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ibnuasad

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SpeedTest #1 (Frankfurt, Germany)

SpeedTest #2 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

My speed to Germany is faster than to my own freakin' country!!!!

....or maybe there's something wrong with the SpeedTest server in KL

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so far i use my existing phone sim card to plug in my E160G, and cant get 3G or HSDPA also...onlt GPRS..which is very slow... and most of the time cant even load the speedtest page... will test further few weeks before unsubscribe...
the speed i last tested is only 25kbps/9kbps... wat d...

my WBB with MF600 much better

maybe going to try Celcom 3G coming week..

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Mar 9 2009, 08:33 AM

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QUOTE(lucky8 @ Mar 9 2009, 06:59 AM)

so far i use my existing phone sim card to plug in my E160G, and cant get 3G or HSDPA also...onlt GPRS..which is very slow... and most of the time cant even load the speedtest page... will test further few weeks before unsubscribe...
the speed i last tested is only 25kbps/9kbps... wat d...

my WBB with MF600 much better

maybe going to try Celcom 3G coming week..

Maxis is a scam!!! I could not get more than 100kbps most of the time before I finally returned the modem and got the service discontinued. When I was at the Maxis center, to my surprise the return queue was soo long with disgruntled and dissatisfied customers... I was number 10 in the queue and had to wait almost 2 hours to be served!!

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newly tested with my n73, speed as per mentioned before over the 3GU...

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QUOTE(adslgourou @ Mar 9 2009, 08:33 AM)

Maxis is a scam!!! I could not get more than 100kbps most of the time before I finally returned the modem and got the service discontinued. When I was at the Maxis center, to my surprise the return queue was soo long with disgruntled and dissatisfied customers... I was number 10 in the queue and had to wait almost 2 hours to be served!!

What modem you use? If you're modem supports HSDPA then you should have no problems getting a good speed unless your area don't have 3G. Btw, you're using Maxis Mobile Internet right?

QUOTE(lucky8 @ Mar 9 2009, 12:02 PM)

newly tested with my n73, speed as per mentioned before over the 3GU...

n73 can only support UMTS (384kbps). No support for HSDPA. If you want to get better speeds, I recommend you get the ZTE MF600 modem because there is a "Band Selection Mode" option.

Added on March 9, 2009, 2:29 pm

QUOTE(lucky8 @ Mar 9 2009, 06:59 AM)

so far i use my existing phone sim card to plug in my E160G, and cant get 3G or HSDPA also...onlt GPRS..which is very slow... and most of the time cant even load the speedtest page... will test further few weeks before unsubscribe...
the speed i last tested is only 25kbps/9kbps... wat d...

my WBB with MF600 much better

maybe going to try Celcom 3G coming week..

Before you register for Celcom 3G, try and place ur exisiting phone sim into the ZTE MF600 and select "Only WCDMA" in the "Band Selection Mode" option. Good luck

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QUOTE(ibnuasad @ Mar 9 2009, 02:26 PM)

Before you register for Celcom 3G, try and place ur exisiting phone sim into the ZTE MF600 and select "Only WCDMA" in the "Band Selection Mode" option. Good luck

tried that with my MF600, seems cannot connect at all with only WCDMA, if put to WCDMA preffered, then it can connected with only GPRS. and I am suspecting is it my phone sim limited to only GPRS? I wonder, my WBB can connect HSDPA, and why my phone sim cant? arrrhhh....

Another case, I slot my phone sim to my E160G, it show only GPRS too.. no luck on HSDPA... what to do?

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QUOTE(lucky8 @ Mar 9 2009, 10:40 PM)

tried that with my MF600, seems cannot connect at all with only WCDMA, if put to WCDMA preffered, then it can connected with only GPRS. and I am suspecting is it my phone sim limited to only GPRS? I wonder, my WBB can connect HSDPA, and why my phone sim cant? arrrhhh....

Another case, I slot my phone sim to my E160G, it show only GPRS too.. no luck on HSDPA... what to do?

How old is your sim card? Some older generation sim cards does not support 3G. I know this because 2 years ago when I lost my sim card and got it replaced at Maxis, they asked me whether I want a 3G enabled sim card.

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QUOTE(ibnuasad @ Mar 9 2009, 11:03 PM)

How old is your sim card? Some older generation sim cards does not support 3G. I know this because 2 years ago when I lost my sim card and got it replaced at Maxis, they asked me whether I want a 3G enabled sim card.

oh..then, that's maybe, need to go Maxis Center one round liao.... my sim shud be >2 years.. forget la... ha, hope that's help. thanks.

Added on March 11, 2009, 9:46 pmManaged to replaced a new simcard after checked with Maxis Center, it's due to my line issue.. after they disconnected & reconnected back my line, now the speed getting very nice @ 3G la...

Current Stat with my phone sim in E160G

Thanks bro for yr advise !!!

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QUOTE(lucky8 @ Mar 10 2009, 11:26 PM)

oh..then, that's maybe, need to go Maxis Center one round liao.... my sim shud be >2 years.. forget la... ha, hope that's help. thanks.

Added on March 11, 2009, 9:46 pmManaged to replaced a new simcard after checked with Maxis Center, it's due to my line issue.. after they disconnected & reconnected back my line, now the speed getting very nice @ 3G la...

