you will need to bring along the principal line owner and his/her IC. read the first page for more info.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1091499

yes. you will need to bring along the principal owner as the only the owner has the authority to get the registration done.

@eyes98:
in most cases, your unit will be replaced with a new refurbished set. the waiting period is subjective as its stock-dependant.

@tskhang:
i believe that only valid for iData 1, RM30 for 250MB without contract.

@eyez98:
you're welcome.

@tskhang:
err i don't think it applies to Value First 30 but you can try to reconfirm with Maxis. the term can be purchased separately means that disregard of postpaid plans you're on right now (as long as its VP 50 and above), you can subscribe to iData. and for iData 1, there's no contract involved, hence the price of iPhone will be at RRP.

there are 3 options in getting iPhone 3G/3GS from Maxis:
1. iValue (switch from current postpaid plans or register a new line)
2. iData (pair with current postpaid plan)
3. Hotlink (current prepaid number or get a new one)

@tink:
there's this small line of sentence just below the iData plans. "iData plan can also be purchased separately. The price of the iPhone will be at RRP."

@tink:
so now Maxis postpaid subscribers has a new option:

get iPhone 3G/3GS at RRP price by subscribing to iData, without contract.

there's no need of switching to iValue, get Hotlink prepaid plan or subscribing to iData on contract.

getting yours?

@tink:
you're signing for iData right? Maxis should prioritize postpaid/contract subscribers. who knows you might be getting your unit earlier than expected?

@hapa:
it's not a new rule. even a simple transfer of supplementary line to another principal owner needs both owners to be present.

@gogo2:
we've yet to have a proper confirmation from Maxis regarding that. in my humple opinion, the prepaid outright plan has not been put off totally, it's just that since Maxis have shortage of stocks currently, priority is given to contract subscribers and the prepaid plan was temporarily put on hold.

err what i meant was transferring of supplementary line under principal owner A to principal owner B.

that's something new. why not you confirm with the Maxis staffs @ The Gardens?

@gogo2:
it's not fair to equate prepaid to postpaid in the first place as both are obviously two different plans. hence, the free 500MB obtained via prepaid can't be weigh against the 500MB in iValue/iData.

firstly, call rates for prepaid to Maxis numbers are not fixed. (except for Hotlink Youth Club, Activ10)

second, the convenience of postpaid against prepaid.

next, you get more savings on the iPhone upfront if you're on iValue/iData.

most people opted for iValue/iData due to the fact that they've already been on postpaid and looking for more savings on the iPhone upfront rather than paying for the outright prices.

and of course, if one is looking at the free 500MB data alone, he/she should go for outright/repaid purchase rather than iValue/iData.

as usual, those who're average users should go for VP50 + iData 2 rather than iValue 1.

*"duped by Maxis" isn't a appropriate term. this is not supposed to be a Maxis bashing thread. cheers~

@edthrax:
from the first page, post #4.


This post has been edited by teikwing: Aug 10 2009, 06:50 PM

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

so you're worry about the 500MB given each is not sufficient for your usage? if you look here from what nokia2003 has stated, even 250MB is quite sufficient for casual surfing. if you are doing a lot of apps download etc then maybe you should opt for higher data package eg. iValue 2 with 1GB.

500MB for each monthly cycle, you can keep track of your usage via Settings -> Usage -> Data.

well, depends on your usage but it's advisable to take iData if you still would like to enjoy your benefits under Value Plan, eg. call rates, combined SMS charges, credit sharing. you're still able to get discount on the phone (lesser) and enjoy the data bundle each month under iData.

you're most welcomed.

this question has been discussed previously. do read up.

if your monthly usage is more on calls than SMS, and looking to pay lesser upfront for iPhone, get iValue.

if you're looking to have benefits such as credit sharing with supplementary lines, lower call rates, SMS included in monthly usage instead of separate billing, doesn't mind to pay lil' bit more upfront for the phone, get iData.

normally, it's advisable to get Value Plan + iData if you're a normal usage with balanced usage of calls and SMS.

info is available on the first page. would appreciate if you do more reading and search before posting. thank you.

it's still possible for installment even if you're buying at RRP (ie. outright). but you'll have to deal with your CC's bank rather than Maxis/Machines. there might be some additional surcharge on top of the RRP.

@Darkmage12:
installment is applicable for outright purchases but there might or might not be additional surcharge. consult your bank's CC customer service.

@hussain:
there should be stocks for 3G.

This post has been edited by teikwing: Aug 24 2009, 12:12 PM

it's stated below the packages:

* Maximum usage for 1 Hour and 1 Day use is 100MB and 500MB. Subsequent usage will be charged RM0.01/KB (peak) and RM0.05/KB (off peak)
* Subsequent usage for Monthly pass will be charged RM0.05/KB

1. No.
2. iData must go with purchase of i3G/3GS. or else, you'll need to opt for these packages:

http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/br...earch/index.asp

do read, read and read (and do a search) prior to posting your questions. and yes, it has been answered countless times.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1091499