I plan to port to umobile prepaid rm28 from maxis postpaid value plus rm50 for the data plan. But i do make
a) phone calls of about 250-350 minutes a month, (mostly to non-umobile number)
b) sms of about 80 (maxis) and 80 (non-maxis), (people who do not use whatsapp)

What is the best plan? I'm worried about the calls charges if i port to umobile prepaid rm28

And is there cheaper rate for friends & family on umobile? Like extra 10 for maxis

Thanks

This post has been edited by silversuave: Oct 12 2012, 12:21 PM

for ur call & sms usage, should stay with maxis but change to talkmore48 plan. thats the best plan for u.
but for data, maxis is a little bit expensive and have extra charge after quota

since u want data, umobile28 seems suite u.

b4 u port to umobile, check their coverage at ur place 1st.

umobile28 prepaid free 100mins & 30sms. call charges is 9sen for 30seconds (take it as 18sen/min).

ur usage:
extra 150-250 mins can total up to rm45.
extra 130sms is rm10.40
in the end ur prepaid cost u 28+45+10.40 = about rm83/month.

If all telcos plans are considered (both prepaid & postpaid), which plan is the best for
a) phone calls of about 250-350 minutes per month
b) sms of about 150-170 per month
c) 1 gb data plan per month

This post has been edited by silversuave: Oct 12 2012, 02:10 PM

seems that umobile28 prepaid the best for u. but data only 500mb, not 1gb.

lets look at the options for 1gb:

if u wont exceed that 1gb, then just stay with maxis and change to talkmore48.
talkmore48 comes with free 400 mins & 200 sms to all network (its in ur usage range).
maxis talkmore48 rm48 + 1gb data rm48 = rm96.

umobile postpaid u28: 350 mins is rm70 & 170 sms is free (included in bundle) so total will be rm28 + rm70 = rm98.

celcom (first voice prime rm40): 350 mins is rm52.50 & 170 sms is rm25.50 so total will be rm78, + 1gb rm38 = rm116.

digi (smartplan 1gb rm48): 350 mins is rm52.50 & 170 sms is rm17 so total will be rm69.50, + 1gb rm48 = rm117.50

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Added on October 12, 2012, 3:53 pmor, IF, u dont mind buying iphone and got contract for 2 years, go for idigi plan i88 (rm60/month).
free 200 mins & 200 sms. extra 150 mins is rm22.50 so monthly will be rm82.50

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 12 2012, 03:53 PM

Thank you for your help, really useful information

Hi erry~,

It seems that the cheapest data plan is U Mobile for RM 28, while Digi is close at RM 38 (after minus off rebates or something?) but does coverage also play a part in it too?

I'm planning to get a smartphone but have no idea how the internet coverage is like in areas, let's say PJ, Sunway, Puchong area? What is your recommendation? Thank you!

hi help me lah,

do note that digi rm38 is smartplan 1gb with 12months contract without device (rm5/month) and signup with autodebit (another rm5/month but this for 6 months only).

if in klang valley area, u can still count on umobile ~
outside, prepare to live with 2g network ~

yes, I'm talking about phone right now. You didn't knew you can use the home wireless sim inside a smartphone? Am using it on my iphone and samsung note. Got 20gb data, free calls. But cannot sms. I seldom sms so it's ok. But if you ask maxis, they will tell you cannot call on the phone as I already asked them. Maybe scared people change to this plan to get more data at cheap price. Cheers fren!

actually i did knew it.

even normal broadband simcard can also use in smartphone.
now got maxis 1gb rm18, digi 500mb rm15, digi 1gb rm19, etc.
in other word - as long as it is a simcard

previously i also using maxis home broadband (big modem with lan cable only) that can make a call too, so i use the simcard inside a pda. now maxis change the modem to wifi and rename it to home wireless broadband

but yes, all cant send sms.
but here usually people want a plan for a phone, and keep current number.

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Added on October 13, 2012, 8:44 pmcoz for data-only plan, can find it more @ http://forum.lowyat.net/GettingBroadband

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 13 2012, 08:44 PM

hi , just like to know abit more about talkmore 48 ?

Is it a good plan ? Is there any catch to it ?

How about with a data plan or 1gb ?

Got anyone using this plan ?

Planning on getting it bundled with HTC one S , so would like to know if got any "hidden" terms and condition before I commit to a 2 year contract.

IF:

1. call about 400mins & 200 sms per month, go for talkmore48.

2. call about 200mins only & 100 sms per month, go for talkmore28.

3. call about 600mins & 500 sms per month, go higher at talkmore78.

it is a good plan, if, ur usage is between the free allocated offer

there is no catch.

for data plan, once u reach the quota, maxis will charge u at 30sen/mb.
so u need to install apps that can monitor ur data usage and alert/disable data after reach the quota.
its good if u have wifi at home/office so the data will be use only on-the-go.

me and my wife both using talkmore48. but we under biz plan. no extra charge after reach quota. but biz plan is another thing, here we talk about personal plan

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Added on October 14, 2012, 2:00 amoh just noticed htc one s bundle package is currently only for talkmore48

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 14 2012, 02:00 AM

So no hidden charges what so ever ?

My range falls into the talkmore48 plan. I think the data plan should be ok , since i dont plan to use that much.

Was actually planning to get HTC one s with the talkmore 48. Was wondering if there is any problem/catch if u get phone bundled with plans from maxis . Will there be any warranty issues ?

the only 'hidden charges' is u'll be charge once reach quota.
but thats not 'hidden' coz already stated in t&c

others 'catch' is:
1. if u not a maxis postpaid customer for than a year, u need to pay advance payment rm1000. will be credited back in ur bill over a 5-month period.
2. terminate plan within contract will get penalty.

htc warranty is 2 years. u can just go to any htc center for warranty claim.

people supposed not to use the term 'hidden charges'... these can be very confusing..

hi. can anyone here recommend me to use what plan?

smartfon usage: light user. facebook, surf tenet sumtimes, download sum games from playstore.

hear from fren that use broadband or "yes" better bcoz can connect to both laptop n smartfon. instead of fon data plan only
dun really clear bout it thou

before dis dun engaged on any data plan bcoz juz wat to use wifi only. since my fon cannot connect to my unifi, wanna try data plan

concern: still want to use the existing fon numb
want plan that value for money, of course

ic . thanks for the info.

just asking your opinion , are the extra charges once u reach your quota expensive compared to other telcos ?

Im new to smartphones so just trying to get as much details before I sign a 2year contract .

Thanks

cant compare to other telcos coz other telcos didnt charge after exceed quota

digi/celcom/umobile will throttle / lower the speed but no extra charge ~

but i heard some people saying that digi now will cut off your data once you reach the quota. Same I heard bout celcom.

Is it true ?

Me and my wife is currently using iValue1 and was thinking on moving to a cheaper platform..my main focus would be on data..1gb is normaly enough for me..i hardly makes call and nor do i sms as I mostly use WhatsApp..which plan from which telco is advisable?

ya that issue also being posted here in LYN.

digi smart plan 48 and celcom first data 48.

in my house have digi smart plan 68 (x2), digi supersim15, and celcom broadband basic + voice 48 (also celcom 68).
but both digi and celcom didnt cut off data once reach the quota.
maybe, maybe, bcoz its an 'old' plan (registered in 2011, eventhough i just replace celcom sicmard due to chip faulty and they give me smartcard and booklet with "celcom first data" words).

need to ask for the real owner for 'affected' plans.

if u live in klang valley, u can port to umobile28 postpaid. rm28 with 1gb and free 200sms