i am now in plan ivalue 1, can i switch to VP50 + iData 2 without any penalty?

@jin1119,
If ur upgrading ur plan it might be possible to waive off any surcharges but by swapping from iValue1 to iData 2, it means ur downgrading ur plan. I don't think Maxis will allow it but U could always try.

I'm sure most of you already know this but for the benefit of those who don't.

1. If you opt for email statements, no more paper bills via pos, you can enable itemised billing for free. Normal charge is RM3 or RM5 a mth, I think.

2. You can activate call forwarding for free if your 3G service is already activated which it should be if you're on iValue plan.

This is true for all postpaid plans, not just iValue or iData.

i called maxis yesterday to check when will the data usage be activated..
this guy (i think his name is azrul) did some checking and then told me it's an UNLIMITED data usage.. i did repeated about the 3GB data usage.. and he reassured me it's UNLIMITED..

now.. some forummer here said even the mobile unlimited access is capped at 3GB..

so, how true is this?

boringpig: Maybe you should ask him, if your usage has reached the cap of 3GB, will there be additional charges, or the speed will be capped instead?

@boringpig,
3GB is capped for both the 3GB plan & the Unlimited data plan. Anything over and above 3GB, U will be charged.

@tinker and all,

Unlimited data plan is really unlimited. I have downloaded around 3.6gb (from iphone data usage) last billing month and receive my statement last night and i was only charged for RM99 as per the plan. Nothing stated about the amount of usage used.

Out of curiosity I called maxis this morning and ask how much data I use for last month (double checking on usage used is more than 3gb). The CS lady states maxis do not monitor the amount of usage used for unlimited plan, thus no usage is recorded to my number. I also mentioned about the 3gb limit rumour, and she said that the informer might be confused with the 3g broadband plan.

Can someone else try it with their plan as well?

currently i'm constantly streaming video while keeping tab on the data usage.. will let it exceed a little more than 3GB for testing..

wonder why they called it unlimited..

This post has been edited by boringpig: Aug 12 2009, 10:25 AM

hey,

Later i will go to KLCC i3GS roadshow to book the i3GS with iValue 1....But i m a digi user(prepaid)....i need to change to hotlink prepaid first then change to iValue plan when i collect the i3GS ?
Or change my digi to iValue1 plan on the day of collect my i3GS?

Thanks

This post has been edited by fangcheng: Aug 12 2009, 10:36 AM

@boringpig,
My sources keeps telling me it's capped at 3GB. I too did ask him, how then would Maxis know if and when we've exceeded the 3GB cap when our limit is reset to 0; he couldn't give me an answer but he told me it's capped at 3GB.

Ah well.. since you've downloaded 3.6GB data and wasn't charged extra then it's good. Btw what on earth are U downloading?!

@fangcheng,
U can make the change when U make collection of ur iPhone.

@tinkerbel

If i wan keep my 016 number...i able to sign up the iValue 24 months contract?

Last time i go for the roadshow at the curve...that maxis promoter say cannot...the number must be 012/017 only able to sign up 24 months contract...Is that real?

Thanks

3.6GB downloaded via iPhone. wow. i too would like to know what you were downloading!?

i personally don't think i could even finish 500Mb of data a month!

@fangcheng,
Customers porting in from other telcos can only sign 12 months contract. As such, if ur porting over from DiGi, U aren't able to sign a 24 month contract.

@tinkerbel,
Thanks for the advice, btw i heard some forum-er said that the free 333mins for ivalue plan only call maxis to maxis?mean other operator (digi and celcom) not include in 333mins?

The 333 mins for voice calls are not free. You are paying for them under the monthly plan. Therefore, there is no restriction as to which no. you call.

how true is the statement above,either maxis is playing him or it is true.

@PeeEl,
thanks, i got what u mean.before that i tot that 333min only include for calling maxis to maxis.not other operator.

ermm.. 3.6GB download.. not me.. it's jphlau..
i've been randomly youtube'ing since this morning.. not even 10% of 3GB..

Was told I can choose to subscribe to Maxis Broadband unlimited access @ RM99/month for 24 months, then I get RM900 off to buy an iPhone. So I can use this as a backup to the ever-not-so-stable-Streamyx.

Good option to take?

Thanks.

i believe that mobile internet still unable to replace Streamyx, unless you only use it for casual surfing.