Mobile communications in Indonesia. Mobile Internet in Bali. Mobile tariffs
Bali is a strange and unusual island in all respects, but with telephone communications they have the same as everywhere else. Many Russian operators They have a roaming zone on the island, and there are telephone booths at every step.
Landline telephone service
As in any European country, you can make a call to Russia from any Balinese hotel. Such pleasure, however, costs a decent amount of money.
Another thing is the familiar telephone booths that work with prepaid cards. They can be found both on the street and at the post office. If you urgently need to send a fax, contact the WartelTelecom office. Here the money will be withdrawn from you only after you hang up. By the way, conversations in holidays and at night (after 23.00) are charged at a lower rate.
Branch telephone communication""WartelTelecom""
About mobile communications and the Internet in Bali
As already mentioned, you can come to Bali with your own MTS. Just a minute of communication will be very expensive - about $2.7/min.
The Russian Beeline occupies a leading position in terms of roaming: 0.9 $/min for local calls and calls to Russia and 0.4 $ per 1 SMS when registering on the TeLKomSel website. The latter is a partner of Beeline.
For those who travel a lot different countries, we can advise you to purchase a tourist card “Goodline" or "SimTravel".
Tourist card ""Goodline""
The cost of an incoming call to Russia is $0.95 and $0.3, respectively, and an outgoing call is about $0.95.
It makes sense to get a local SIM card. The most popular and reliable operators in Bali include Telkomsel and XL. The second one has a slightly worse coating quality. The cost of starter packages ranges from $15 to $30, the account balance is approximately $0.5. In some tourist areas, prices for the same SIM cards go up to $75. After purchase, be sure to ask the seller to activate the card. The easiest way to top up your phone is by number.
Logo of the Indonesian mobile operator "Telecomsell"
The “SimpatiPe De” tariff from “Telkomsel” is very profitable. A minute of conversation with Moscow will cost about $0.8, and an SMS message - $0.6. The “Simpati” account is topped up with the “Simpati voucher” card, which is sold in mobile phone stores.
""simPATI"" - the number 1 choice among tourists, as well as local residents
Let us tell you a little trick. To call even cheaper from “Simpati”, before the Russian phone number, dial the following combination of numbers: “01-01-177”, and then the city code/operator code/subscriber number. Try these other IP telephony codes: “01-019-7” and “01-017-7”. In these cases, the cost of a minute of communication will be $0.24.
mobile connection on the island itself it costs pennies: from 6.00 to 18.00 every 12 seconds up to 48 seconds - $0.2, the next 12 seconds up to an hour of conversation - $0.06. From 18.00 to 06.00 - $0.18 for the first 12 seconds up to 108 seconds, the next 12 seconds up to an hour of conversation - $0.06.
After purchasing a SIM card, do not forget to connect to mobile network“GPRS”, since Wi-Fi in Balinese hotels is frankly difficult: the speed is a snail’s pace, and the prices are exorbitant. But at mobile operators Traffic packages are quite affordable - which is very convenient for accessing the network from your own room.
You can get free Wi-Fi in almost any cafe and restaurant on the island, as well as at counters free internet at Denpasar airport. The speed is pretty decent.
How to call from Russia to Bali?
To call Bali, follow this dialing procedure: 8 (beep) - 10(international line) - 67 (Bali code)- city/operator code - subscriber number.
When calling from a mobile phone, simply dial +67 (Bali code) - codecities/operator - subscriber code.
How to call from Bali to Russia?
For calls to mobile phone dial: 01017 (IP telephony code) - 7 (RF code)- operator code - subscriber number.
For calls to a landline telephone, the digital combination is as follows: 001 (international line) - 7 (RF code)- city code - subscriber number.
*If you are calling from the hotel, you must first dial “9”.
Telephone codes Bali:
O. Bali Denpasar - 361;
Jakarta - 21 .
In case of emergency:
Police - 110;
Ambulance - 118;
Fire Department - 113;
Help Desk - 108.
Mobile communications on the island are not at all expensive and at the same time very accessible.
We, in turn, strongly advise you to purchase a local SIM card, right here upon arrival. Moreover, this is absolutely not difficult to do: SIM cards are sold in almost any store, mobile phone store, and even at the airport by good-natured local merchants. We still recommend refraining from the last purchase option if you don’t want to overpay by 5–10 times.
The cost of a SIM card ranges from IDR 5,000 to IDR 15,000 on average. (from approximately 0.5 - 1.5 $). Caring sellers activate the card right there on the spot. If for some reason they did not do this, we advise you to ask them to activate the SIM card in front of you. Otherwise, difficulties may arise later when trying to activate it yourself. If you speak the local language well, then it is quite possible that you will be able to complete this procedure yourself and without problems.
There is already some amount in the account. As a rule, it may not be enough for calls home. You can top up your balance right on the spot.
If you are traveling with a family or a group, we recommend purchasing SIM cards from the same operator.
