I think 1gb would be min or sufficient for me. Thanks.

Dear All,

Wish to get your advice, and appreciate your feedback..

I'm a iPhone user who tied with Digi for 2 years contract, and will be end on next month. Don't wanna continue to use this Digi due to it line quality (voice+data), can't receive sms & etc. Really "Teruk", being suffer for 2 years is enough..

Now in the midst switch to Maxis or Celcom, but still hard to decide..

For my situation:
-> 60% for data plan & 40% for phone call.
-> Monthly data usage around 800MB~900MB.
-> Phone call not that concern, as I only call out if really urgent..
-> Prefer postpaid with data plan + 2 sub-line (no need data plan). Wish to get around rm40~70 for my principle line, then rm15 x2 for both sub-line. Hopefully can remain around rm100 (or less) phone bill for every month..


As I survey from their official website:
Maxis package:
- Value Plus Internet 50 = RM50 but 250MB only & Free 100 mins call & 100 sms. (Need to add RM48 for 1GB extra)..
- Internet Value 50 = RM50, 1.5GB but no free call & sms | Over quota = 30 sen / 1MB..
- Sub-line = RM30 per line. Can share credit to principle line..

Celcom package:
- First Data mAdvance Plus = RM68, 3GB & Free 60 mins call & 60 sms only but no flat rate | Over quota = speed drop..
- First Voice Prime = RM40, call & sms 15 sen flat rate but 50MB data only (Need to add RM38 for 1GB extra)
- Sub-line = RM15 per line. Not sure can share credit or not..


So which telco should I go for? Both of them have their pro & con..

Hopefully can hear from you all soon. Many Thanks..

Does U-mobile have Family Plan?

http://www.u.com.my/postpaid-packages/new-postpaid-plans

maxis, all postpaid call+data plan will charge u once u exceed the quota.
but u said ur usage around 900mb only?

then, the share credit is only applicable for principal of value plus 80/150/250/500.
others, cannot share.

for celcom, NO share credit benefits.

(we talking about celcom&maxis personal/individual plan here. so pls ignore biz/corporate plan)

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Added on October 26, 2012, 11:55 amhow about call & sms between family lines?
make a lot of call & sms? or just so-so / urgent only too?

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 26 2012, 11:55 AM

Thanks Erry for your reply..

Yes, my data plan can be lesser than 900mb. Can be 500MB~600MB if really control myself..

1st family line is to my wife, sure a lot of call & sms..
2nd family line is to mum, call is so so, it is for her to have mobile phone for convenient..

Cheers..

I plan to change to Umobile and get the RM28 package with internet.
But however, am afraid if one day while using it and i'll change my mind to use back Digi.
Heard that they're really bad in closing account.
Close account already still will continue billing until you send them police report

I noticed that Supp Line have free 5 hrs of talk time to U Mobile numbers, what about including data?

Thanks

ur welcome.

well me & my wife not call a lot. sms also almost 0 (coz using whatsapp hehe).

i'm asking bcoz u said u only call if urgent.

so seems maxis talkmore28 is the best for u.
but, the supp line for this plan is no free call, just 20% discount

go for celcom lah.
min is 40 + 38 (1gb) + 15 + 15 = 108/month.

coz maxis the cheapest to share credit is 50 + 48 (1gb) + 30 + 30 = 158/month (110 shared)

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 27 2012, 12:59 AM

in this case, port from ur digi to umobile prepaid, not postpaid.
topup rm30, subscribe for u28 (500mb with 100mins & 30sms).
so after 1 month if u not satisfied with umobile coverage and quality, its easy to port back to digi or other telco ~
if u satisfied, then continue or upgrade to postpaid.

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Added on October 27, 2012, 1:00 amno data included. sorry i'm not sure about data plan for supp. call 0183881318 and ask them

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 27 2012, 01:00 AM

there is such package? I mean prepaid and subscribe to that RM28 thing. Hmmmm less 500mb lol

yes prepaid less 500mb but got 100mins to call out.

http://www.u.com.my/prepaid/unlimited-mobile-internet

thanks for the link. There's even RM18 package O.o
Possible if i keep my number? Or do i need a new sim?

