@Mr Kong,
Yes. We oredi mentioned the iPhone from Maxis is officially unlocked; which means U can use with foreign SIMS.

@deitylord,
3GB is actually a LOT - dunno if U'll ever pass that mark (if ur downloading movies and all then sure exceed lah but otherwise for normal usage it should be more than suffice). I've not heard about the speed slowing down (but that's what some people claim due to fair usage policy) but about people being charged extras in their bill so just take caution.

@tHe^CuLpRit,
Is your VP50 under contract? Assuming it's not then U just haf to go with the iValue plan and when ur done with that after 12 months, then just switch back to VP50 or whatever U like

The important thing is just to check your contract period of your existing VP50.

@jimnuz,
Your answers are at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1091499

And no one would have the Maxis 3GS yet because it's releasing only on 31st July 2009.

@soonwai,
Yes that is exactly the case because once you move from existing VP/FamilyPlus line to iValue, your plan is on its own hence U no longer enjoy benefits of the VP/Famiy Plus plans.

@dan2020,
Yes it is possible the system won't allow - by the way, if you're planning to get an iPhone 3GS and open the RM99 iData package, U may want to consider terminating your Maxis Broadband (assuming this is the USB modem) because U can use your iPhone 3GS to Internet Tether; that should give you some cost savings - but if you haven't used the Maxis BB for more than 12 months U won't be able to terminate without any surcharges so you might want to give it some thought there.

@weileong,
If U feel the plan is not good for U then go with an outright prepaid purchase.

@bonzaimy,
No there are no additional charges for converting from prepaid to postpaid; in some cases, U may need to put in a deposit but I'm not sure if Maxis has waived this requirement.

@lucas_lik,
Take it from us - the Maxis sets are 100% officially unlocked. If U want to be 100% sure then all U can do is just wait till the launch and test it for yourself using a foreign SIM.

@TuX,
Refer to Post #1. If there's no "discount" stated there, then there's no discount there.

@finecut,
Yes that is absolutely right according to Maxis rate plans.

@raoul,
Really? Now that is not really good - oh.. well it could be due to battery cycle issues; however if U use Internet Tethering through USB, perhaps it might help on battery levels?!

Note
1) Please be patient and don't post one-liner spams stating your question again and again; or unconstructive spam - it makes replying very difficult plus LYN is NOT our full time job

2) Should anymore 'spam' come from here, I'm gonna PM our Mods and get them to just nuke the posts - please just be cooperative. This thread received no less than 12k views and 300+ post per day (some of which been moved and deleted). I'm sure teikwing and davidgary73's trying their v best to answer everyone's question.

3) Please do NOT PM me for help.

@heartofjoy,
Yes that is absolutely right!

@Joey Christensen,
Hence bring enough $ to pay for the cost of the i3GS or, bring a CC that has sufficient CL

@Joey Christensen,
Yes that is right and RM2k is not considered a lot of cash. Use CC if Maxis allows then U don't have to bring so much cash; or just go get the $ from the bank before U head to Maxis centre lah.

Also, this isn't considered a constructive post so we shall just leave this 'conversation' as it is ok?

@Superman7,
Er.. I haven't checked your calculations but if it is right, then the Hotlink plans are more worth it because:-

1) You pay RM200 less (U said "You only pay additional RM200 in comparison with the Hotlink plan")
2) The Hotlink plans come with 500MB of FOC data usage.

@ndri11,
No.. ACPP for iPhones are bounded to the country of origin/sale.

@jackhammer84,
U haf another alternative. Get the Hotlink plan, forgo the 500MB data and continue using the iPhone 3GS with your existing number. For when U need to use data services then just uhm..... change SIM cards - this method however is a litle troublesome so heheh yeah perhaps the RM200 is worth spending

@g3n0c|d3,
Yes the Hotlink prepaid plans are available on the i3GS as well as the i3G. Both plans give out 500MB FOC of data p/month for 12 months.

@jackhammer84,
Can't help U on the form filling because I didn't go through the process but yeah do drop by KLCC if U really need to and I would suggest U take an early lunch to avoid the rest of the world who has the same thoughts

The extra SIM card wouldn't be a problem but it would be quite a hassle to carry that SIM Injector Tool cause nanti misplace then habis!

