Indonesia: 4 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

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 (0.35 USD) from Telkomsel and IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), between 21 000 IDR (1.35 USD) to 68 000 IDR (4.45 USD) from XL Axiata & between 16 000 IDR (1.04 USD) to 100 000 IDR (6.50 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: 19th of September 2023.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Indonesia?

Anyone living in or visiting Indonesia can buy an Indonesian SIM card from the mobile network operators (Telkomsel, IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), XL Axiata & Smartfren) with some restrictions.

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 wants 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 🤪.

Anyway…

Besides that restriction, you are free to use Indonesian SIM cards.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Indonesia).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Indonesia?

You can get an Indonesian SIM card in Telkomsel, IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison), XL Axiata & Smartfren stores. They are also sold at various airports, including (Jakarta) Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK).

While you can get SIM cards from convenience stores, travelers need to register their SIM cards in the mobile operators' stores. Hence, you are better off going to the mobile operator store immediately.

You can buy an Indonesian SIM card in the following airports:

• Denpasar (Bali) – Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
• Jakarta – Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
• Surabaya (East Java) – Juanda International Airport (SUB)
• Yogyakarta – Adisutjipto/Adisucipto Airport (JOG)

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

The following Indonesian mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

• Telkomsel: 150 000 IDR
• IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison): 75 000 IDR & 110 000 IDR
• XL Axiata: N/A – but SIM cards are sold at airports
• Smartfren: 100 000 IDR & 200 000 IDR

For up-to-date IDR:your currency (let's say USD) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Can You Use Your Phone in Indonesia?

Indonesia uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Indonesia. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Indonesia, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Indonesia.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Indonesia or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Indonesia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Indonesia

Indonesia has four mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

• Telkomsel
• IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison)
• XL Axiata
• Smartfren

The following frequencies are used in Indonesia:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 2100 MHz – not for XL Axiata & Smartfren. IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison) is shutting down 3G as well
• 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
• 5G NR: 1800 MHz (n3), 2100 MHz (n1), 2300 MHz (n40) & 3500 MHz (n78 – being rolled out)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Indonesia, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

VoLTE & VoWiFi in Indonesia

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Indonesia. However, not all mobile operators offer both services.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Indonesia (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Indonesia:

• Telkomsel

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Indonesia:

• IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison)
• XL Axiata
• Smartfren

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

5G NR in Indonesia

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Indonesia since June 2021. It is available on the Telkomsel, IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison) & XL Axiata networks. Smartfren held 5G NR trials, but it has no commercial license yet. The three mobile operators offer 5G NR to prepaid customers.

Best SIM Card in Indonesia

Best eSIM in Indonesia

Smartfren offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.

Telkomsel, IM3 Ooredoo (soon Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison) & XL Axiata have no eSIMs at all.

Note that the Indonesian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Indonesia.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 13 best eSIMs for Indonesia:

• Indonesian mobile operators (one offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Indonesia SIM card buying guide)
• Airalo Indotel eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (best value for money)
• Alosim Indonesia eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (priced roughly the same as Airalo with a bit more options – use code PTW for 5% off)
• Holafly Indonesia eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 90 days (unlimited data eSIMs – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off)
• Nomad Indonesia eSIM with 15 choices between 1 GB and unlimited (best value for money… too – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)
• Airalo Asialink eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 100 GB (best value for money for 14 East- and Southeast Asian countries)
• AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM through SimOptions with 5G NR access in Indonesia with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported Asian countries (12/32) at a reasonable price but with a short validity – SimOptions does sell other Asian eSIMs, but they are not as good as AIS)
• Holafly Asia eSIM with unlimited data for 5 to 30 days (reasonably prices eSIMs for 11 East- and Southeast Asian countries, but Phone Travel Wiz readers like the eSIM somehow)
• Nomad APAC eSIM with seven choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance for up to 16 Asian and Oceanian countries)
• Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 30 GB (the best of both worlds in terms of pricing and performance again but for up to eight Asian and Oceanian countries (can be cheaper than Nomad's APAC eSIM))
• Airalo Discover Global eSIM with five choices between 1 GB and 20 GB (reasonable global coverage (84+ countries) at attractive prices) – read my ongoing Airalo Discover Global eSIM review too!
• AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with 5G NR access in Indonesia with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (53/143) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
• Nomad Global eSIM with six choices between 1 GB and 5 GB (extensive global coverage (109 or 139 countries) at high(er) prices – use code ADU123 for 3 USD off)

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Indonesia, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Indonesia, you better check out my Indonesia eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

SIM Card Registration in Indonesia

SIM card registration with your passport information is mandatory in Indonesia. It will be done at the point of sale.