There are a great variety of mobile operators. The most popular are Telkomsel (Simpati tariff) and XL Axiata Tbk, PT Smart Telecom.
How to call:
The international dialing code for Indonesia is +62.
For example, if you need to call Bali from abroad, then the number may look something like this +62 821 11 11 11 11. Moreover, if you make a call within the network, then +62 can be safely replaced with “0”. And at the same time phone number now looks like this: 0821 11 11 11 11
A little about tariffs and costs:
Domestic calls within the country will cost you 1000–2000 Indonesian rupees (3–6 rubles) per minute. Calling at night is even more profitable - the cost of a minute of conversation is reduced by almost half. And SMS is even cheaper - 150 rupees (50 kopecks)
Calls to Russia:
A minute of conversation, for example, with Moscow or St. Petersburg will cost you about 25 rubles, and an SMS message will cost you 18–20 rubles. However, (dammit!) there is a little trick: if you call Russia from Telkomsel, first dial the code “01-01-177” or “01-019-7”, then the city code or operator code, then the subscriber number . For example, you need to call the number +7 903 111 11 11, instead of a plus you dial the code, the result will be 01017 7 903 111 11 11 (two sevens next to each other). This smart combination reduces the cost of a minute of conversation with Russia to 7.5 rubles.
(For XL Axiata card holders, code 01000.)
You can check your balance by dialing *888# (for TELKOMSEL) and *123# (for XL)
Check how much you spent on your last call or SMS *887# (for TELKOMSEL)
Refill:
You can top up your account not only in mobile phone stores, but also in shops and kiosks. It is enough to say the incantatory “PULSA?”, and if the answer is affirmative, you can safely proceed to payment.
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Just a couple of years ago, the Internet and mobile communications in Bali were not very developed; there were practically no providers to choose from. Now there are so many operators that it is difficult to understand them.
With the help of tips from this article, you will learn how to call Bali, how to use the Internet and how, while on this island, you can always stay in touch with the greatest benefit for yourself.
mobile connection
Mobile communications in Bali are very cheap, so it makes sense to buy a local SIM card. Buy SIM cards in communication stores; if you do this at the airport from the hands of helpful local merchants, then it may cost you 10 times more, and besides, it may be from another region, for example, from Java. Roaming in Indonesia is not free with all companies.
The cost of a SIM card is 10,000 - 20,000 rupees (30-60 rubles), with about 5,000 already in your account.
Advice: be sure to ask to immediately activate the SIM card in front of you. Doing it on your own can sometimes be difficult, especially if you use tablets.
There are a great many telecom operators in Bali, as already mentioned. But the most popular of them are Telkomsel (Simpati tariff) and XL Axiata Tbk (or XL for short). Their coverage area covers almost all of Indonesia, and the tariffs of both companies are approximately the same. Except that XL has cheaper internet, but slightly worse coverage.
By the way, all Russian cellular operators provide roaming in Bali. Beeline is even a partner of Telkomsel, but purchasing local SIM cards is still more profitable.
Advice: if you come with a group, buy cards from the same operator.
The international dialing code for Indonesia is +62. If you need to make a call to Bali from abroad, then the number may look something like this +62 821 11 33 44 55. There are some peculiarities in how to call Bali from a local SIM card: “+62” in this case must be replaced to “0”. Then the number looks like this: 0821 11 33 44 55. Telephone code Bali - 361.
Mobile tariffs
Calls within the country will cost you 1000-2000 Indonesian rupees (3-6 rubles) per minute, the night rate (from 18.00 to 6.00) is almost twice as cheap. SMS - 150 rupees (50 kopecks).
Calls to Russia: a minute of conversation with Moscow will cost about 25 rubles, and an SMS message will cost 18-20 rubles. Tip: if you are calling Russia from Telkomsel, first dial the IP telephony code “01-01-177” or “01-019-7”, then the city code or operator code, then the subscriber number. This trick reduces the cost of a minute of conversation with Russia to 7.5 rubles. For XL, the IP telephony code is 01000.
To check your balance you need to dial *888# (for TELKOMSEL) and *123# (for XL). Tip: you can top up your account not only in communication shops, but also (in the evening and at night) at food kiosks. You need to approach the seller and ask: “PULSA?” If you were answered in the affirmative, it means that here you can be provided with the service of replenishing your account.
The card is valid for 365 days from the date of the last balance replenishment.
Internet
If it is important for you to always and everywhere stay in touch with the world via the Internet, then in Bali you will not have to compromise your principles.
Wi-Fi is found everywhere on the island in restaurants and cafes, sometimes access to the network is included in hotel services, and if you rent a villa, you will most likely have your own dedicated line.
Many operators offer unlimited packages of varying validity periods and USB modems. For many, having a 3G modem is seen as the optimal solution, because then the Internet will always be at hand. However, if you do not need to work on a computer, you can limit yourself to buying a SIM card and use the Internet through your phone.
