business is business telco do not subsidy you are actually paying for it thru your plan.

Subsidy is you pay a small amount the rest telco pay.

LOL.

Telco use the term as subsidy. Ok?

sms ur gf a lot & sometimes call/sms other networks.

hmmm...

for prepaid, u can port to umobile, its rm28/month with 500mb (no extra charge) + free 100minutes & 30sms to all networks.
port ur gf to umobile too, so u and ur gf will have free calls for 60mins/day. ur gf no need to use rm28/month but just normal prepaid.

for pospaid, got few options:

(1) port to maxis talk 48. but,
(1a) this plan dont have data plan with smartphone bundle together. so u need to purchase smartphone urself.
(1b) after reach quota, there is additional charges. use apps to shows ur data usage and auto disable once reach quota (purchase additional data to continue, cheaper than PAYU).

so it will be 48 + 18/28/38/48/68 = which is 116 max.

(2) port to digi/celcom, coz their using 1 rate to all networks. the diff:
(2a) digi, if want to purchase bundle smartphone, u need to pay for data (internet) 1st, call/sms/mms is PAYU.
(2b) celcom, u need to pay fixed monthly commitment fee for call/sms/mms + data (internet), extra usage than monthly fee is PAYU, less than commitment fee still need to pay that fee.
(2c) celcom & digi both didnt charged after exceed quota, but will slow down the speed.

digi min is 48, while celcom is 68 (40+28). for celcom smartphone bundle, min is 78 (40+38).

(3) take broadband plan simcard, continue with ur hotlink, and get dual-sim smartphone.
example galaxy y duos, htc desire v, nokia asha 305, csl or china-brand also got.

(4) if, all this time ur cost to call&sms ur gf is at least rm15/month,
then better u convert to postpaid and pay rm15/month for free call&sms with ur gf, by make her as ur supp line.
if u cant afford for her usage (to other than u), then just take new simcard give to her and she use dual-sim phone.

coz celcom supp line is rm15, same goes to digi family prepaid.
digi family postpaid supp line min rm28. while maxis is rm30.

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Added on August 16, 2012, 1:32 amadditional info: all postpaid amount is excluding 6% govt tax

This post has been edited by erry-: Aug 16 2012, 01:32 AM

Thanks a lot buddy. Lots of time u spend there. I just took a look on UMobile. I think the best should use 2 numbers. ex: 1- digi prepaid + maxis talk48 & MIP (mobile int plan) 2-umobile prepaid + maxis talk48 & MIP.

For prepaid (phonenumber 1) Umobile seems almost similar with Digi. The main parts are the free call and sms & prepaid credit validity/expire days. So, I think the best is Digi Easy Prepaid. Umobile only free call 1hour, the time range same. Both same expiry date according to free call/sms validity days.

For postpaid+mobile internet plan (phonenumber 2;i guess it would be celcom/maxis) About the maxis talk48, WOW! so great! Really suits me. But, I found this comment in a blog,

" I think this plan is not quite suitable to the smart phone users because it’s not bundled with any data usage.That means when you use 2G/3G data,you have to pay it extra which is not worth. Of course,you could opt to add monthly pass for your data usage."

I think all telco are like that. Pospaid + mobile internet right? Or is there any postpaid plan that includes 3G data with cheaper price? Would u care to explain about what he said? I'm newbie.
THANKS

no, telco also have postpaid that includes 3G data, usualy the iphone plan (maxis ivalue, idigi, celcom i-plan). maxis also have vpi 80 (500mb + 300mins + 300sms).

if u really want 3gb + supp line, can go for idigi138 (rm93/month). free 450mins + 400sms.
add supp line rm15 (family prepaid) total will be rm108 only (exclude tax).

but this plan must buy iphone (cannot buy other smartphone), and contract is 24months ~

just got myself subscribe the VPI50.

use 7days then new cycle. bill = RM35

then use 29days i upgrade to VPI80.

then bill come RM150.

i went to maxis klcc to enquiry my bill.

after talk 1hour+, finally they said will give a discount on next bill.

they are just manipulating user and time wasting customer service.