Moreover, you can have up to three active prepaid SIM cards in Indonesia.

This restriction applies to both Indonesian citizens and non-citizens (including migrant workers and tourists).

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 wants 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 🤪.

Internet Censorship in Indonesia

There is internet censorship in Indonesia. The government censors various things, such as LGBTQ content, pornography, political criticism & escort services.

However, unlike other countries in the region, internet censorship is not as strong in Indonesia… but it is still present.

That is why I recommend using a VPN to browse the web in peace.

I use both NordVPN and Surfshark (not at the same time – do not do that… you will not have a pleasant browsing experience 🗿).

NordVPN has the most servers of any VPN service out there, which I love.

Surfshark is insanely cheap for the price it charges while offering stellar service.

Depending on where I am, I will either use NordVPN or Surfshark.

Both VPNs services have servers in Indonesia (Jakarta).

As you probably known, Indonesia is a spread out country.

For example, Denpasar (Bali) to Jakarta is about 960 kilometers, which will affect latency and internet speeds.

But at least you will be able to access blocked sites like Reddit, which has been banned since 2014 or something, or Netflix.

With these links, you can get amazing discounts for NordVPN and Surfshark (they change frequently, but you can always get up to 81% off).

Stay safe, secure & private in Qatar!

(oh, by the way – VPNs are not illegal in Qatar, but the authorities may not like it. But what are they going to do? You will be private anyway 😉 just do not do anything silly like insulting government officials).

Indonesia Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Currency in Indonesia

Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah with the symbol IDR (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as Rp. For example, 25 IDR = Rp 25.

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 = 6.50 USD
• 1 000 000 IDR = 65.20 USD
• 10 000 000 IDR = 652.19 USD

For up-to-date IDR:your currency (let's say SGD – Singapore Dollar) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Indonesian Prepaid SIM Cards

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)

With that being said, let’s see what Indonesia has to offer to us.

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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.

Telkomsel has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Indonesia (without personal detail capturing), you can get Indonesia Indotel eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

1. 1 GB/7 days
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 10 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 14 Asian countries with six variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days
2. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 50 GB/90 days
6. 100 GB/180 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

• Be sure to check out my Airalo Asialink eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Indonesia.

You can read about them in my Best Indonesia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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	1.5 GB	7 days
29 000 IDR	3.5 GB	3 days
36 000 IDR	2.5 GB	7 days
39 000 IDR	8 GB	3 days
41 000 IDR	3.5 GB	7 days
50 000 IDR	6 GB	7 days
49 000 IDR	17 GB	3 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	Social Data 2	Validity
25 000 IDR	InternetMAX Lite 3 GB	0.5 GB	2.5 GB	N/A	30 days
30 000 IDR	InternetMAX 4 GB Prime	1 GB	2 GB	1 GB 5	30 days
30 000 IDR	InternetMAX 8 GB	2 GB	4 GB	2 GB 4	30 days
42 000 IDR	InternetMAX 11 GB	2.5 GB	8.5 GB	3 GB 5	30 days
66 000 IDR	InternetMAX 18 GB	4 GB	13 GB	7 GB 5	30 days
83 000 IDR	InternetMAX 35 GB	6 GB	19 GB	10 GB 3	30 days
115 000 IDR	InternetMAX 51 GB	9 GB	29 GB	13 GB 3	30 days
138 000 IDR	InternetMAX 70 GB	12 GB	43 GB	15 GB 3	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 YouTube
³ or 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 & Zoom
⁴ 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), TikTok, WhatsApp & Zoom
⁵ 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

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.

Jump back to the Table of Contents.

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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).

IM3 Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Indonesia (without personal detail capturing), you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (eight options):

1. Unlimited/5 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Unlimited/7 days
3. Unlimited/10 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Unlimited/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. Unlimited/20 days
6. Unlimited/30 days
7. Unlimited/60 days
8. Unlimited/90 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with six variants:

1. Unlimited data /5 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
2. Unlimited data /7 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. Unlimited data /10 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Unlimited data /15 days
5. Unlimited data /20 days
6. Unlimited data /30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Indonesia.

