4 min readOctober 29, 2026
Can You Use a Bali Telkomsel SIM Across Indonesia?
Yes — it's an Indonesian line, not a Bali one. It keeps working on Lombok, Java and most of the country, which is exactly why we sell Telkomsel and nothing else.
GetBaliSIM Blog
Bali Connectivity Guides
Practical guides to help you stay connected and get the most out of your Bali trip.
3 min readOctober 29, 2026
How to Check Your Telkomsel Number and Data in Bali
Forgot your Indonesian number, or not sure how much data is left? A dial code and an SMS answer both — no app, no login.
4 min readOctober 29, 2026
Your First Hour in Bali, Phone-Wise
What actually happens to your phone between landing at Ngurah Rai and getting in the car — and the two or three things worth sorting before you fly.
5 min readOctober 29, 2026
GetBaliSIM vs BaliSim vs BaliEasy: An Honest Look
Three Bali companies selling local Telkomsel lines. We sell one of them, so here's what the other two genuinely do better, and who each one suits.
4 min readOctober 29, 2026
How Long Does a Bali SIM Card Last? (Validity Explained)
Your Bali plan runs 30 days from activation, not from the day you pay. What starts the clock, why topping up won't extend it, and the two-registrations-a-year limit nobody tells you about.
4 min readOctober 29, 2026
How to Know a Bali SIM Seller Is Legit
Worried about sending your passport to a stranger, or landing with a SIM that doesn't work? Here's how to tell a real seller from a risky one before you pay.
4 min readOctober 29, 2026
Where Bali Has Phone Signal (and Where It Drops)
Signal in Bali is better than most visitors expect, but it isn't even. Here's where a Telkomsel line is solid, where it thins out, and what to do about it.
5 min readOctober 29, 2026
Why Bali Asks for Your Passport to Buy a SIM Card
Indonesia requires every SIM to be registered to a real person, tourists included. Here's the reason behind the rule, and what it actually means for your trip.
6 min readOctober 3, 2026
Telkomsel vs XL vs Indosat: Best SIM Card for Bali 2026
Which network really covers Ubud, Canggu and Nusa Penida — and which one to pick for your trip. Telkomsel, XL and Indosat compared by a Bali team.
5 min readOctober 3, 2026
Airalo vs Klook vs Holafly: Which Bali eSIM to Pick
Airalo, Klook and Holafly Bali eSIMs compared — what each one gets you, and the one thing none of them includes: an Indonesian phone number.
4 min readOctober 1, 2026
Bali Airport SIM Card: What to Expect at Ngurah Rai
Yes, you can buy a SIM card at Bali airport. What the counters are like, what you'll need, and how to land with your +62 number already working.
6 min readMarch 7, 2026
Roaming or a Local SIM in Bali? How to Decide
Roaming charges you every day and slows down after a small cap. A local Telkomsel plan is one payment for the month. When each one actually makes sense.
5 min readMarch 6, 2026
Dual SIM in Bali: Keep Your Home Number, Add a Local eSIM
Run your home SIM for calls and 2FA codes and a Bali eSIM for data at once. Setup for iPhone and Android, and the data roaming switch to turn off first.
4 min readMarch 5, 2026
Bali eSIM Hotspot: Share Your Data With a Laptop or Friend
Every Telkomsel plan we sell includes hotspot tethering at no extra cost. How to switch it on for iPhone and Android, and what it costs you in data.
4 min readMarch 4, 2026
How to Top Up Telkomsel Data in Bali: 4 Ways Compared
Out of data mid-trip? Four ways to add data: online through us, the MyTelkomsel app, a dial code, or a voucher at Indomaret or Alfamart. What each one needs.
5 min readNovember 2, 2026
What We Learned From Our First 100 Orders
Two co-founders from the same Bali village, a refund on day one, and 100 orders later. What running GetBaliSIM has taught us so far.