INDONESIA

The strength of networks run by service providers differs in different parts of the country. When deciding which service provider to purchase your SIM card from, it is advisable to check if the service provider covers the area you are travelling to well.

Main carriers in the country

• Telkomsel

• IM3

• Tri

• XL Axiata

• Indosat

• Indosat3

• Axis

• Telkom

• Bakrie Telecom

• Smartfren Telecom

• Ceria Mobile

Cost

Prepaid SIM cards can be bought for as low as 2,000 rupiah (US15 cents) and credit, starting from 10,000 rupiah (US70 cents) to 50,000 rupiah (USD3.50), can be topped up in accordance to ones requirement. Most of the time, tourists usually buy a SIM packaged with data. The data packs can at times be expensive when purchased in international airports, especially in Bali.

Purchase

SIMs and data packs can be purchased at airports and convenience stores. Passports are not required to make the purchase.

Topping up

Top-up cards can be bought from various retailers such as mobile stores and convenience stores and top-ups can also be purchased online using a credit card.