You can read about them in my Best Indonesia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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:

• Freedom Internet 30 Hari (combo)
• Freedom Combo Packages
• Freedom! U (combo)
• Freedom Internet Harian
• Extra Booster (data add-ons)
• Freedom Internet 90-360 Hari

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.

Freedom Internet 30 Hari Plans – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)

The Freedom Internet 30 Hari plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.

Dial *123# to activate Freedom Internet 30 Hari:

Price	Data	On-Net Minutes 1	Validity
16 500 IDR	2 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
27 500 IDR	4 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
35 000 IDR	6.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
45 000 IDR	10 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
55 000 IDR	12 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
66 000 IDR	18 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
88 000 IDR	28 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
110 000 IDR	44 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
150 000 IDR	100 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
200 000 IDR	200 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days

¹ also to Tri phone numbers

Freedom Internet 30 Hari auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the myIM3 app.

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	On-Net Minutes 1	Off-Net Minutes	Validity
31 000 IDR	4 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	5 minutes	30 days
42 000 IDR	7 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	10 minutes	30 days
64 000 IDR	15 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	15 minutes	30 days
86 000 IDR	23 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
31 000 IDR	1 GB	4.5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
52 000 IDR	2 GB	8 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
74 000 IDR	3 GB	17 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
96 000 IDR	7 GB	28 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	30 days
107 000 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
5000 IDR	1 GB	2 days
10 000 IDR	2 GB	5 days
15 000 IDR	5 GB	5 days
20 000 IDR	7 GB	7 days

Freedom Internet Harian auto-renew. Auto-renewal can be disabled on the myIM3 app.

Freedom Internet 90-360 Hari Plans – Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (formerly IM3 Ooredoo & Tri (3) Indonesia)

The Freedom Internet 90-360 Hari plans are data bundles (with 5G NR access).

Dial *123# to activate Freedom Internet 90-360 Hari:

Price	Data	On-Net Minutes1	Validity
250 000 IDR	1 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	90 days
450 000 IDR	2 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	180 days
850 000 IDR	5 GB	“Unlimited”, 5000 minutes	360 days

¹ also to Tri phone numbers

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

XL Axiata has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Nomad without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (14 options):

1. 1 GB/3 days
2. 3 GB/5 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
3. 5 GB/10 days (price dropped) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/15 days (price dropped) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 15 GB/30 days (price dropped)
6. 20 GB/30 days (price dropped)
7. 30 GB/30 days (price dropped)
8. 40 GB/30 days (price dropped)
9. 50 GB/30 days (price dropped)
10. unlimited GB/1 day (new) (price dropped)
11. unlimited GB/3 days (new) (price dropped)
12. unlimited GB/5 days (new) (price dropped)
13. unlimited GB/7 days (new) (price dropped)
14. unlimited GB/10 days (new) (price dropped)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13^th of September (2023 data only).

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Nomad APAC eSIM (Asia-Pacific) to be used in 15, or 20 countries, depending on the plan, with 11 variants:

Note: only the 15 Countries Plan and 20 Countries Plan can be used in Indonesia.

1. 1 GB/7 days (validity extended) (20 Countries Plan)
2. 1 GB/7 days (validity extended)
3. 3 GB/15 days (price dropped) (20 Countries Plan)
4. 3 GB/30 days (price dropped) ( 15 Countries Plan)
5. 5 GB/30 days (15 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 5 GB/30 days (price dropped) (20 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
7. 10 GB/30 days (validity extended) (20 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
8. 10 GB/30 days (validity extended) (15 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
9. 20 GB/45 days (validity extended) (20 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
10. 20 GB/30 days (validity extended) (15 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
11. 30 GB/60 days (new) (20 Countries Plan)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13^th of September (2023 data only).

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad APAC eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad APAC eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Indonesia.

You can read about them in my Best Indonesia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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:

• Reguler Paket Xtra Combo
• VIP Paket Xtra Combo Plus
• Paket Xtra Combo Mini (data)

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.

Reguler Paket Xtra Combo Plus – XL Axiata

The Reguler Paket Xtra Combo Plus are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access) and minutes.

