Reso, Snapchat, Spotify, Tiktok, Viu & Youtube | 7 Days |
10 000 IDR | 3 GB | AOV, CODM, Free Fire & PUBG | 7 Days |
10 000 IDR | 3 GB | Duolinggo, Google Classroom, Google Meet, , Teams, Webex & Zoom | 7 Days |
15 000 IDR | 5 GB | Facebook & Instagram | 7 Days |
15 000 IDR | 5 GB | TikTok | 7 Days |
15 000 IDR | 5 GB | YouTube | 7 Days |
20 000 IDR | 12 GB | Facebook, Instagram, Joox, Netflix, Reso, Snapchat, Spotify, Tiktok, Viu & Youtube | 30 Days |
20 000 IDR | 12 GB | AOV, CODM, Free Fire & PUBG | 30 Days |
24 800 IDR | 30 GB | Duolinggo, Google Classroom, Google Meet, , Teams, Webex & Zoom | 30 Days |
Extra Booster – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
The Extra Booster are data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
It is also the only plan those with the IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison Travel On Starter Pack can add when exhausting their data allowance
Dial *123# to activate Extra Booster:
Price | Data | Nighttime Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
10 000 IDR | 1 GB | 4 GB | Until plan expires |
25 000 IDR | 3 GB | 7 GB | Until plan expires |
40 000 IDR | 5 GB | 10 GB | Until plan expires |
1 for between 1:00 and 6:00
APN/Internet Settings – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)
- Name: Internet
- APN: indosatgprs
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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XL Axiata
XL Axiata is the third-largest mobile operator in Indonesia.
In 2013, XL Axiata purchased Axis, which is still around.
And Axis offers cheaper plans (although the difference is minimal if you are used to much more expensive data plans).
Unless you get an Axis SIM card from a travel agency, like the ones on Klook, it can be challenging to register an Axis SIM card as a tourist.
Whereas every XL Axiata store can and will register their SIM cards regardless of whether you have a local ID (KTP) or an international passport.
As a result, this guide will not cover Axis, but I wanted to let you know of its existence.
But do know that XL Axiata prioritized its own customers over Axis customers when there is network congestion.
So you actually get what you are paying for.
But its SIM card is so cool!
Anyway…
The Axiata group, from Malaysia (as Celcom), is active in Cambodia (as Smart), Indonesia (as XL Axiata), Nepal (as Ncell) & Sri Lanka (as Dialog).
XL Axiata uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
- 3G: N/A – shut down for 4G/LTE refarming
- 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
- 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3) & 2100 MHz (n1)
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about XL Axiata:
* Coverage
* How to Get an XL Axiata SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – XL Axiata
XL Axiata has great throughout Indonesia.
Below is XL Axiata's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – XL Axiata
You can get an XL Axiata SIM card for 21 000 IDR, 46 000 IDR & 68 000 IDR in XL Axiata stores. However, SIM cards are also sold for “free” if purchased with a plan. XL Axiata SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Denpasar (Bali) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and (Jakarta) Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Below is an overview of three of the many XL Axiata starter packs available:
Price | Data | Social Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
21 000 IDR | 3 GB | Unlimited 1 | 30 days |
46 000 IDR | 11 GB | Unlimited 2 | 30 days |
68 000 IDR | 21 GB | Unlimited 3 | 30 days |
1 for Gojek, Line & WhatsApp
2 for Facebook, Gojek, Instagram, Line & WhatsApp
3 for Facebook, Gojek, Instagram, Line, WhatsApp & YouTube
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
XL Axiata has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Indonesia, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from XL Axiata.
Especially if you get an Asia eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported Asian countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Indonesia eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Indotel (Indonesia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Indonesia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Indonesia & Asia (11 countries) – include unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Indonesia, APAC (15 or 20 countries, depending on the variant), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Indonesia eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with XL Axiata.
Note that IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – XL Axiata
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – XL Axiata
XL Axiata has three data-featured prepaid plans:
All XL Axiata plans can be activated by dialing *123#.
I will list all the prices in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah).