Current Stat with my phone sim in E160G

Thanks bro for yr advise !!!

You're welcome

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at my home....selayang....using SE k630i as modem (USB)...

upload speed seems very good...very fast uploading photos to facebook...hehe

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QUOTE(he-sham @ Mar 13 2009, 03:55 AM)

kl server

adelaide server

at my home....selayang....using SE k630i as modem (USB)...

upload speed seems very good...very fast uploading photos to facebook...hehe

Wow...that's a very fast upload speed

I usually only get about 20-60 kbps upload speed

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Hey guys, I've a few enquiries here and hoping some kind souls out there to help me answering them.

1) What's the difference of this Maxis broadband service with the infamous Maxis Wireless Broadband?

2) It seems this has no fair usage policy while Maxis WBB has 3GB limit?

3) I'm not sure if my area is covered with Maxis 3G, can I check using Hotlink before registering for postpaid?

4) Bound to any contract?

5) Packages that available? I have my own unlocked HSDPA modem, possible to get any package that allows me to not to opt for any modem?

I think so far for these questions. Thank you and have a nice day guys.

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1) What's the difference of this Maxis broadband service with the infamous Maxis Wireless Broadband?
This is not actually broadband. It's "Maxis Mobile Internet" or "Maxis 3G Data". Difference? No termination penalty, no FUP & no data usage limit. Also, you must buy your own 3G modem & phone.

2) It seems this has no fair usage policy while Maxis WBB has 3GB limit?
Yes. No FUP.

3) I'm not sure if my area is covered with Maxis 3G, can I check using Hotlink before registering for postpaid?
There is no definitive test until you actually start to use it. Try taking a look at Maxis 3G Coverage.

4) Bound to any contract?
No.

5) Packages that available? I have my own unlocked HSDPA modem, possible to get any package that allows me to not to opt for any modem?
For packages go to "Charges & Packages". No modem or phone is provided. Only a 3G sim card will be given.

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Mar 14 2009, 03:12 AM)

Hey guys, I've a few enquiries here and hoping some kind souls out there to help me answering them.

1) What's the difference of this Maxis broadband service with the infamous Maxis Wireless Broadband?

2) It seems this has no fair usage policy while Maxis WBB has 3GB limit?

3) I'm not sure if my area is covered with Maxis 3G, can I check using Hotlink before registering for postpaid?

4) Bound to any contract?

5) Packages that available? I have my own unlocked HSDPA modem, possible to get any package that allows me to not to opt for any modem?

I think so far for these questions. Thank you and have a nice day guys.

1) What's the difference of this Maxis broadband service with the infamous Maxis Wireless Broadband?
the package is called maxis 3g or mobile internet.... previously known as Internet2go.... no modem or any other device given....customer usually use their phone or usb modem to the data package....
while Maxis wireless broadband is a broadband service which maxis will provide the modem...

2) It seems this has no fair usage policy while Maxis WBB has 3GB limit?
according to this pricing package from maxis website, it should be no fair policy since in the column of package, it been categorize by data usage namely pay per use, 1MB, 5MB and unlimited.... so that, the "unlimited" package should mean unlimited usage of data instead of "unlimited" online time which been offered by maxis wireless broadband and celcom broadband...

3) I'm not sure if my area is covered with Maxis 3G, can I check using Hotlink before registering for postpaid?
of course u can......but remember, although celcom has better 3g coverage but when there's no 3g it will fall to GPRS...while maxis, if there's no 3g coverage, most likely will fall to EDGE speed....

4) Bound to any contract?
nope....no contract at all....just go to maxis centre...tell them u want to register for unlimited 3g data service...they'll require deposit of rm100.....

5) Packages that available? I have my own unlocked HSDPA modem, possible to get any package that allows me to not to opt for any modem?
refer to answer no 2.... i think as long as unlocked, definately can la...

Me also was a celcom bb user (d68).... now jumpship to maxis 3g.... very satisfy...more stable....even though i pay rm36 more than celcom bb d68 package, at least i get "unlimited" usage of data instead of useless & unstable celcom d68 "unlimited" online time.....

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Thanks for the kind replies, I know that Seremban and certain areas in Malacca are covered with 3G and 3.5G but then in the coverage website, it shows only EDGE in such areas.

I don't think my area has Maxis 3G. Sad. Never mind then...

I'll wait till I leave to KL for my career, precisely in June.

edit: typo

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Well, lately my Maxis 3G seems to have... deteriorated. I can hardly load certain international websites. Rapidshare performance has also dropped!

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Mar 14 2009, 04:51 AM)

Thanks for the kind replies, I know that Seremban and certain areas in Malacca are covered with 3G and 3.5G but then in the coverage website, it shows only EDGE in such areas.

I don't think my area has Maxis 3G. Sad. Never mind then...

I'll wait till I leave to KL for my career, precisely in June.

edit: typo

if u are to reside in KL, try U-Mobile cause its cheaper and less complaint fr Users too

but then again, its very MUCH depend on your location too

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juz actv my maxis data unlimited, i think will actv my tomorrow.

cross my finger hope it work well in my area, celcom is suck here...

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Penang certain area having 3G connection issue... mine also affected, cant connect at all...

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too bad. my area only got 3G, no HSDPA...
but its stable than celcom...

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