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Smartfren Indonesia SIM card: the 90 GB eSIM starter pack and its limits

Smartfren sells a prepaid eSIM starter pack of 90 GB for Rp180,000, valid 360 days. It is not described as a tourist product.

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Is a Smartfren Indonesia SIM card a good choice for a tourist?

Probably not as a first choice, because the product we could read is not aimed at visitors and its device list is narrow. Smartfren's eSIM 90 GB page, which we read on 8 October 2026, is for prepaid eSIM customers and does not mention tourists. It links to a separate "eSIM Tourist" page that we did not read.

What does the Smartfren eSIM cost and include?

The page lists the 90 GB eSIM starter pack at Rp180,000, valid 360 days. The quota is 45 GB of 24-hour data plus 45 GB of midnight data, and calls to other Smartfren users are free. A year of validity is generous for a visitor but you pay for a lot of data you may not need.

Smartfren describes the data as 4G LTE and makes no other speed or coverage claim; it notes it may slow speeds for excessive use. It says nothing about 5G.

What are the catches?

  • Device list. The page lists iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 and 12 Pro, plus several Samsung models. The list in the notes and in the terms do not match each other, so confirm your phone first.
  • One profile. A device can hold one active Smartfren eSIM profile. The QR code can be rescanned up to 10 times on the same device.
  • Moving phones. Switching to another device needs a replacement at a Smartfren Gallery, for IDR 15,000.
  • Registration. The page does not describe identity registration, and we could not read the current rules. Indonesian prepaid SIMs need registration generally, but we have not confirmed what Smartfren asks of a foreigner.

Where do you buy it?

The page names Smartfren Gallery, the mySF app, Tokopedia, Bukalapak, Shopee and Blibli. Marketplace sales from an Indonesian seller are awkward for a visitor, which is another point against it for a short trip.

Smartfren after the merger

XLSMART's site says the merger of XL Axiata and Smartfren took place in April 2025, and lists Smartfren among its brands. See the XL Axiata page for XL's tourist eSIM, which we could read in more detail.

Smartfren or a travel eSIM?

A travel eSIM is the simpler tool for a one- or two-week trip. For other Indonesian networks see Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo and Three (Tri). Our Indonesia SIM card comparison lays out the options, the Indonesia hub has the rest, and travel eSIM prices are on the cheapest eSIM page.

Common questions

How much is the Smartfren Indonesia SIM card eSIM 90 GB?

On 8 October 2026 the Smartfren page listed it at Rp180,000, valid 360 days, with 45 GB of 24-hour data and 45 GB of midnight data. Check the page before buying, as prices change.

Is the Smartfren eSIM for tourists?

The product page we read does not mention tourist use. It links to a separate eSIM Tourist page that we did not read. Check that page for any visitor-specific plan and registration rules.

Which phones work with the Smartfren eSIM?

The page lists iPhone XS through iPhone 12 Pro and several Samsung models, but the lists in its notes and terms do not match. Confirm your exact model with Smartfren before buying.

Can I move a Smartfren eSIM to a new phone?

Only with a replacement from a Smartfren Gallery, which costs IDR 15,000. A device holds one active profile, and the QR code can be rescanned up to 10 times on the same device.

Does Smartfren have 5G?

The page describes the product as 4G LTE and makes no 5G claim. It says speeds may be reduced for excessive use. Check Smartfren's coverage map and your plan before assuming anything faster.

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