To convert IDR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Paket Internet Xtra Combo Flex – XL Axiata
The Paket Internet Xtra Combo Flex are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Paket Internet Xtra Combo Flex can be activated by dialing *123#:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Data 1,2 | WhatsApp Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
35 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex S+ | 3 GB | 7 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
46 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex M | 5 GB | 10 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
50 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex M+ | 6 GB | 12 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
70 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex L | 9 GB | 18 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
100 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex XL | 18 GB | 30 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
140 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex XXL | 30 GB | 30 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
168 000 IDR | Xtra Combo Flex XXXL | 60 GB | 120 GB | bonus chat | 5 minutes | 30 days |
1 for within the same zone where the SIM card was purchased and registered (let's say you are in Jakarta Selatan (South), then the Local Data allowance will be used. If you travel to another zone, let's say Bali, then data from the Nationwide Data allowance is used
2 +Vidio Platinum
VIP Paket Xtra Combo Plus – XL Axiata
The VIP Paket Xtra Combo Plus are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.
Because this is the VIP version of Paket Xtra Combo Plus, your speeds will not be throttled when there is network congestion (unlike the regular version, which is always 10 000 IDR cheaper for each variant).
VIP Paket Xtra Combo Plus can be activated by dialing *123#:
Price | Data | Local Data 1 | Social Data 2 | Local Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 500 IDR | 10 GB | 10 GB | Unlimited | 20 minutes | 30 days |
101 800 IDR | 20 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited | 30 minutes | 30 days |
141 000 IDR | 30 GB | 24 GB | Unlimited | 40 minutes | 30 days |
192 000 IDR | 52 GB | 40 GB | Unlimited | 60 minutes | 30 days |
252 500 IDR | 72 GB | 50 GB | Unlimited | 90 minutes | 30 days |
1 for within the same zone where the SIM card was purchased and registered (let's say you are in Jakarta Selatan (South), then the Local Data allowance will be used. If you travel to another zone, let's say Bali, then data from the Nationwide Data allowance is used
2 for Google Classroom, Google Hangouts, Google Maps, Google Meet, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp & Zoom
Paket Xtra Combo Mini – XL Axiata
The Paket Xtra Combo Mini are data bundles (with 5G NR access).
Paket Xtra Combo Mini can be activated by dialing *123#:
Price | Data | Local Data 1 | Social Data 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
9900 IDR | 1 GB (24 hours) | 4 GB | 0.5 GB | 7 days |
14 900 IDR | 1.5 GB (24 hours) | 7 GB | 1 GB | 7 days |
18 900 IDR | 2 GB (24 hours) | 10.5 GB | 2 GB | 7 days |
24 000 IDR | 3 GB (24 hours) | 14.5 GB | 3 GB | 7 days |
1 for within the same zone where the SIM card was purchased and registered (let's say you are in Jakarta Selatan (South), then the Local Data allowance will be used. If you travel to another zone, let's say Bali, then data from the Nationwide Data allowance is used
2 for YouTube
APN/Internet Settings – XL Axiata
- Name: internet
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Smartfren
Smartfren is the smallest mobile operator in Indonesia.
Currently, Smartfren is the cheapest mobile operator, but the difference is marginal if you are used to much higher rates for data plans (like in Canada).
It used to be a CDMA mobile operator. However, it has transitioned to a GSM 4G/LTE network.
Smartfren has no 2G or 3G network, meaning it is a 4G/LTE-only mobile operator.
While you will get much faster speeds on 4G/LTE than 3G or, even worse, 2G, the lack of 2G and 3G networks results in Smartfren having the worst coverage because it has no fallback networks.
So you need to have a phone that supports Smartfren's frequencies (850 MHz (Band 5) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)) and VoLTE if you wish to use Smartfren.
Smartfren uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: N/A – never had it
- 3G: N/A – never had it
- 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
- 5G NR: N/A – held trials but has no 5G NR license yet
- VoLTE: Yes
- VoWiFi: No
This is what you will learn about Smartfren:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Smartfren SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Smartfren
Smartfren has the worst throughout Indonesia.
But that is because it is a 4G/LTE mobile operator with no fallback to 2G or 3G.
However, you will have reception in every major city in Indonesia.
Below is Smartfren's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Smartfren
You can get a Smartfren SIM card, with many starter options, for 16 000 IDR to 100 000 IDR in Smartfren stores. Smartfren SIM cards are also sold at various airports, including Denpasar (Bali) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and (Jakarta) Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).
Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Smartfren Tourist Starter Pack (SP Tourist) – Smartfren's tourist offering.
For 100 000 IDR, you can get 15 GB of data; 15 GB nighttime data (between 1:00 and 5:00); unlimited data for BlackBerry Messenger, Line & WhatsApp; unlimited on-net minutes; 15 off-net minutes; 10 international minutes & 500 local SMS (SP Tourist 100K) for 14 days.
The Smartfren Tourist Starter Pack (SP Tourist) cannot be extended.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is possible to get a Smartfren eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Indonesia, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Smartfren (in some cases).