Call to U Mobile Customer service really need a lot of patient to wait until the operator answer your call.

I almost wait them to answer my call around 5 minutes to 10 minutes I almost getting fire..

Don't know their customer service really insufficient people or really busy line or not? Every time if got any problem call to U Mobile customer service, need to wait so long long time~

yes now also got umi18 but only 250mb + 25mins. so its rm0.072/mb.
while umi28 is rm0.027/mb + 100mins.

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Added on October 28, 2012, 2:39 amyes u can keep ur number. no need new sim. just do mnp.

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 28 2012, 02:39 AM

Dear Erry, thanks for your advice.

Base on your recommendation on Celcom package:
40 + 38 (1gb) + 15 + 15 = 108/month
-> Pro: Flat rate to all network
-> Pro: Data line speed will drop after quota reach
-> Pro: Cheapest sub-line
-> Cons: No offer on telesales side
-> Cons: Might be tie with contract


But if try to compare apple to apple (almost apple.. ), Maxis have this package "Internet Value Plus":
RM50 (1.5gb) + 30 + 30 = 110/month
-> Pro: If register thru Maxis telesales, first 6 months will deduct rm10 (principle) + 20 (Sub-line x2). Total will be RM40+20+20 = 80/month
-> Pro: Non contract
-> Pro: Can share credit among the sub-line
-> Cons: No free call & free sms
-> Cons: Chargeable once data line over quota


RM2 difference only if don't have Maxis telesales offer..


What is your opinion on both telco pro & cons?
- Network coverage & line quality?
- 3G performance?
- Customer service quality?
- Any other concern?


Many Thanks..

ur welcome clkok.

celcom package no contract at all, unless u taking a device/phone.

if u can get maxis rebate rm30 for 1st 6 months, then go for maxis lah
do note that plan is excluding ur usage of call & sms.

Dear Erry,

Ok. Noted. I know what to do next..

Many Thanks for your advice..

hi all,

1) my prepaids (maxis HOTLINK + celcom UOX) will be expired next year. Instead of converting to postpaid, is there any other way to keep the number and 'prepaid' type afterwards? (im not going to any service provider yet to ask, just google around)

2) if there no solution for above, is there any prepaid plan that you wanna recommended?
I'm lite usage. RM10 maybe for a week or 2 or even 1 month cant finish

my references:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2486313/all

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2486313/all

forum.lowyat.net/topic/2387545/all

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2331069/all

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2361111/all

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2189094/all

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=Sear...type=topics&hl=

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1905330

http://www.digi.com.my/prepaid/plan_prepaid_smartplan.do

http://www.skmm.gov.my/Media/Press-Release...paid-Cards.aspx

thanks in advance

ur welcome clkok

ur hotlink, is it youth club?

if yes, actually both ur hotlink yc and celcom uox is not expired at all, its just the service plan thats expired.
both will be automatically convert to normal prepaid, so yes, u can keep the number as prepaid.

only, the validity of airtime/credit after this is based on ur reload/topup amount, or based on ur yearly subscribtion fee (which is, a waste for me, unless, u staying oversea).

the cheapest to make expiry date longer, is port to umobile.
coz umobile validity is 3x top-up amount. rm10 is for 30days, rm30 for 90 days, rm50 for 150 days, or rm100 for 300days.

http://www.u.com.my/prepaid/free_sms_and_calls - look at 3x longer credit validity

prepaid termination date is usually 90 days after expiry date.
of coz, within that time, u can still receive call & sms.
but usually we will, at least, make a call & sms within 90 days.
so by default will top-up the credit, even for just rm5

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Added on October 30, 2012, 6:21 am

This post has been edited by erry-: Oct 30 2012, 06:21 AM