Internet Service Providers
Finding a reliable Internet Service Provider is a challenge everybody will face in Indonesia. The best advice that can be offered is to forget about the kind of service you can get “back home,” and just accept that you are never going to get the same speed, reliability or value for money.
While ISPs in Indonesia are steadily improving, it is still a challenge for both businesses and individuals to find a service that meets their needs and budgets. Service reliablity can vary widely from place to place, even within the Jakarta area, so a good ISP in one area may not be so good in another.
Below are listed just a few of the better ISP services available.
Fastnet
This is likely the fastest, most reliable and best-value-for-money services available at this time. Unfortunately, their service is limited to home use only, but plans are in the pipeline to create a service for business users. The only thing that lets this company down is its customer service center. People with high blood pressure should avoid talking to Fastnet/First Media Customer Service folks.
Product Quota Speed Price
· FastNet 512 Unlimited 512 kbps Rp 195,000
· FastNet 768 Unlimited 768 kbps Rp 295,000
· FastNet 1500 Unlimited 1,500 kbps Rp 595,000
· FastNet 3000 Unlimited 3,000 kbps Rp 1,195,000
Biznet
http://www.biznetnetworks.com/en/
With a Fiber-optic network, Biznet claims to be one of the more reliable ISPs available. The customer service is responsive, but the service is limited to mostly Java and Bali. Not a bad service, but they are certainly one of the more expensive options available.
Product Quota Speed Price
· max3 amateur 1,000 MB 15 Mbps Rp 250,000
· max3 rookie 2,500 MB 15 Mbps Rp 500,000
· max3 hero 6,000 MB 15 Mbps Rp 1,125,000
· max3 savvy 12,000 MB 15 Mbps Rp 2.000.000
· max3 elite 25,000 MB 15 Mbps Rp 3,500,000
Indosat 3.5G
For those people who want to access the Internet from anywhere, the 3.5G offering from Indosat is not a bad way to go. Indosat also offer a wide range of other Internet services including CDMA, Cable and Dial-up. However, I would only consider using them for their 3.5G services.
Product Quota Speed Price
· Eco Fit 700 MB 3.6 Mbps Rp 259,000
· YOU 1.2 GB 3.6 Mbps Rp 350,000
· PRO 3 GB 3.6 Mbps Rp 625,000
· MAX 5 GB 3.6 Mbps Rp 900,000
BANDLUXE Modem
(open provider)
A recent addition to the choices available in Jakarta is an amazing device that can be purchased in any IT mall. The Bandluxe C120 HSDPA USB Modem is a true winner, allowing some of the fastest connection speeds available in Indonesia. At 7.2 Mbps, it is an essential addition to any business traveler's luggage. The modem will set you back Rp 1,800,000 and then all you do is slot it into any GPRS Roaming enabled SIM card. The charges will depend on which of the telcoms operators you are using.
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www.glodokshop.com will deliver and have an English speaking sales line. Could be handy for those people who want to find a product online instead of going around endless shopping malls.
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okusi 15 Oct 08 14:25