Reguler Paket Xtra Combo Plus can be activated by dialing *123#:

Price	Data	Local Data 1	Social Data 2	Local Minutes	Validity
59 900 IDR	10 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	20 minutes	30 days
89 000 IDR	20 GB	20 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	30 days
134 000 IDR	30 GB	26 GB	Unlimited 3	40 minutes	30 days
182 000 IDR	52 GB	40 GB	Unlimited 3	60 minutes	30 days
244 000 IDR	72 GB	90 GB	Unlimited 3	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 WhatsApp
³ +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 3	40 minutes	30 days
192 000 IDR	52 GB	40 GB	Unlimited 3	60 minutes	30 days
252 500 IDR	72 GB	50 GB	Unlimited 3	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.

It is possible to get a Smartfren eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.

Note that the Indonesian mobile operators require your identification (passport) for eSIMs and physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Indonesia (without personal detail capturing), you can get Indonesia Indotel eSIMs from Airalo (six options):

1. 1 GB/7 days
2. 2 GB/15 days (new)
3. 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 10 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 20 GB/30 days (new)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 7^th of September (2023 data only).

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian OR Oceanian nations, consider the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM (Southeast Asia) to be used in eight countries with six variants:

1. 1 GB/7 days
2. 3 GB/15 days
3. 5 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. 10 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
5. 20 GB/45 days (validity extended) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
6. 30 GB/60 days (validity extended)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in September based on data up to the 13^th of September (2023 data only).

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad APAC eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

• Be sure to check out my Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM review for my insights!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Indonesia.

You can read about them in my Best Indonesia eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

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 12 data-featured prepaid plans:

• 1ON+ (combo)
• Super Kuota Volume Based (combo)
• Gokil Combo DANA
• Voucher Unlimited (combo)
• SmartPlan (combo)
• Unlimited Malam (data)
• Connex EVO (data)
• Voucher Data (data)
• Voucher 1ON+ (data)
• Unlimited Harian (data)
• Unlimited Nonstop (data)
• Unlimited Booster (data)

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.

1ON+ Plans – Smartfren

The 1ON+ plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

1ON+ can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data 1	On-Net Minutes	Validity
15 000 IDR	500 MB/month (3 GB)	Unlimited (6 months)	365 days
35 000 IDR	1.5 GB/month (9 GB)	Unlimited (6 months)	365 days
55 000 IDR	3 GB/month (18 GB)	Unlimited (6 months)	365 days

¹ while I know 500 MB, 1.5 GB & 3 GB multiplied by 12 would be 5 GB, 18 GB & 36 GB, you only get data for the first six months. Afterward, you need to purchase an Internet Voucher if you need more data

Super Kuota Volume Based Plans – Smartfren

The Super Kuota Volume Based plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Super Kuota Volume Based can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data 1	Local Data	Social Data	Validity
15 000 IDR	3 GB	N/A	Unlimited	14 days
38 000 IDR	6 GB	10 GB	5 GB	28 days
55 000 IDR	12 GB	18 GB	10 GB	30 days
82 000 IDR	20 GB	35 GB	10 GB	30 days
100 000 IDR	25 GB	75 GB	N/A	30 days
115 000 IDR	32 GB	53 GB	15 GB	30 days
137 000 IDR	44 GB	66 GB	15 GB	30 days

¹ for 24 hours only
² unlimited applications options
³ for between 1:00 & 5:00
⁴ for Line & WhatsApp
⁵ for Vidio Premier Gold

Gokil Combo DANA Plans – Smartfren

The Gokil Combo DANA plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Gokil Combo DANA can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data	Nighttime Data	On-Net Minutes	Validity
30 000 IDR	5 GB	50 GB	Unlimited	30 days
60 000 IDR	15 GB	75 GB	Unlimited	30 days
90 000 IDR	27 GB	100 GB	Unlimited	30 days

Voucher Unlimited Plans – Smartfren

The Voucher Unlimited plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

Voucher Unlimited can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data 1	On-Net Minutes	Validity
9000 IDR	1 GB	Unlimited	1 day
25 000 IDR	1 GB/day (7 days)	Unlimited	7 days
45 000 IDR	“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (14 GB)	Unlimited	14 days
100 000 IDR	2 GB/day (28 days)	Unlimited	30 days
120 000 IDR	3 GB/day (28 days)	Unlimited	30 days
160 000 IDR	4 GB/day (120 GB)	Unlimited	30 days

¹ +unlimited data for 24 hours

SmartPlan – Smartfren

The SmartPlan are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.

