How to Get a SIM CARD in Jakarta Indonesia 2022 (EASY)

TL;DR

This video provides information on the new regulations for sim cards in Indonesia in 2021, including the requirement to unlock phones and the different plan options available.

Transcript

welcome back to another video guys and today i thought i need to make a video about sim cards because there are a lot of rumors about sim cards and there's a high demand on information and there are none provided on youtube so it is really easy to get a sim card in indonesia in 2021 because there are new regulations from 2021 on and which includes ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📱 There are high demand and rumors about sim cards in Indonesia in 2021, with limited information available on YouTube.
• 🌐 New regulations in Indonesia prohibit the use of foreign phones with an Indonesian sim card, but older phones are unaffected and will work without unlocking.
• 💰 To unlock a newer phone, a fee of 200,000 rupees can be paid at a local telecoms shop, while there are rumors of additional taxes if done at the airport.
• 🛒 It is recommended to visit a legit local telecoms shop in a mall to unlock the phone and avoid any additional charges.
• 🏝️ Two different plans are available: a domestic plan that only works on the specific island where you are staying, or a national plan that works all over Indonesia.
• 💲 The cheapest plan is 80,000 rupees per month for 10 gigabytes of data, 60 minutes of call, 100 SMS, and 150 megabytes of roaming, plus a 10% tax.
• 💳 Payment for the plan can be made in advance for multiple months or on a monthly basis, using the "My Teleconsult" app or by topping up the sim card at a local phone shop.
• 🇮🇩 The video provides helpful information on obtaining sim cards in Indonesia and navigating the new government regulations.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do the new sim card regulations in Indonesia affect foreign phones?

The new regulations in Indonesia require foreign phones to be unlocked in order to use an Indonesian sim card. This means that if you have a newer phone, you will need to pay a fee of 200,000 rupees at a telecoms shop to unlock your phone.

Q: Is it possible to use a sim card on different islands in Indonesia?

Yes, there are two plan options available. The domestic plan will only work on the island you are staying on, while the national plan can be used all over Indonesia. It is important to choose the plan that suits your needs.

Q: How much does the cheapest sim card plan in Indonesia cost?

The cheapest plan in Indonesia costs 80,000 rupees per month. This plan includes 10 GB of data, 60 minutes of call, 100 SMS, and 150 MB of roaming. Please note that there is a 10% tax added to the plan cost.

Q: Can I pay for multiple months of the sim card plan in advance?

Yes, you have the option to pay for multiple months of the sim card plan in advance. If you know you will be staying in Indonesia for a specific duration, you can pay for the corresponding number of months in advance. This can be done at a telecoms shop or through the My Teleconsult app.

Q: Where can I unlock my foreign phone to use an Indonesian sim card?

To unlock your foreign phone to use an Indonesian sim card, you can visit a local telecoms shop in the mall that appears legitimate. They will be able to unlock your phone for a fee of 200,000 rupees.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• New regulations in Indonesia require unlocking foreign phones to use Indonesian sim cards, with a fee of 200,000 rupees at telecoms shops.

• There are two plan options: a domestic plan that works only on the specific island you are staying on, or a national plan that can be used all over Indonesia.

• The cheapest plan costs 80,000 rupees per month with 10 GB of data, 60 minutes of call, 100 SMS, and 150 MB of roaming.