To keep your Telkomsel SIM card number active in Russia without an IMEI binding, you can continue paying for the SIM…
To keep your Telkomsel SIM card number active in Russia without an IMEI binding, you can continue paying for the SIM card plan through the MyTelkomsel app. If you have a new visa, you can visit a Telkomsel office to renew the registration for another three months.
In Indonesia, a local SIM card remains active as long as the balance is topped up
In Indonesia, a local SIM card remains active as long as the balance is topped up. The common '30-day' or '90-day' restriction refers strictly to the device's unregistered IMEI, which blocks local cellular network access on unregistered foreign phones after this period. To keep receiving SMS for bank confirmations, users can keep the SIM active through top-ups, even if the primary phone's IMEI is blocked, or use an IMEI-registered backup device.
To keep an Indonesian SIM card active long-term (useful for local bank notifications), buy "masa aktif" (active period…
To keep an Indonesian SIM card active long-term (useful for local bank notifications), buy "masa aktif" (active period extension) packages in the operator's app, which can extend validity for up to a year without high costs. Separately, unregistered foreign phones face network blocks via IMEI after 90 days of local network usage. If traveling outside Indonesia, the SIM will continue to work for receiving roaming SMS without IMEI registration.
Telkomsel users can extend SIM card validity via the 'Masa Aktif' feature in the MyTelkomsel app
Telkomsel users can extend SIM card validity via the 'Masa Aktif' feature in the MyTelkomsel app. Options include: 30 days (14k IDR), 90 days (33k IDR), 180 days (62k IDR), 300 days (97k IDR), and 360 days (115k IDR). Maintaining SIM activity keeps the number functional for future travel or roaming.
If your Telkomsel SIM card registration is expiring soon (e
If your Telkomsel SIM card registration is expiring soon (e.g., after 3 months), and you plan to stay longer, you can attempt to extend the registration at a Telkomsel office if your visa status allows. Otherwise, you may need to get a new SIM card.
To keep an Indonesian SIM card (XL, Telkomsel) active while using it for roaming abroad (e
To keep an Indonesian SIM card (XL, Telkomsel) active while using it for roaming abroad (e.g., to receive banking OTPs), users must maintain a balance and perform at least one paid action (like sending an SMS) monthly, or purchase an active period extension ('masa aktif') package within the provider's official app.
Troubleshoot issues with reactivating a Telkomsel SIM card remotely, especially if SMS notifications are not received
Troubleshoot issues with reactivating a Telkomsel SIM card remotely, especially if SMS notifications are not received. Advise on potential solutions and warn against scams. Confirm if the card is still active and suggest visiting in person if remote reactivation fails.