Data plan for smartphone...

Which is the best plan?
Out of KL area....

TQ

go check which network signal is the best at ur place 1st

celcom: http://coverage.celcom.com.my/CelcomCovera...comCoverage.jsp
(look at Search Result, if HSDPA: Yes then its the best. if HSDPA: No but 3G: Yes then can consider)

digi: http://coverage.digi.com.my/broadband
(choose 3G instead of broadband)

maxis: http://58.71.131.131/mimsgoogle/gmapform.aspx
(untick EDGE and tick DC HSPA+ to see if got higher speed than HSDPA/3G)

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Added on October 17, 2012, 10:36 amumobile: http://www.u.com.my/map/coverageV2/index-m...hp?text=3671775
(untick Mobile Internet Good Coverage to see Mobile Internet Excellent Coverage result only)

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 17 2012, 10:36 AM

what package is the best for Celcom and Maxis?
voice - 100 minutes - monthly
1GB MB - monthly
24 hours online
want 2 numbers...

This post has been edited by Gi Joe: Oct 17 2012, 07:19 PM

Hi people,

I want to get a Note 2 in near future, that's why I'll be needing a data plan. But I'm not sure which one to sign for. For the signal, I've checked before. Celcom, Maxis and UMobile work best at my place.

Since it's my first time purchasing data plan, I also don't know how much volume quota will I actually need. Mostly, I'll be browsing facebook, play video, download apps, owh well, briefly, it's just stay connected.

But I need to call and sms very frequent as well. Roughly 200 min back to Maxis number ( family number ) and 50 min to other operators and 100 SMS to all operators.

Can you guys suggest me a plan to subscribe to?

Thanks. =)

This post has been edited by stalielim712: Oct 17 2012, 02:57 PM

The Cun Plan

Any comment?...

do note maxis will charge u after exceed the quota. u need to install app or set the limit (android 4 & above) to cut off data once reach quota.

for 100-200 mins voice, seems maxis talkmore28 is the best. 50 mins to other network will be charge extra rm7.50
but 1gb data is rm48. so min rm76/month. for Gi Joe, 2 numbers is rm152.

Gi Joe, for celcom with less call and sms, get the first data lite + voice. this plan need to sign up with android tablet.
u can refer here - http://www.celcom.com.my/devices/tablets/a...xy-tab-7.7.html
rm48/month for 1.5gb, call rm0.15/min, and rm0.10/sms
100 mins will be rm15 so monthly is rm63

stalielim712, since ur usage is 250 mins + 100 sms, u can go for celcom first voice prime rm40/month.
ur usage will cost u rm52.50 then u can add 1gb data for rm38 so monthly is rm90.50

umobile, u can go for u58. rm58/month with 2gb and free 200 mins.
extra 50 mins is rm10 & 100 sms will cost u rm12. so monthly is rm80.
or u can add-on pack voice plus rm8 for 80mins and add-on pack sms plus rm8 for 80sms. balance 20 sms is rm2.40. so extra rm18.40 only (compare to rm22 a-la-carte) and monthly will be rm76.40 - the cheapest

if u guys dont mind have contract, wait till celcom/maxis/umobile come out with their bundle package so u can get the device with subsidy (cheaper price) ~

all above is postpaid plan and excluding stamp duty and 6% govt tax

my comment is still cant beat umobile u28 prepaid plan

Does that mean DC HSPA+ is better than HSDPA?

yes

DC: Dual-cell, allowing a user to connect to two cells at once, thereby theoretically doubling the connection speeds for the user. An HSPA+ network can theoretically support up to 28Mbps and 42Mbps with a single cell although real life speeds are far lower.

So DC HSPA+: theoretically connect to two cells of 21Mbps at once, so can get 42Mbps ~

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Added on October 18, 2012, 1:21 amHSDPA max speed is 14.4Mbps (malaysia at this speed).
HSPA+ max speed is 84Mbps (malaysia so far is 42Mbps).



This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 18 2012, 01:21 AM

Ok..if i wan to sign up a data plan which 1 is more worth it? Maxis or Celcom because Digi and UMobile don't have coverage in my place, I rarely use my phone to call or sms, mostly use it for internet only..and which plan is the best between Celcom and Maxis? Celcom doesn't seems to have DC HSPA+ in my place..only Maxis has it..

If i take maxis talkmore 28 or textmore 28 plan, can i subscribe to value extras plan (RM8 for 500 sms or RM 8 for 10 friends & family)? It is not clearly stated on the website.

Just get a data plan with pay-as-you-go for others(calls,sms)

Maxis Hotlink Prepaid - 30days for 2GB for rm48
Maxis - 1.5 GB for RM50
Celcom - 3 GB, 60mins and 60 sms to all network for RM68


http://www.hotlink.com.my/web/portal/hotli...es_topup_en_web

http://www.maxis.com.my/internet/default.html?d=2#plan102
http://www.celcom.com.my/first/data/rates.html

This post has been edited by december88: Oct 18 2012, 02:15 PM

1gb...
Good coverage...
Free 60 min..

if mostly use for internet, better celcom than maxis, coz maxis will have additional charges after u reach quota.

yes u can

http://www.maxis.com.my/talk28/pdf/M-Talk%...Q%20Website.pdf - refer #12

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Added on October 18, 2012, 4:45 pmumobile prepaid UMI28 is rm28 with 500mb and 100 mins. no additional charges after quota.

umobile can add booster plan rm10 for another 1gb, so for rm38, umobile can get 1.5gb with 100 mins.

tunetalk doesn’t seem to have a USSD activation option (e.g. *133#) and each SMS request to 2222 including check of status is charged at 10 sen per SMS.

even umobile postpaid 1gb rm28 (1gb and 200 sms) and 60mins call (rm12) will just cost u rm40. extra rm2 for 200sms, thats 1sen/sms

but if tunetalk coverage is better than umobile at ur place, then go for tunetalk lah ~

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 18 2012, 04:45 PM

Which plan of Celcom? mAdvance Plus?

seems u not rarely make call or sms, then yes, thats the best plan for u ~

I am using Hotlink Prepaid now..If i use the Maxis Hotlink Prepaid you mentioned do i need to get another SIM card or just upgrade my current Maxis Hotlink SIM card?



Ok..thanks..considering Maxis Hotlink Prepaid that december88 mentioned or Celcom mAdvance Plus..hmm~~

Hi, can I know which telco provides better sms plan rate? Thanks

Hey if you're happy with maxis hotlink connection at your present location then I suggest you go with Maxis.
It is flexible since it is prepaid and you can pay as you go and if you're overseas you can unsubscribe.
Regarding SIM card I am not too sure about that, hope you can switch it since you want to keep your number, just call the maxis help line.

i also not sure either can upgrade current hotlink simcard to hotlink broadband or not.

try call 1300820120 and ask them. sorry me lazy to call

but current/previous maxis prepaid boradband will automatically upgrade to this hotlink broadband.

the setback is, u are not allowed to browse once your quota volume has met the pass volume.
u will be directed to portal to purchase a new pass.

or u can also try celcom first data + voice.
but this plan only available if purchased together with android tablet and have contract.