@g3n0c|d3,
Yes.. the Maxis plans are priced pretty competitively against the rest of the surrounding regions. Might as well get it here because U get FOC data + it's officially unlocked + warranty

@Superman7,
Yes U will need to ensure the Hotlink number is active to get the free data. If U dont mind the contract period then go ahead and get the iPhone with the iData plan but otherwise U can choose to forgo the 500MB free data lor.

@teikwing,
Er.. nolah, not 24/7 Am gonna disappear for the weekend; have a wedding dinner in Melaka to attend so will be offline most of the time *blush*

@jimnuz,
I thought I oredi gave U an answer - pls refer to first few post in this thread for matters pertaining to warranty claims.

@soonwai,
Er.. Y is there a minimum RM30 p/month? U can do RM10 top up every 2 months right - that still keeps the account active, isn't it?

@eekwan7,
Yes U can except U won't be able to benefit from the FOC 500MB data offered by Maxis which will be made available only on that Hotlink number U activated the iPhone 3GS on.

@zdongdongz,
Thank U for the clarifications - I've moved away from the Hotlink pages eons ago [what to do? I old oredi mah!]

@djkeoni,
Wahh so deep.. let me digest what you're trying to say and then I get back to U - need to respond to these other people otherwise nanti cannot cope up !

@gogo2,
Er.. I suppose U could only if your current post paid plan is not tied to any plans.

@Superman7,
Yes that is right - the free 500MB is only applicable on the "prepaid" plans but the iValue plans do come with X amount of data usage, isn't it?

@vailance,
This isn't the right thread to put up notice to sell your iPhone 3G. Pls do so at Garage Sales instead.

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Added on July 16, 2009, 2:22 pm@djkeoni,
Am not able to give you the most accurate answer but ask yourself these questions:-

1) Do U fully utilise your current VP80 plan? If so, what is the percentage between call rates + SMS rates; it'll be good if U can even narrow down the % to Maxis-Maxis calls/SMS and Maxis-Non Maxis calls/SMS.
2) Use the above data to see if it will be enough if you sign up for iValue 2 plan
3) If it's not going to be enough, how much roughly additional wil u need to be pay?
4) With the information, you can do a calculation to see if the iValue2 or iData 2 plan is more suitable.

My personal view, go for the iData 2 plan because by signing up the iData 2 plan, your VP80 plan is still there and if you're under any Family Plus plans you still enjoy the benefits and lower call rates - [oh.. i forgot to take into account the 667 free minutes - iYah my Maths is lousy, U go do the calculation lah]. Also, your VP80 plan will cover the cost of your calls + SMS - U just need to top up the RM50 for the additional 500MB p/month.

I hope the above gives you a better inclination of what you're going to get urself into.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 16 2009, 02:51 PM

@teikwing,
I thought we're taking turns; since I'm not free then U do it lor or U just get davidgary73 to do it, otherwise go ask nokia2003 to see if he's free to help out

@fansoption,
Curve isn't v big so just walk through the place but it should be around the Centre Court area lah. Am not sure about easy payments though.

@djkeoni,
It's really up to U to go check ur usage. Also, remember the 500SMS is only for Maxis-Maxis networks.

Go sign up ur gf on the Family Plus and U 2 will talk and SMS for free.. That way, I think the 667 minutes will be more than enuff

@heartofjoy,
I don't see Y U should sell the phone after using it for 8 months but if U do and U keep the SIM the 500MB data will still be applicable on that SIM provided the SIM remains active.

@djkeoni,
I'm not gonna comment but you've analysed it well - in fact, if ur current usage on the VP80 is ngam ngam then the 667 minutes may not be a suitable plan; but I can't be 100% sure cause I didn't do the actual calculations.

As to signing up non family members under Family Plus plans, no problem at all. And Yes.. iValue plans will NOT work with FamilyPlus benefits

I'm not taking up the iPhone 3GS plans from Maxis. Am oredi currently using the iPhone 3GS from Australia and am using it with VP80 + RM99 Unlimited Data Plan - i never quite activated data on my i3G so I'm not sure if 500MB is sufficient, will be monitoring usage for the next 3 months though and if it's going to be more than sufficient then I'll just downgrade my RM99 plan to RM50 for 500MB plan

@teikwing,
You're absolutely right - but what an irony - the 2 people who are uhm... proxy here aren't going to be buying the Maxis units

@psjjl,
If the iData 30 plan gives U sufficient data services then go ahead Er.. having read your next post, perhaps you want to go with the Hotlink prepaid option instead - that way it gives you flexibility to use your i3GS with your current Celcom line; and you will not need to pay Maxis the additional RM30 for the next 12/24 months

@hellokitten,
Your best option is to go with the prepaid plan. Btw iPhone 3GS also has push capabilities

@takky,
The i3G and i3GS are 2 separate models. It's best if you checked with the Maxis people once again on the i3GS.

