Hi there,

8900 not support 3G,
BIS connect over 3G, GPRS, EDGE
speed many people said maxis is good.. 1mbps and even use the BOLD to act as modem and download rapidshare, browse, etc (cannot p2p)
most of the apps only work with BIS plan, and i believe the speed is not that slow

Thanks so much, Yoong. That's mean with BIS I can YM, Facebooking, receive email from yahoo or gmail at all time. That's so cool. can't wait to receive my celcom bill coz celcom sms me saying the details of BB offer will be in next bill.

hi, i am not a pro but this might help:

link 1) http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/br...earch/index.asp
2) http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/pl...ue_plan_150.asp
3) http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/blackberry/packages.asp
4) http://www.hotlink.com.my/web/portal/hotli...t_Hotlink_SA_en

if u already own BB device and want to stay on maxis line, u can choose:-
A. for voice, any voice plan that suits u (as in link 2 ie. read under mobile & plans/mobile services/rate plan & charges).
B. for data access, either subscribe to BIS (as in link 3 - the unlimited package include BIS service n all internet/WAP services as stated in second * there) if u need access to BB service (RIM server)
or subscribe to maxis 3g (as in link 1 - on this u only have internet access; u don't have access to BB service/RIM server).

there's no charge for conversion currently ($25 charge is waived until further notice) and yes, you can keep your number (see link 4 or call 1-800-82-8998).

or, if they confuse u too much, just port to celcom! (see earlier calculation on BB package for celcom - mathematically, cheaper and u can keep your number too). i personally think maxis CS is not as good as it used to be.. (unless u r on corporate plan)

disclaimer: i am still on maxis and damn confused; no time to switch yet. possibly soonest if they keep this on!!.

if i not mistaken..digi also launched their bb services. quite tempting i would say..

Yes. Saw Digi ad in the newspaper yesterday.

Unlimited BB data access is only RM63 per month. + you can buy Javelin Curve 8900 for RM999 ... with condition attached, of course.

But couldn't find any info on their website. Maybe not updated yet.

(bold RM 1399) (curve RM 999)
+
RM63 for BIS
+
together with 150 or 250 voice plan..

can somebody comment on this.

hi mensa,
is that the new celcom offer? Get a Bold for RM1399 is quite nice offer but RM63 for BIS? I thought it's RM30.

RM150 (voice) + RM63 (BIS) = RM213....kind of expensive, isn't it?

hi sherry,

that's offer from digi..saw their advert from yesterday newspaper..maybe u can opt for celcom or maxis

This post has been edited by mensa: Jun 2 2009, 04:13 PM

that package is using EDGE/GPRS i presumed, unless u're in penang? (maxis and celcom utilising 3G/HSPDA rate) - if digi's on 3G at least, it's good data price i think. their website has no info on the new BB service as of this pm.

i was comparing my curve 8900 on GPRS and BOLD on 3G, opening this forum, surprisingly the curve is much faster than the Bold!!!

how about both on gprs?

there is no information on Digi Website regarding their BB service...and i just contacted them...they just launch their BB service 1st June 2009....using google to search their BIS setup web site...couldn't find as well..

Yeap..still no information on DiGI BB service so far..But when i call them this morning, they only mentioned to me that for the time being it will only be available for Business. So far still no info for BB service for personal users. Hopely DiGi can provide the service the soonest. And hopefully the BIS price would be cheaper than other provider.

woah that is good new if digi come out with BIS

Yes R4yMoNd...Im sure it would be interesting to see the offer/plan from DiGi...Finger crossed...

Do you think Digi will price their BIS cheaper then other telco?

Walk in to DIGI center just now...actually i intend to switch from celcom (due to bad CS service...couldn't accept more on their service) to Digi...one thing...i dunno whether is will disappointed you all on Digi BB service...

Bad one..
1. The Data on BB BIS service only on "EDGE" no 3G or HSDPA(use bb as modem to connect laptop online).
2.Only BIS available at the moment..not BES yet...

BIG BIG Advantage :-
1. RM250 Biz package(only for corporate user or company registration) will included all the BB services (unlimited Data )RM600 FOC Talk time(Talk until died )
2.Best customer service of course..

Still cant find any news/info on the DiGi Blackberry. Any idea when they will announce it?

DIGI launch Blackberry service on 1st of June 2009...

Thanks Wei Leong..And do you know where i can the info about the plan/packages?