Lol.. that's sad.. juz recheck the current usage with the nearest maxis centre and ask for explaination.. my 2 cetns

@tinkerbel

I am on Maxis iValue100 so i entitle to use 500MB per month. But i still need to use very very careful because there is no way we(Or maxis) can estimate / calculate our usage.

I just notice my usage is between 200-300MB based on my usage in previous 3 months, so from this month onwards, i can turn my 3g on without worrying that much

@vui_msia,
I never really uhm used my data services (3G) in the past (only on a pay per use and that was v rare too!) but since 3.0 I've decided to go with the RM99 Unlimited Plan (btw it's not unlimited but capped at 3GB)

I guess I will monitor my usage from next month onwards; come 1 Jul and see how it goes for the next few months before I decide if I should go with a 'cheaper' less 'flexible' plan but heheh I think if one uses the phone for Internet Tethering, it's wise to use the Unlimited Plan.

@tinkerbel


Yeah, Totally agree. If you are into Tethering, just go ahead & apply for unlimited plan. Otherwise u might be suffering all the time just to avoid not to over your usage limit. It's a PAIN!!

@vui_msia,
I'm on the move quite a bit so the Internet Tethering will come in handy on those ocassions; then I will only worry about low battery levels *grins*

Also, I figured it's more worth it subscribing to this plan than getting the USB modem separately; at least this one I can abuse use it with my iPhone

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jun 27 2009, 10:47 PM

@tinkerbel


haha, thats excatly what i had in mind too. I just subscribed streamyx last week .. after taken all these consideration like what you mentioned. I actually just move to KL not long ago. Wanted to have a wireless connection, cuz i may move out anytime. but there are a lot issues on that, i even tried Wimax 10Mbps, but found out it wasnt working cuz i staying at Condo 20th floor (It supports up to 5th flr, lol).... so give up.. and installed Streamyx instead

This post has been edited by vui_msia: Jun 27 2009, 10:22 PM

@vui_msia,
Other than it's ridiculous speed and ocassional down time, I have nothing much to complain about re Streamyx; at least it works!

Thus far, I've used both Maxis & Celcom USB modem and I'll rate it about the same; unless ur in Sabah/Sarawak then Celcom is definitely handier

tinkerbel



LOL, excatly! ... we really cant do much about that at least there is no cutoff or line dropping... it just SLOW (as mentioned "offering based on BEST effort" <== their favorite)

yeah, i just went back to Sabah last week, with my iPhone 3G (Proud ) because i only have a dialup there (Since hardly been there).. though of using Tethering . Guess what.. maxis has NO 3G available from maxis,, sad. There is only available by Celcom..

This post has been edited by vui_msia: Jun 28 2009, 12:40 AM

same.. just 3 days rm50 gone.. i didnt use any internet on my 3g also.. suddenly receive sms says overusage. bosspref turn off edge/3g d.

@vailance,
Are U sure APN has been disabled? If it's not disabled, the data will continue to stream; even if you think you're not online. And when U press an app that needs data, it'll just auto stream in for u.

I suspect U having disabled APN.

@vui_msia,
Act, I realised Maxis USB modem does tend to cut U off after some time

Internet Tethering connect without using edge or 3g.if i using wifi to connect have any charges?

Should be no problem but if you have wi fi you dont need iPhone to serve as modem. Just connect your lappy to the wi fi unless your one is really old model without the wifi built in

using iphone connect to wifi - open bluetooth - internet tehtering and conenect to internet.have any charges of data?

@wee395,
Just make sure APN disabled otherwise there will still be charged. Also, as mentioned by al3p if U haf Wifi available, Y need to connect online via BT when U can just directly connect to Wifi on ur laptop?

I haven't tested the use of Internet Tethering over a long period of time but I'm quite sure it's high battery consumption.

In your situation, I suggest you just buy a PCMIA or USB wIFIcard (b/g/n) for your PC instead.. IF you have access to WIFI, just connect directly, no point to use your expensive iPhone as a WIFI card, you dont need to worry other issues like battery life etc

How do you disable APN on Iphone? new user here please be kind

settings >general> cellular network > put some rubbish on the cellular data form then its disable d

otherwise sbsettings or boss prefs, personally sbsettings doesnt work for me currently, i gotta put some rubbish into my apn

Can that be done - Tether via WiFi?
I don't think so, unless you have made it successfully.
AFAIK, I tried over USB cable and it works beautifully on Mac, shouldn't have any problem with Bluetooth also I assume.

@friends,
Just wanna confirm; U *can* Internet Tether via WiFi (I'm testing it out right now)

hi all existing owner ...

just to check is it maxis iplan will sucks the data anytime or the users forgot to turn off the 3G ect ?