Yes, but it depends on the circumstances. Many expats in Indonesia purchased SIM cards casually—sometimes from street vendors or kiosks—without formal registration using a passport or ID. In such case…
If you have an Indonesian SIM card and can’t recall your number, use these codes to retrieve it:
The Indonesian government is preparing to implement several new mobile communication regulations, which could significantly impact expats in Bali. While the transition to eSIM is generally seen as a p…
Registering with most local services using a non-Indonesian phone number is usually not possible. However, there is a workaround, at least at the time of writing this article.
Customs officials decided to inspect my luggage; there, they confirmed the duration of my stay. When asked about the IMEI, they said it wasn’t needed and let me go. I didn’t get a SIM card at the airp…
The fact is, Telkomsel offers different tariffs to different subscribers at different prices — this has been verified repeatedly. My husband and I have had our SIM cards for different lengths of time…
ATTENTION!
If you are visiting Indonesia for the first time, and your phone is not registered, and you need to ensure you stay connected, you can pre-purchase an online tourist SIM card (eSIM) through the servic
If you plan to stay in Indonesia for up to 90 days, you can register your phone and buy a SIM card at the official office of the mobile operator.
Telkomsel offices…
In Bali, there are quite a few mobile operators: Telkomsel (Simpati), XL, Indosat, Tri.
Let's look at the phone codes for the most popular ones.
Activation and Registration…
How to Get Around Kuala Lumpur: Transport, Internet & Travel Essentials
1) I’m taking 500 ringgit in small bills ($125) with me to buy a SIM card at the airport, like MyTune, and put it in a router. It costs around 25 ringgit, the cheapest option after passport control an…