Quectel BG96 in Indonesia
The Quectel BG96 rates good on 2 of 3 networks in Indonesia (Telkomsel and XLSMART). On Indosat it is unconfirmed, missing a coverage band.
Network by network
| Network | Verdict | Bands in use it supports | Core bands missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telkomsel | ✔ Good 80% | B1 B3 B8 | — |
| Indosat | ? To be confirmed 100% | B1 B3 B8 | — |
| XLSMART | ✔ Good 100% | B1 B3 B8 | — |
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About the Quectel BG96
LTE-M / NB-IoT · global · Quectel12
- 4G B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B8 B12 B13 B18 B19 B20 B25 B26 B28 B39
- LTE-M and NB-IoT assessed together
LTE-M and NB-IoT are assessed together: B39 is LTE-M only, B25 needs release R1.2 or later, and the BG96-M supports LTE-M only.
Network access: long-term roaming
Many globally deployed IoT devices use multi-network roaming SIMs that can attach to several networks in a country, but some countries restrict long-term roaming by foreign SIMs. A local SIM roaming domestically is not affected.
◐ Allowed under conditions: Indonesia restricts long-term roaming by foreign SIMs (Com4: local licensing and data sovereignty) and requires IMEI registration: unregistered, untaxed devices are blocked from long-term use of local SIMs.345
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Sources
- A BG96 LTE Specification V1.6: Cat M1, Cat NB1 and EGPRS bands Quectel · 2023-08
- B Quectel BG96 product page: bands and approvals Avnet · 2019
- C Navigating permanent roaming challenges for IoT deployments Com4 · 2026-10-02
- C Cellular roaming gotchas: Turkey’s IMEI registration needs a Turkish tax ID; Indonesia requires IMEI registration too Hubble · 2026
- C Indonesia: 3G shutting down on all networks from 2022; SIM and IMEI registration rules Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki · 2026