VERY REGRET USE MAXIS.

gonna switch to DIGI this weekend.

you see the bill also DULAN already.

internet usage 150mb cost RM700++.

then waived it become RM0.00

y wanna threaten your customer ?

unlike digi internet usage 150mb cost RM0.00

wonder why still got people use maxis.

dont tell me line coverage is good, internet coverage is good, all is bullshit for me.

my line keep appear emergency from time to time, while my DIGI line ok.

3G browse lyn 2page then PROXY SERVER ERROR.

wafak.

MAXIS USER, please advise me if anything is wrong.

been using 10years+ with DIGI, 1st time use MAXIS, DU7LAN.

darkdevilrey, maxis user here (also celcom, digi & tunetalk. yes i have 4 mobile telcos. no need to know y).

ok u said that u 1st time using maxis postpaid.
then, u should know, maxis normal postpaid (not biz) plan, once u reach the quota, u will be charged.
stated there, not hidden. as simple as that ~

For VPI plan (its just under the plan rate as u quote):
"You will receive an SMS notification once you've reached 100% of your monthly internet allocation. Choose to upgrade with these affordable passes or continue surfing at only 30 sen/MB."

so if u use VPI80, ur free data is only 500mb.
that plan is for user who only need less than 500mb/month.
ur phone might access the internet w/o ur knowledge, so probably exceed the quota.

for ur use of VPI50 for 7days being charged RM35, pls see the monthly charges as 1st bill is pro-rated.
by default, VPI50 for 7days monthly charges is rm11.67*.
so the free amount also will be pro-rated; 23mins*,23sms* & 58mb*
(*assume the month have 30 days).
once u exceed all the free mins, sms, and data, u will be charged.
dats the reason why ur bill is rm35 ~

for exceeding the quota, maxis will shows the data size and the charged amount but will waived back.
if, usage on that month didnt exceed the quota, the data size wont shows at the bill.
i dont know why they do that, maybe for user to see how much the data they had exceeded.

u wonder why people still use maxis, but u already answer it.
yes, because of the coverage. same goes to any other telco, coverage is the most important reason.
maybe in ur place maxis coverage is not good, but for other people, they have no coverage problem, and can get speed up to 42mbps to online ~!

next, ur statement of "unlike digi internet usage 150mb cost RM0.00" is only applicable, if, u sign up with dg 88 plus, smartplan, or idigi

if u just signup for dg 48 plus, u will be charged even just using 10kb of data.
while dg 68 plus free 100mb only, u still will be charged for that extra 50mb

since u said maxis line is not good at ur place while digi is good, so just switched back to digi.
u should check the line/coverage 1st before u switch, didnt u?
e.g by using fren/relative phone with maxis at ur place.

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Added on August 17, 2012, 1:32 ambtw, for proxy server error, in ur smartphone setting, pls empty the proxy server number

This post has been edited by erry-: Aug 17 2012, 01:32 AM

thanks for the reply.

in summary i felt not worthy to use maxis, since they overcharge, or plain expensive.

i made calls a lot, very lite internet use.

and their coverage is never been better than digi.

this is my experience.

u dont want to use maxis and go back to digi, its up2u, no 1 stopping u

luckily u signup w/o contract, else will get penalty

hi guys want to ask about Maxis Value Plus 50. what do they provide inside it? Or the RM50 is just for commitment?
Planning to get the RM799 S3 tomorrow. Thanks

This post has been edited by l4nc3k: Aug 17 2012, 09:10 PM

dont be lazy, go read @ http://www.maxis.com.my/joinus/index.asp

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Added on August 17, 2012, 9:32 pmand DO READ & UNDERSTAND the "Terms and Conditions!

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Added on August 17, 2012, 9:33 pmoh additional info, not all maxis center or mep have s3 stock.
b4 u sign up, it is better to ask "S3 ada stok tak kat sini?" 1st ~

This post has been edited by erry-: Aug 17 2012, 09:33 PM

actually I read all of them but just can't get a clear answer >_<
got my answer from Maxis' tweet though..
yeah I will ask them first thanks for the reminder if not I guess one X is a good alternative @@

Good luck getting your RM 799 S3 and going under contract.

