Extend the active life of the SIM card Indosat is 30 days. If the active period expires, the SIM card will enter a grace period of 7 days.
During the grace period, the SIM card can still be used to receive calls and SMS. But can not be used to call and send SMS.
If the grace period expires, the SIM card will be forfeited and can no longer be used.
To avoid burning the SIM card, you need to extend its active period before the active period runs out. There are several ways to extend Indosat's active period.
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How to Extend Indosat's Active Period
As with other SIM cards, you can extend the usage period of the card in various ways.
Top Up
The most common way to extend Indosat's active period is to top up credit. You can top up at credit counters, convenience stores, or ATMs.
To top up credit, you can mention the nominal credit you want to top up to the credit counter officer or minimarket cashier.
If you top up at an ATM, you can choose the nominal credit you want to top up and insert your ATM card.
After topping up, the Indosat SIM card's active period will increase according to the nominal credit you filled in.
Buying Internet Packages
Apart from topping up credit, you can also extend Indosat's active period by buying an internet package.
Internet packages usually include an active period, so you can simultaneously get internet quota to use.
To buy an internet package, you can use the UMB code, the MyIM3 application, or the Indosat Ooredoo website.
If you use the UMB code, open the message menu on your cellphone and type the UMB code according to the package you want to buy. Then, send the message to number 555.
If you use the MyIM3 application, open the MyIM3 application, then click the "Pulsa" menu. Then, click the “Extend Active Period” button. Select the package you want to buy, then click the "Buy" button.
If you bought an internet package through the Indosat Ooredoo website, open the Indosat Ooredoo website, then click the "Package" menu. Then, select the internet package that you want to buy, then click the "Buy" button.
After purchasing an internet package, the active period of the Indosat SIM card will increase according to the active period of the internet package that you purchased.
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Using UMB Code
You can also extend Indosat's active period using the UMB code. Here are some UMB codes that you can use to extend Indosat's active period:
- **Active3** to extend the active period for 3 days at a price of IDR 2,000.
- **Active7** to extend the active period for 7 days at a price of IDR 5,000.
- **Active14** to extend the active period for 14 days at a price of IDR 10,000.
- **Active30** to extend the active period for 30 days at a price of IDR 20,000.
To use the UMB code, open the message menu on your cellphone and type the UMB code according to the package you want to buy. Then, send the message to number 555.
After using the UMB code, the Indosat SIM card's active period will increase according to the active period you choose.
By following the three methods above, you can extend Indosat's active period easily and quickly.
The long active period will allow you to continue using the Indosat SIM card to communicate with friends, family and co-workers.
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