The Telkomsel simPATI Indonesian SIM card is the ideal SIM for travellers visiting Bali and elsewhere in Indonesia.
Includes Rp 3000 of call credit
Call charges
Call rates in Indonesia vary from 35 Rp/minute to 2250 Rp/minute. The price will vary depending on where you are, where the person you are calling is, the network of the person you are calling, the time of the day and the length of your call. To confuse matters more, the call charges vary during your call (for instance the sixth minute of your call will be charged at a different rate to the second minute of your call). In short it is a very confusing pricing structure, but most local calls shouldn't cost more than a couple of cents per minute and the most you can expect to pay is 2250 Rp (around 22c) per minute.
All incoming calls are free
International calls
Indosat has cheap international calls using the 007 or 01017 international access code (a more expensive tariff applies to calls made using the + prefix).
To make international calls you need to use 007 or 01017 as your international access code. For example, if you want to call us in Australia on 03 9988 0686, you will need to dial 01017 61 3 9988 0686 (that's the international access code 01016, then the Australian country code 61, the Victoria area code 3 - drop the zero at the start of the area code or mobile number – and the number 9988 0686).
International text messages
International SMS text messages cost 600 Rp (around 6c) per message. However international text messages can be unreliable at the best of times and we recommend using an app such as Telegram or Whats App for all international text messages.
Internet access
The simPATI SIM card is an excellent option for data access on your phone. For the best rates you will need to add a data package after activating your SIM card in Indonesia. The cost of data access varies depending on where you are in Indonesia.
| 1 day/10MB 10MB | 7 days/340MB (170MB at 3G and 170MB at 2G) | 30 days/2GB (1GB at 3G and 1GB at 2G) | |
| Bali | 3750 Rp (around 37c) | 26,000 Rp (around $2.57) | 80,000 Rp (around $7.92) |
| Jakarta | 4000 Rp (around 40c) | 28,000 Rp (around $2.77) | 85,000 Rp (around $8.41) |
| Surabaya | 3750 Rp (around 37c) | 26,000 Rp (around $2.57) | 80,000 Rp (around $7.92) |
| Yogyakarta | 3750 Rp (around 37c) | 26,000 Rp (around $2.57) | 80,000 Rp (around $7.92) |
Dial *999# and select the Social MAX package to add your data package.
Activating your simPATI SIM card
It is easy to activate your simPATI Indonesian SIM card.
Simply insert the SIM card in your phone, turn your phone on (when in Telkomsel's coverage area in Indonesia), follow the instructions on the registration menu that appears on your screen.
Alternately, text the word DAFTAR to 4444.
Topping up your simPATI SIM card
You can top up your simPATI prepaid SIM card by purchasing top up vouchers from convenience stores and Telkomsel shops throughout Indonesia. You can also top up online at ding.com.
Checking your usage and credit balance
Press *888# then YES/OK to check your credit balance and credit expiration date
Press *887# then YES/OK to check your last usage
Press *889# then YES/OK to check your remaining bonus
Press *808# then YES/OK to check your simPATI mobile phone number
Contacting simPATI customer service
Call 155 from your mobile (or enter *116# into your phone) or call 0807 1811 811 from any other phone. You can call this customer service line 24 hours. Alternately email cs@telkomsel.co.id
When does this SIM expire?
Our current stock of Indonesian SIM cards need to be activated by 31 August 2015.