Internet from the SmartFren provider took first place in terms of popularity among tourists. This company provides one of the fastest Internet in Bali. The SmartFren 3G modem can be purchased for 500,000 rupees (1,500 rubles), the price includes a package unlimited internet for a month from the date of purchase. Speed - 3.1 Mbit/sec. In the future, the same package can be activated for 90,000 (280 rubles) per month.
Advice: promptly renew the package at the end of the month by calling the company or using a combination of numbers, otherwise the money after the month may be written off at absolute rates, and not as part of the package.
The same Simpati tariff from Telkomsel, described above, provides access to the Internet for 50,000 rupees (150 rubles) for 2 weeks or 100,000 (300 rubles) for a month. The speed fluctuates around 2 Mbit/sec. The monthly package is positioned as unlimited, but in fact, once it reaches 1 GB, the speed drops significantly. But fortunately, you can always update it by depositing additional funds into your account.
In addition to these two providers, at least 15 more companies offer their Internet packages. On average, a month of active use of the network, depending on the operator, will cost approximately from 600 to 1,500 rubles.
Advice: Internet work that requires a stable 3G connection speed is best completed before 19.00, after which it is rush hour in Bali and only the most patient can work.
Don't forget about the Internet cafe. The cost is about 4000-5000 rupees per hour. I will also add that there are quite a lot of Internet cafes where you can pay 4-5 thousand rupees per hour (about 15 rubles), the speed is unpredictable.
Stay connected and on the wave!
The Indonesian tourism destination is slightly behind other popular Asian countries such as Thailand and Vietnam. Things are somewhat worse here with the Internet. At the same time, the number of Internet users in the country continues to grow (especially 3 G-connections), and in terms of the number of users on Facebook, Indonesia ranks second in the world. In addition, local cellular operators offer their customers favorable rates and provide quite acceptable signal reception.
general information
Let’s say right away that you shouldn’t use the services of Russian providers in Indonesia - it’s too expensive. cellular operates in all major cities of the country, but in remote areas there may be periodic problems with coverage.
Big cities also boast an impressive number of Internet cafes (pay attention to the signs Internet or Warnet ). These cafes are open until late in the evening, but the equipment here leaves much to be desired, and the low prices are consistent with the low Internet speed. In order to access Russian portals (if this is possible at all), you need to be patient.
A conversation on a landline phone will be quite expensive, but after 23:00 the cost international call at negotiation points Wartel Telecom decreases noticeably. Telephone cards can be purchased at the post office, mall or newsstand.
International country code – 62 . Ambulance operators respond to phone calls 118 , police number - 110 , fire brigade - 113 . Phone for information - 108 .
mobile connection
As noted above, optimal solution for a tourist there will be the purchase of a local SIM card. There are several mobile operators in Indonesia, the largest of which are Telkomsel And Excelcomindo . The company is also popular Indosat .
Costs an Indonesian SIM card 50-100 rubles , but in some tourist areas the price can jump significantly. There is no need to present a passport or any other documents. The balance (if the buyer wishes) is replenished on the spot. To avoid misunderstandings, it is recommended to ask the seller for help in activating the SIM card. Large discounts are offered for domestic calls between clients of the same provider.
SIM cards are sold in communication shops, shopping malls and even in small street shops. You can also buy a SIM card at the airport, but such a purchase will cost several times more.
A minute of conversation within the country will cost the owner of a local card 3-6 rubles , SMS – 50 kopecks . The starting price for a minute conversation with Russia is: 8 rubles , SMS – order two rubles .
Mobile Internet AndWi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is not available in all Indonesian hotels. But free Wi-Fi is available in many city restaurants, cafes and shopping malls. Wi-Fi is also available within popular resort areas.
For those who value the ability to access the Internet on permanent basis, it is better to contact one of the 3G communication providers. These are the operators already listed above, as well as CBN And AHA . In Jakarta and Surabaya, in addition to 3G, a high-speed standard is also offered 3.5 G - connections.
Monthly prices for an unlimited Internet package depend on the operator you choose and the connection speed and fluctuate in the range 350-650 rubles . Of course, there are cheaper options. In addition, you can connect for a shorter period (for example, 14 days). Note that there is no particular reason to overpay for speed, since mobile Internet in Indonesia can only be called fast with a stretch.
The signal quality decreases as you move away from large cities and the main resorts of the country.
Cable Internet
Those who plan to stay in Indonesia for a long time will certainly be interested in the situation with wired internet. The largest ADSL provider in Indonesia is P.T. Telcom . Unfortunately, in many areas of the country (in particular, this concerns Bali), telephone cables are rarely replaced, and those available are quite old and characterized by low throughput. The monthly bill usually consists of the payment for the provider's services and the cost of using the PT Telcom line, amounting to 800-1000 rub.. at a speed of 3 megabits per second.
In general, despite some disadvantages (low speed, interruptions in signal reception in remote areas), there should not be any serious problems with communication in Indonesia. SIM cards from the main local providers are easy to purchase in major cities and resort areas of the country, and if necessary, you can use Internet cafes and landline phones.