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Bali Prepaid SIM card for data plan and cheap calling to oversea



Bali Sim Card, Your Mobile internet choice to travel around in Bali to get stay connected to the internet for any purpose. Which Sim Card is better to buy while in Bali? And how to how much will it cost?
Bali Prepaid SIM card

Compare to Roaming package, You can simple buy a Sim card in Bali. There are 2 Main provider that we recommended to use for faster internet connection all around Bali Are.

There is Telkomsel and XL Sim Card you can chose to Buy for the best coverage of 3G/4G Lte Speed. Both this Sim card most used by locals for Best Coverage and Cheap Data plan or Calling with

Telkomsel Prepaid SIM Card

Telkomsel is the First Cellular network provider in Indonesia from since 1995. Indeed the Best with coverage in almost Every Indonesian archipelago. In Bali itself, Telkomsel is mostly used by local which is staying away from the town, Especially within the Remote area in the deep countryside part. 

The Product

Telkomsel Product available in Post Paid and Prepaid. Their prepaid SIM Card itself has another 3 Product, All of them is in the same coverage and benefit. The difference is their package for long term usage. But for Tourist you can get one of them for weekly or monthly usage. The product is Simpati Card, AS card And Loop Card. 

Telkomsel Bali Prepaid SIM Card Price

Price for the starter pack is only cost you IDR 5000-10.000 local currency. or you may get the bundle with data plan package included. The price is IDR. 60.000-70.000. This amount you already get 1,5 GB quota for internet and extra 2-3GB when you are in 4G Lte Network. 

To Activate your new SIM card, You can Simply ask the Store keeper to ask for the activation. Do it by yourself may get confusing, Since its instruction is in Bahasa. It will only takes a few second for the activation and you will start getting your internet works on your phone. 

Buying SIM card in Bali Airport?

Once your flight is touching down at Bali Airport, You Can expect to buy Telkomsel SIM card in Bali airport hall. Their counter are available in the Rejuvenation hall. It is the easist way to get one But their price may comes much higher compare to get it in the Cellular shop. 

If you don't mind paying more, Then Buying SIM card in Bali Airport is the most efficient and you will get internet start working. 

Buy Cheaper Local SIM Cards at Cellular Shop

The second option is buying the SIM card at Local cellular shop, This is the most recommended to safe your money. The Price for starter pack with Data Plan Package is From IDR. 60.000 you already have Internet working with 1,5GB quota. and you may get Extra Bonus when you are in 4G lte Network. 

The more Quota of internet you need the more price you will need. However if only for internet browsing and Online Map for 1-2 Weeks should be enough. In Case you need more Quota, You can buy or top up for extra. 

Instruction for Telkomsel SIM Card command
  • To Check Your Credit/ Balance : *888# Dial
  • To Buy Internet package or check the remaining quota, You can Access *363#. To buy Package data Plan from your card, You need to have credit ready on your SIM card. 
  • To Make a call you can just direct put the Number, To Make an oversea call include +(Country Code) Number 

XL Prepaid SIM Card in Bali

XL Sim Card is also the other card you can buy in Bali for internet Data plan. This provider also work all around the area in Bali. This card price is the same as Telkomsel product but it comes with more quota. 

This is mostly used by local which is staying near the town as it has similar speed and coverage with lower price for monthly package. It work good in the area of main tourist area like Canggu, Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak etc (I have tested it and hos no problem)

To Buy this you cant get it at Airport, But you can easily buy at the local SIM card shop. It cost you only IDR. 60.000 with activation and 3,5GB internet quota. 

USEFUL TIPS

Download Bali Maps on Google map when you cruising Bali by renting a scooter in Bali. To avoid you getting lost in cast you missed the Network coverage. 

Buy a small credit (Pulsa) include on your SIM card, In case you want to make local calling for emergency purpose. The amount of 10.000 to 20.000 is enough. 
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