SmartPlan can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data	On-Net Minutes	Off-Net Minutes	Local SMS	Validity
50 000 IDR	2 GB	Unlimited	10 minutes	100 SMS	30 days
60 000 IDR	4 GB	Unlimited	10 minutes	100 SMS	30 days
75 000 IDR	6 GB	Unlimited	10 minutes	100 SMS	30 days
75 000 IDR	8 GB	Unlimited	20 minutes	200 SMS	30 days
150 000 IDR	14 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	300 SMS	30 days
200 000 IDR	24 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	300 SMS	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
5000 IDR	Internet Unlimited Malam 7 Days	Unlimited	7 nights (1:00 – 5:00)
10 000 IDR	Internet Unlimited Malam 28 days	Unlimited	28 nights (1:00 – 5:00)

Connex EVO Plans – Smartfren

The EVO plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

EVO (plans) can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data	Nighttime Data	Validity
5000 IDR	500 MB	1.5 GB	3 days
10 000 IDR	1.25 GB	1.75 GB	7 days
20 000 IDR	2 GB	3 GB	30 days
30 000 IDR	4 GB	4 GB	30 days
40 000 IDR	6 GB	8 GB	30 days
50 000 IDR	12.5 GB	N/A	30 days
60 000 IDR	10 GB	20 GB	30 days
100 000 IDR	20 GB	40 GB	30 days
150 000 IDR	30 GB	60 GB	30 days
200 000 IDR	40 GB	80 GB	30 days
300 000 IDR	45 GB	45 GB	90 days
500 000 IDR	90 GB	90 GB	180 days
1 000 000 IDR	20 GB	20 GB	360 days

Voucher Data Plans – Smartfren

The Voucher Data plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Voucher Data can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data	Nighttime Data	Social Data	On-Net Minutes	Validity
5200 IDR	500 MB	1.5 GB	500 MB	Unlimited	3 days
10 000 IDR	1.25 GB	1.75 GB	1 GB	Unlimited	7 days
30 000 IDR	5 GB	5 GB	N/A	Unlimited	30 days
40 000 IDR	8 GB	8 GB	N/A	Unlimited	30 days
60 000 IDR	15 GB	15 GB	N/A	Unlimited	30 days

¹ for between 1:00 & 5:00
² for BlackBerry Messenger, Line & WhatsApp

Voucher 1ON+ Plans – Smartfren

The Voucher 1ON+ plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Voucher 1ON+ can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data	Social Data 1	On-Net Minutes	Validity
7700 IDR	1 GB	1 GB	Unlimited (6 months)	7 days
10 300 IDR	1.5 GB	1 GB	Unlimited (6 months)	7 days

¹ for Blibli, Bukalapak, Dana, Discord, Grab, Lazada, Line, Linkaja, Ovo, Shopee, Tokopedia & WhatsApp

Unlimited Harian Plans – Smartfren

The Unlimited Harian plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Unlimited Harian can be activated on the mySF app:

Price	Data	Social Data 1, 2	Validity
9000 IDR	1 GB	Unlimited	1 day
25 000 IDR	1 GB	Unlimited	7 days
45 000 IDR	1 GB	Unlimited	14 days
70 000 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	Validity
10 000 IDR	2 GB	N/A	Unlimited (6 months)	10 days
15 000 IDR	3 GB	N/A	Unlimited (6 months)	14 days
35 000 IDR	6 GB	4 GB	Unlimited (6 months)	30 days
50 000 IDR	12 GB	8 GB	Unlimited (6 months)	30 days
70 000 IDR	30 GB	N/A	Unlimited (6 months)	30 days
100 000 IDR	45 GB	N/A	Unlimited (6 months)	30 days
125 000 IDR	60 GB	N/A	Unlimited (6 months)	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
2000 IDR	500 MB	1 day
5000 IDR	500 MB/day (1.5 GB)	3 days
10 000 IDR	500 MB/day (2.5 GB)	7 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.