i am staying in kelana jaya parkview condo, 7th floor & i've just started working and I want to apply for broadband. *life is boring without internet, since i'm so used to using it everyday when i was in campus. *

now my problem is this, should I get maxis broadband or streamyx?

dunno which to choose.

streamyx is sucky (using this previously) since it LOVES to go down for no apparent reason and requires a phone line and will take approx 2 weeks or longer (not sure bout this) to settle both the phone line n streamyx line. and it requires a 1 year contract, although it did mention it did mention tat i can transfer my streamyx line to other areas (if i ever move) IF empty ports are still available and if streamyx is available or not at that area.

i saw the metrofon advertisement at the condo, so was wondering izzit good or not. i've read thru some threads and got mixed responses. >_< i saw got user say the speed is quite good and is better than streamyx and of course cheaper, but some say it sucks and things like that. dunno is this becuz of different area different speed or other reasons. does it block BT or not? cuz i download alot of BT stuff ..and also if i do direct download wud it be slow? i dun mind a wee bit slower in browsing sites n stuff but i'm very particular with download speed

anyone can advise me which one to apply for??? or give me more info?

ur opinions are highly appreciated. thanks!

Before giving comments on which to go for, first of all what will you be using the broadband connection for ? Are you an online gamer (if yes that what kind of games do you play online ?) ? One conclusion that can be made now is that many people are quite happy with Maxis Broadband but they too have some unexpected downtime and some of them even experienced almost one day of downtime. On the other hand, Streamyx might not be a good broadband connection but I still dare to say that for most applications like online gaming, Streamyx is still on top of the other ISPs.

for more detail info regarding maxis services available...plz visit http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/broadband...adband_main.asp
or call 1800 82 2000.the best is visit ur nearest maxis centre for FULL DETAILS.

if not mistaken... streamyx do offer a package where it comes with a phone line only for broadband, no telephone hence no monthly fee.

r u referring to maxis wireless broadband??
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/612720

maxis limit the usage of broadband by introducing the policy 'fair usage'... i think 3GB per month only

streamyx do occasionally perform slow... but maxis even worse!!

used mainly for browsing the net, downloading (heavy on this), chatting...
basically is used for downloading la...
the rest is rather... minimal



thanks
will check it out



really?
streamyx got that kind of offer???
i din noe ler...
tat day i got ask tm bout streamyx, but din tell me pun >_<
yeah, i'm referring to the maxis wireless broadband
i heard of the 3GB limited each month from my friend, but i tot only happen in singapore ler...
care to tell me why maxis perform even worse than streamyx???

As I see that you have a main concern on downloading, I suggest your best bet is to go for Streamyx still. If you want to know why Streamyx is still better than Maxis wireless broadband, read some of the comments here, read some of the latest comments and you'll see that quite a number of them are having various problems with their Maxis connection.

thanks yeah~
at least i get a clearer picture now...
maxis center ppl told me saying their broadband is stable n stuff
still better to get user reviews first, more trustable
haha~

bcos it is wireless... so it will very much depend on area, surroundings and building.

i got 1 fren at subang jaya (3.6Mbps package)... the speed is fantastic...
another at puchong utama... speed zzzzzzzzz

actually i wanna try maxis wireless oso... but heard tat the refund process is troublesome

maybe ur friend at subang jaya stay at terrace house?
they say stay in condo use wireless maxis not so stable wor...
cuz maxis rely on 3G/ maxis signal de...

tat's y i dare not to try oso

btw...y u can online now

at office ma
when i free mah can online lor...
but after go home...
kenot online sien nia...
kenot download my stuff oso >_<

pity u...
then fast fast apply broadband lo
good luck

Yes this is true, I have been told before that the signal isn't good as you go higher (2 floors up should be good) but if I remembered correctly higher than 5 floors will have a drop in performance.

@midnight_plue
kindly check your inbox i have send u a PM hope can get some reply from u

Streamyx got any new promotion coming weeks?
i plan applying streamyx, if hv promotion package, then i will wait and subscribe it later, if no, then juz apply 66 package...

(is it really streamyx offer telephone line juz for broadband? if yes, wat is the month rental?)

thanks~



my god...
better not get maxis liao



replied ady~

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Added on January 23, 2008, 11:53 am

me oso wanna noe bout this too~~~

TS, I'm not sure if you are aware of this broadband service provider who claims to provide 2Mbps broadband with unlimited access and with a monthly fees of RM60 only. Click here for more information.

I don't know it is true or not, just last time I went to PCFair time, I asked about the Maxis wireless, the salesperson told me, if you live more than 8 floors or 10 floors above, she said can't use the one modem like router one (lower price packages one).

oso dunno izzit real or not
sometimes they wan promote their stuff they can just crap only de... >_<

U rite, sometime sales person want good sales ($$$$$) then just promote benefit and hide disadvantages.But if u never try, then u ever noe whether it's a fact or not. Now, i'm using da big maxis modem RM68 at 19th floor kajang and get HSDPA signal. N we can forgot about 3gb, cos rite now i download more than 10 gb and seen nothing happen to me from maxis. Anyhow i switching to USB maxis modem due to smallerrrr size. Just simple, if u wanna something then must be action, then u will get the result. Good luck!!!!

I think anyone of us can suggest to you on which broadband service you should settle down with but there is no confirmation that our suggestion will lead a satisfying result. However, I do believe you can get a "near-to-absolute" answer regarding which broadband service between the two that you should go for and that is by simply asking around the tenants at your condo. No doubt this involve some work and walking but at least, you wil get a better view and respond (or reaction) from the tenants whenever you bring up broadband service. This should be able to paint a clearer picture to you and help in deciding which of the two that you will register for.
Just a suggestion for your situation.

yeah
i noe, if u wan something
u gotta go n grab it
still wanna survey around first~~
but thanks anyway ya!

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Added on January 25, 2008, 10:11 am

thanks yeah
will do so

Hi TS, sometime higher floor still can get good signal, i can arrange site testing for you if you are interest. Pls see here for the package

Maxis Broadband

I use celcom3g on 9th floor with no problem....just a reference to u.

Have a look, we have Promotion for CNY!!

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=14959398

anyone tried using metrofon here ah??
i saw got user say the speed is quite good and is better than streamyx and of course cheaper
but wud like to know whether it blocks BT or not~
cuz i download alot of BT stuff
and also if i do direct download wud it be slow?

erm.if the line is ok n cheaper, i would like to change to this line..can anyone give fedback for this line?

what is metro??

should read this thread:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/594216

go judge yourself what is the user complain and how they handle complain.
http://forum.penangfon.com/

most of the user only getting ~30kB/s for P2P and yes, downloading with free Rapidshare account will have big issue.

submitted my form on saturday, called me to confirm of installation on tuesday 5.30pm, came at 10.30am today instead of 11am to fix the line, and 10.45am everything done!

very speedy, and the line quite okay
haven done much testing as i'm in quite a rush
provides much better service than tmnut!!!

Hi, fren are you using the metrofon, RM60/month one ? 2gb download & upload is it ???
I'm plaining to install this soon.. but before it.. hopefully can hear ur experience about this broadband...

1. Im stay in PJ, is condo 13th floor.. will it affect the speed ??
2. can download ? esp. BT, play game, etc.
3. normally the speed faster long time ?

Thanks for ur advise ya

u mention 2GB download for the package...then for ur second question, if 2 GB download, how to use BT le....

oopss... sorry , is 2mpbs download & upload.......