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How to Register Indosat Card for Existing and New Users Correctly

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Kapanlagi.com - As a mobile telecommunication service user, including Indosat, there are several things you need to prepare. If you are a new user, it means you must have a starter card in the form of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. Next, you need to find out how to register an Indosat card so that it can be used properly.

Registering an Indosat card is a mandatory thing that you need to know, in accordance with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Regulation No.12/2016. In this regulation, the government requires all existing and new prepaid card users, including Indosat, to register. This obligation has been effective since October 31, 2017.

Actually, registering an Indosat card is not difficult. You only need to have a SIM card that is still valid or active as stated on the card. There are several ways you can take. To find out more, please read the explanation below.

1. Things to Prepare for Indosat Card Registration

Before we explain how to register an Indosat card, you need to prepare a valid identity first. A valid identity is an identity registered with the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration of the Republic of Indonesia. Some things that need to be prepared include:

1. For Indonesian Citizens (WNI):

- E-KTP (Electronic ID Card)

- Kartu Keluarga (Family Card)

The information needed from these requirements is the 16-digit Population Identification Number (NIK) and the 16-digit Family Card Number (Nomor Kartu Keluarga).

2. For Foreign Citizens (WNA):

- Passport

- KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit Card)

- KITAS (Temporary Stay Permit Card)

If you don't have an E-KTP, there are other provisions that can be followed. You can still register using the NIK listed on your Family Card. However, if you don't have a Family Card, you won't be able to register.

 

2. How to Register Indosat Card via SMS

You can register the card independently via SMS. The way to register an Indosat card via SMS is quite easy, as explained in the following steps.

Existing User

1. Open the short message feature or SMS on your mobile phone.

2. Type the format ULANG#NIK#KK Number#.

3. Example: ULANG#123XXXXXX#123XXXXX#.

4. Send the message to 4444.

5. As a sign of successful registration, you will receive a reply containing information that the number is already active and can be used.

New User

1. Open the short message feature or SMS on your mobile phone.

2. Type the SMS with the format NIK#KK Number#.

3. Example: 123xxxxxxxx#123xxxxxx# and send it to 4444.

4. Wait a moment until you receive a reply message containing information that the number can be used for various communication purposes.

 

3. How to Register Indosat Card Through Indosat Gallery

In addition to SMS, you can find out how to register an Indosat card by visiting the nearest Indosat Gallery. Both old and new users can register using this method. There are things you need to prepare before going there, namely the ID card number and NIK.

Next, you can ask for help from the staff to register your Indosat card that you already have. This service is free for all Indosat card users who will register.

How to Register Indosat Card for Foreigners

As foreigners living and using Indosat cards, of course you have the right to know how to register an Indosat card.

The way to register an Indosat card for foreigners is to visit the gallery or telecommunications service provider partner, in this case, Indosat Gallery, and bring the requirements mentioned above.

The data needed by the officer includes name, passport number/KITAS/KITAP, nationality, and place and date of birth. The officer will assist you in registering the Indosat card you already have.

 

4. How to Check Indosat Card Registration

After you have followed the above procedure to register your Indosat card, you can check the registration status. In short, you can find out if your Indosat card has been successfully registered. To do this, you can send an SMS to 4444 with the format INFO#NIK or INFO#MSISDN.

For example, you can type the following SMS: INFO#123xxxx

Once you receive a reply confirming that the number is already registered, it means you can start using various services provided by Indosat. These services usually include phone calls, SMS, and easy and fast internet access.

As additional information, as an active user, you can purchase credit through the myIM3 application. Additionally, you can also purchase it through the provided dial-up service.

 

5. Benefits of Registering Indosat Cards

- Provides protection to users against criminal actions and misuse by irresponsible parties (terrorism, fraud, spamming, cybercrime, etc.). This allows the community/users to feel more comfortable using telecommunication services.

- Facilitates the provision of services for telecommunication users, such as online and non-cash transactions.

- User data can be used for inclusive financial purposes or government aid or similar matters.

Those are some ways to register Indosat cards that you can follow.

 

(kpl/gen/ans)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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