Especially when getting an eSIM covering popular Asian destinations if you do not stay in just Indonesia or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Indonesia eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Indotel (Indonesia only), Asialink (14 countries in Asia) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + call and text feature) – use code APR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or APR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Indonesia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Indonesia & Asia (11 countries) – these eSIMs have unlimited data – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Indonesia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Indonesia eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Smartfren for now.
Note that Smartfren offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Smartfren
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Smartfren
Smartfren has nine data-featured prepaid plans:
- Quota (combo)
- Unlimited Malam (data)
- Daily Unlimited (data)
- Unlimited Nonstop (data)
- Unlimited Booster (data add-on)
- Video Data Plan
- Game Data Plan
- Education Data Plan
- Social Media Data Plan
All Smartfren plans can be activated on the mySF app.
I will list all the prices in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah).
To convert IDR to your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Quota Plans – Smartfren
The Quota plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
Quota can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Data | Local Data | Midnight Data | Social Data | On-Net Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 500 IDR | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 14 days |
19 000 IDR | 2 GB | 8 GB | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | 3 days |
25 000 IDR | 3 GB | 12 GB | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | 5 days |
36 000 IDR | 5 GB | 20 GB | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days |
67 000 IDR | 12 GB | 38 GB | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 14 days |
42 000 IDR | 6 GB | 10 GB | N/A | 5 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
60 500 IDR | 12 GB | 18 GB | N/A | 10 GB | N/A | 30 days |
90 500 IDR | 20 GB | 35 GB | N/A | 10 GB | N/A | 30 days |
100 000 IDR | 25 GB | 75 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
126 500 IDR | 32 GB | 53 GB | N/A | 15 GB | N/A | 30 days |
151 000 IDR | 44 GB | 66 GB | N/A | 15 GB | N/A | 30 days |
200 000 IDR | 60 GB | 140 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
300 000 IDR | 80 GB | 220 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
500 000 IDR | 150 GB | 350 GB | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30 days |
Unlimited Malam Plans – Smartfren
The Unlimited Malam plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for between 1:00 and 5:00.
Unlimited Malam can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
5500 IDR | Internet Unlimited Malam 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 nights (1:00 – 5:00) |
11 000 IDR | Internet Unlimited Malam 28 days | Unlimited | 28 nights (1:00 – 5:00) |
Daily Unlimited Plans – Smartfren
The Daily Unlimited plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Daily Unlimited can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Data | Social Data 1, 2 | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
10 000 IDR | 1 GB | Unlimited | 1 day |
27 000 IDR | 1 GB | Unlimited | 7 days |
49 500 IDR | 1 GB | Unlimited | 14 days |
77 000 IDR | 700 MB | Unlimited | 30 days |
100 000 IDR | 2 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
120 000 IDR | 3 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
160 000 IDR | 4 GB | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for Blibli, Bukalapak, Dana, Discord, Grab, Lazada, Line, Linkaja, Ovo, Shopee, Tokopedia & WhatsApp
2 for 24 hours only
Unlimited Nonstop Plans – Smartfren
The Unlimited Nonstop plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Unlimited Nonstop (plans) can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Data | Local Data 1 | Social Data 2 | On-Net Minutes | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 000 IDR | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | Unlimited | 10 days |
16 500 IDR | 3 GB | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 14 days |
38 500 IDR | 6 GB | 4 GB | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
55 000 IDR | 12 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
77 000 IDR | 30 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
110 000 IDR | 45 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
137 500 IDR | 60 GB | N/A | Unlimited | N/A | 30 days |