About 4 weeks ago I walk into maxis centre to get s3. From the maxis website its RM1599 with RM48 data plan contract for 24 months. But no stock have to book. So I call maxis 123 to book, I am told OK but can get for RM999 now with RM48 data plan, contract 24 months. I ask why not in website and they say new plan. So I book white s3 and am told will be here within 2 weeks. 2 weeks later no sign of phone so call 123, now they say its 14 working days please be patient. Another week later call 123, sorry not here yet maybe another week.

A few days later (just last week) maxis call me, phone is here. Damn happy. Ask me if what plan I want, I say add on the rm48 data package. Maxis lady says sorry cannot must get RM80 voice plan and 48 data, total RM128 p.m.. I say I don't use voice that much and don't need the 80 voice plan, sorry but then you cannot get the S3 at 999. So I say you waste my time one month, why didn't you tell me this 1 month ago when I call, you verify my number you know what plan I am on, I could have bought the phone 1 month ago, wait for nothing, not only that Samsung Lee Chong Wei offer finish yesterday, I miss the 10% discount also. They say sorry we cannot do anything about it, but I don't think they are sorry at all.

I bought the phone retail and very happy with it. This week I saw maxis ad in papers RM98 24 months contract, s3 rm 799. What! I call 123 ask how long this raya offer on already. Maxis girl said beginning this month. So when maxis called me last week offer on already? That's unethical! But maybe she's wrong the offer only this week, but damn sore they could have told me about this coming offer last week when they called, I could have waited for a week.

Maybe my usage not so much nowadays so they don't really care about my business. Maxis if you are listening, I am loyal customer for 17 years, have 3 maxis numbers but you make me feel like my loyalty to you is worth nothing more than dirt. My only consolation is lucky I didn't get the 80+48 contract for 24 months from you like an idiot and since I am not under contract and can migrate to another service provider anytime.

maxis ka??
yup..maxis is well known for their "hidden" charges..
**not exactly hidden...but most of the time consumer been misslead by agent and they didn't properly read the T&C before signing to any plan/package**

and friendly reminder for those who use VPI(value plus internet) plan..
the free talktime is base on 30 second block charging...
means even when you make a call less than 10 second...
they will still deducted 30 second from your free talktime...

the reason why i choose maxis is their VPI50 because it is the lowest commitment fees for call+sms+internet bundle plan available compared to other telco..

p/s:
i hate using a smartphone..
it force me to take a data bundle plan together to avoid any "shocking" billing
espeacially when you're using maxis

hi peeps,

I'll be back in Malaysia for 2 weeks and I need a prepaid simcard, my requirements are:
a) At least 1.5Gb of data
b) Allows tethering
c) Cheap sms to australia

Please do recommend something, thanks

2 weeks only?

go get celcom xpax.
1gb rm18/week. so 2 weeks u get 2gb (total rm36).
sms to australia rm0.20/sms.

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Added on August 19, 2012, 1:43 amand yes u can tethering with xpax ~

This post has been edited by erry-: Aug 19 2012, 01:43 AM

I planning to change to 48 talk plan from my current valueplus 150, izit wise to change to that plan? Any opinions?

Hi, Im relocating to KL for a yr, which will be a best plan for me

Calls:
local - few - 4/5 per week
Intl - 8/9 per week.
Internet - 400MB per month.

can anyone suggest a good plan for me ( I'm not aware of most of the mobile operators in KL, just doing a research before reaching there)

Calls and SMS: RM25-RM35 per month
Internet: <300MB per month (or even less)
Location: mostly Klang Valley
Prepaid or postpaid: can consider either
Usage: calls, SMS, Whatsapp, Facebook

Wife currently on DiGi Smart Plan RM68 3GB data (overkill and expensive), contract expiring soon so shopping around for a better plan. Can be supplementary under my principal too if savings are great.

Thanks!

Look for the Maxis Value Plus Internet 50, your wife can sub your line for Value Plus Internet 30.
250MB data, 100mins + 100 sms.