@D.Sync,
The information U require us available on Post #1 of this thread.

@djkeoni,
Shared Talk Time means this:- U have 2 lines and both are part of FamilyPlus. Line 1 is on VP80 and Line 2 is on VP30. This means your total monthly commitment to Maxis is RM110 (RM80+RM30). Your monthly commitment of RM110 can be utilised between Line 1 and 2; meaning let's say Line 1 spends only RM20 on calls for the month and Line 2 spends RM90 - u still pay Maxis RM110. They don't care which line uses more and which line uses less as long as when both lines combine, your monthly commitment is a minimum of RM110

Calls between Line 1 and Line 2 will be free up to X hrs and there will also be X number of SMS free.

@cgw,
Maxis has not announced any instalment plans but U could always link the instalment plans to your Credit Card. In this instance, U will need to contact your Credit Card and get the information from the bank.

@raoul,
U need to activate the Hotlink number

@mudz_amin,
If U oredi have the iPhone then U don't need to look at the plans; go for the ValuePlus plans and boost it up with the iData packages, do not go with iValue plans cause IMHO those are ridiculous stewpid plans for Maxis to make $

@teikwing,
And I like that final remark about us not being Maxis personnels Could I cut it and make it my signature?

@zc_squash,
What's the point? Nothing's stopping U from opening an iData plan with your existing Maxis SIM. In fact I think U can just latch on and do an add on purchase without even having to sign a contract for it

At least that's what I did when I asked them to open my RM99 Unlimited Data Plan.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 16 2009, 08:33 PM

@zc_squash,
Yes that is possible too but if Ur gonna be losing loads of $ what's the point So how much are U intending to sell that AU set off?! PM me the price and let me know the specs. Also will need the colour.

Personally, I still think U should just use the AU set (thus far touch-wood, I haven't had issues with my i3G & i3GS) - it's going to be v much cheaper in the long term but it's ur $ so it's ur call

@zc_squash,
I believe nokia2003 has given U his reply. I'm not fully experiencing by 3G services until recently so I will need a couple of months to be able to determine 'fair' usage but U can take nokia2003's usage as your guide

And.. to the forummer I commented on the iData 1 plan, sorry I overlooked - there's no contract on that one so it's really the same price as the Hotlink plan

@leecwai,
Thank U for the clarification on usage - I hope the rest of the forummers are clear now *smiles* U sure use your iPhone 2G v well and I'm v sure U will enjoy your experience with the iPhone v much better with ur brand new i3GS

No one can tell U which is the most suitable plan because only U know what your needs are but basically I find the iValue plans cut throat plans

@vui_msia,
Er.. just to check; how much of the (1)-(6) are done via Wifi? Any possibility of gauging actual 3G data ? Or is the above actual 3G data?

@leecwai,
Yeah sort off but that 'unlimited' is capped at 3GB yeah?

@vui_msia,
I just checked the bill on my Maxis, other than them billing me RM99 for the Unlimited plan, they don't even give a mere indication of how much data was used! #$$^^& so I'm gonna need to figure out how to get that information; I can't be requesting for it every month right?! iSh.. maybe ask my Insider if he can do it for me

@^prion^,
Don't think there'll be an extended warranty period for the iPhones unless Apple introduces the ACPP through Maxis.

@leecwai,
I don't think Celcom's coverage will be a problem. As to their speed, probably same as Maxis *shrugs* Well U could check with forummers using Celcom (ahem: stringfellow)

@k3v1n,
Er.. U take total value mah. Sorry but I didn't study the SingTel plans. Can't comment but don't just look at the price U need to pay for the phone, look at the total price. Also, the exchange rate makes a lot of difference.

@jonest,
Cannot.. ACPP for iPhones are limited to local warranty.