1 for within the same zone where the SIM card was purchased and registered (let's say you are in Jakarta Selatan (South), then the Local Data allowance will be used. If you travel to another zone, let's say Bali, then data from the Nationwide Data allowance is used
2 for Blibli, Bukalapak, Dana, Discord, Grab, Lazada, Line, Linkaja, Ovo, Shopee, Tokopedia & WhatsApp
Unlimited Booster – Smartfren
The Unlimited Boosters are data add-ons (without 5G NR access). They cannot be purchased as standalone plans
Unlimited Boosters can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
2500 IDR | 500 MB | 1 day |
5500 IDR | 500 MB/day (1.5 GB) | 3 days |
11 000 IDR | 500 MB/day (2.5 GB) | 7 days |
Video Data Plans – Smartfren
The Video Data plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Video Data (plans) can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Plan | Streaming Data | Apps | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
3500 IDR | VIU 1 Day | 700 MB | VIU Premium | 1 day |
3500 IDR | Youtube Plan 1.1 GB | 1.1 GB | Youtube | 1 day |
5500 IDR | Vision+ 1 Day | 300 MB | Vision+ Premium Sports | 1 day |
5500 IDR | Movie Plan 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB | For Video Streaming Application | 1 day |
5500 IDR | Vidio Plan 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB | Vidio | 7 days |
5500 IDR | Netflix Plan 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB | Netflix | 7 days |
5500 IDR | Youtube Plan 1.5 GB | 1.5 GB | Youtube | 7 days |
9000 IDR | Youtube Plan 3.5 GB | 3.5 GB | Youtube | 3 days |
10 000 IDR | VIU 7 Hari 1GB | 1 GB | VIU Premium | 7 days |
11 000 IDR | Vision+ 7 Days | 500 MB/day | Vision+ Premium Sports | 7 days |
11 000 IDR | Movie Plan 3.5 GB | 3.5 GB | For Video Streaming Application | 7 days |
16 500 IDR | Youtube Plan 8 GB | 8 GB | Youtube | 7 days |
22 000 IDR | Movie Plan 7 GB | 7 GB | For Video Streaming Application | 30 days |
25 500 IDR | Vision+ 30 Days | 1 GB/day | Vision+ Premium Sports | 30 days |
27 500 IDR | Vidio Platinum Mobile | 7 GB/day | Vidio Platinum Mobile | 30 days |
32 000 IDR | VIU 28 Days | Unlimited | VIU Premium | 28 days |
63 000 IDR | Vidio Diamond EPL Mobile | 7 GB/day | Vidio Diamond EPL Mobile | 30 days |
Game Data Plans – Smartfren
The Game Data plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Game Data (plans) can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Plan | Game Data | Apps | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
16 500 IDR | FREE FIRE 50 Diamond 7 Hari | 7 GB | FREE FIRE | 7 days |
16 500 IDR | Mobile Legend 28 Diamond 7 Hari | 7 GB | Mobile Legend | 7 days |
27 500 IDR | FREE FIRE 70 Diamond 7 Hari | 12 GB | FREE FIRE | 7 days |
27 500 IDR | Mobile Legend 59 Diamond 7 Hari | 12 GB | Mobile Legend | 7 days |
38 500 IDR | FREE FIRE 140 Diamond 7 Hari | 20 GB | FREE FIRE | 7 days |
38 500 IDR | Mobile Legend 85 Diamond 7 Hari | 20 GB | Mobile Legend | 7 days |
66 000 IDR | Mobile Legend 170 Diamond 7 Hari | 32 GB | Mobile Legend | 7 days |
Education Plans – Smartfren
The Education Data plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Education Data (plans) can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Data | Apps | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
5500 IDR | 1.5 GB | Ruangguru & Rumah Belajar | 7 days |
27 500 IDR | 30 GB | Ruangguru & Rumah Belajar | 30 days |
The Social Media Data plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
Social Media Data (plans) can be activated on the mySF app:
Price | Social Data | Apps | Validity |
---|---|---|---|
3500 IDR | 1.1 GB | SnackVideo | 1 day |
3500 IDR | 1.1 GB | TikTok | 1 day |
3500 IDR | 1.1 GB | Facebook, Instagram, LINE, Twitter & WhatsApp | 1 day |
5500 IDR | 1.5 GB | Facebook, Instagram & Twitter | 7 days |
5500 IDR | 1.5 GB | LINE & WhatsApp | 7 days |
5500 IDR | 1.5 GB | TikTok | 7 days |
5500 IDR | Unlimited | Facebook, Instagram, LINE, Twitter & WhatsApp | 1 day |
9000 IDR | 3.5 GB | SnackVideo | 3 days |
9000 IDR | 3.5 GB | TikTok | 3 days |
11 000 IDR | Unlimited | Facebook, Instagram, LINE, Twitter & WhatsApp | 7 days |
16 500 IDR | 8 GB | SnackVideo | 7 days |
16 500 IDR | 8 GB | TikTok | 7 days |
27 500 IDR | Unlimited | Facebook, Instagram, LINE, Twitter & WhatsApp | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Smartfren
- Name: Smartfren4G
- APN: smartfren4g
- Username: smartfren
- Password: smartfren
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Indonesia
Getting a SIM card from Telkomsel or IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison) would do you well when considering an Indonesian SIM card.
Going to other places around the world? You should also check out my SIM card buying guides for other destinations worldwide.