2) Correct. Specifically calls from Main line to sup lines are not free. You do get a 20% discount. Sup-Main & sup-sup lines remain free and also the main line won't have talk time sharing with the sup lines. For me the Talk Time Sharing is more important than the free calls to my sups.

I'm currently on Value Plus 50 with a few Family Plus 30 sup lines. I plan to signup for iData2 to get the slight discount for the 3GS 32GB.

@Takky
Machines had 12 month interest free easy payment plan with the iPhone 3G. Should be the same for the 3GS.
Worst case you can buy it first and then convert to 6, 12, 18, 24 month payment plans. I know EON Bank & Citibank can do that but you extra a certain percentage.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jul 16 2009, 06:00 PM

I asked one of the representative in Maxis Centre KLCC. That was 2 weeks ago, and the model I asked for is 3G. I dont know whether 3GS is the same or not though

better get the iData2 plan RM50.. with iData1 u only get 250mb for data usage and there's no savings on the iphone..

@lil_fuzz,

thanks for suggestion. i dont want to tie with maxis contract. Jas finish 2 months VP80 then downgrade to VP30. I got my celcom broadband oledi. special rate for gov staff..hehe

Does anyone mind telling me the final price for iPhone 3GS 32GB if I buy one for Maxis? The cheapest price including prepaid plan. Is it RM2990?

1. without paying anymore as in monthly bill? get 3GS outright via the Hotlink plan. just get a Hotlink prepaid pack and get 16GB at RM2490 or 32GB at RM2990.

2. have you checked whether both sim cards are still accessible? i don't think it's possible to use 2 exact sim cards at once together. one of them might have been deactivated already.

@D.Sync:
yes. it's clearly stated in the Hotlink plans & its T&C on the first page/Maxis webpage. please do read up before posting.

This post has been edited by teikwing: Jul 16 2009, 06:46 PM

Hey wanna query about Value Plus Family:

If I supp a line using that from my VP80 plan what does Shared Talk Time mean? How long is that? The 15 hours?

It states :

• Voice and video calls are FREE up to 15 hours.
• SMS is FREE up to 1500 SMS

I'm thinking of this option but I guess can't fully utilise this if both me and my gf wanna buy iPhone 3GS right because for calls between me and her is with 20% discount for me and free for her to me right?

yes. i guess you're planning to get the iValue? which will only entitle your supp line(s) to make free calls up 15 hours to you but your calls to your supp line(s) will be charged at normal rate stated minus 20% discount.

if both of you get your iPhones under iData then both of you will be able to utilise the free talk time/SMS. (ie. 15 hours you->gf, 15 hours gf->you; 1500 SMS you->gf, 1500 SMS gf->you)

This post has been edited by teikwing: Jul 16 2009, 06:54 PM

ohhhhhhhhhh ok sorry so blur yes I suppose both will take iData then. Hey if i'm not wrong her line is a supp from her dad or something. Can she open a new postpaid line and take iData or is it only for current customers & then i can add her as my supp line? Or how does it work?

hi. could someone please explain more about this 12 month interest free easy payment plan with the iPhone 3G? i couldnt find it online

@djkeoni:
transferring her as a supp line from another primary line to yours will cost RM50 (transfer of ownership fee) and both primary line owners must be present for the process. can only be done at Maxis centres.

@cgw:
it's valid for the old iPhone 3G at Machines and Maxis but not too sure whether is it still valid now since the 3GS is out.

So to get around the situation and cost -

1)can she just disconnect her current supp line and open up new line independently and thereafter become my supp? no actual 'transfer' involved?

2) or will this situation cause her to lose her current phone number in the process?

3) also if she does open a new line + iData will she be then allowed to become a supp?


Hope this isnt too confusing! hehe

Does we need to officially fill the registration forms and activate the Hotlink line in order to entitle for the outright unit (ex:RM2490) ?

Or can we just buy the Hotlink prepaid package without actually open & using it ?

@djkeoni:
i think she might lose her number in the process if she cancel off her current line and open up a new line. Maxis has some specific T&C regarding that, which i've forgot. i've faced the similar situation like yours but end up transferring the ownership as it's much more convenient, albeit being charged RM50.

@raoul:
you will need to activate that Prepaid number as Maxis will need to register the number under the 500MB data bundle which comes with the plan.



This post has been edited by teikwing: Jul 16 2009, 08:11 PM

I just purchased an iPhone 3GS 16gb from Australia when Maxis announced their plan. Hmm, the iData RM50 plan seems tempting. I might just let go mine slightly cheaper to get the the Maxis set.

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Jul 16 2009, 08:22 PM

@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

@tinkerbell

I was reading Maxis' website again only to found out that yes, I could always just subscribe to the iData plan! Silly me

Anyway the only other reason I would sell off mine and buy Maxis' set is for the warranty.

@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

@tinkerbell

Just a thought really I... ermm... actually haven't have my phone yet My friend is only coming back this Saturday so... It's a black 16gb though!

Anyway do you happen to know how much is the rate for data usage if i'm on iValue 50 plan? I don't really know if I need the extra iData plan or not. After all, on my old iPhone I don't have GPS and surfing on the EDGE network is a bit too slow so I've never used it. I also turned off Push notification on my old iPhone.

Having said that, I am not too sure how much is enough for data usage. Would appreciate if you can share some of your experience!

This post has been edited by zc_squash: Jul 16 2009, 08:57 PM

i will answer this part for the last time as i'm pretty sure this has been repeated a few times. anyway regulars can quote my example and the provided website, should anyone stumbles upon another similar question.




This post has been edited by nokia2003: Jul 16 2009, 09:23 PM