without trying to sound hostile, i don't think that it is wise to compare malaysia with singapore.

they are not (and never will be) in direct proportion and comparable for very obvious reasons.

singapore's internet speed has always been way more superior than ours (number 1). SingTel has more resources at their disposal (number 2). singapore is a much smaller country to enable larger penetration (number 3)

well you must understand as well that SG is just the size of Ipoh, with a huge buying power

it isn't fair to compare Maxis and Singtel, imagine the cost they are going to incur by upgrading their networks, and given the turtle-like tech adoptability rate of ours, it just doesn't make any business sense at all, no matter from which angle you're looking at.

you won't be seeing that happening anytime in the near future.

when that happens, it would be the time when the nasi lemak mak ciks around the corner uses an iphone as well and utlising it for google earth so that she can travel around the world when she's free.

p/s nokia, takdir ke? when we are replying to the same post and posting at the same time.

This post has been edited by =Hanxz=: Jul 16 2009, 11:41 PM

Unlimited is unlimited, iData 3gb is iData 3gb.....

They are two different things...

1. For iData 3gb, u pay RM99 per month, FOR a cheaper iphone, depends on model and contract periods.
eg. Value Plus RM50 + RM99 = RM149 ++ per month.

2 For unlimited data plan, u pay RM99 per month too, BUT no DISCOUNT or no further discounts for the iphone you choose.
ie. if you choose iValue RM100, u suppose only have 500mb free data, but u can opt to upgrade it to unlimited data plan by paying additional RM99. (total: RM199 ++ per month)

This post has been edited by raycol97: Jul 16 2009, 11:55 PM

I think the prepaid plan is quite attractive, since it provide free 500mb monthly data transfer. The iValue plan which charge RM0.10 per SMS is damn expensive, if I have to pay RM100 per month, it consider quite expensive already and I don't expect to pay more because of SMS.

Don't forget the Hotlink prepaid will gain points and can exchange for more free SMS and talking time. I think I will go with the prepaid plan.

Hi all. Just to shed some light on the Data usage.

Im subscribed to the Maxis USB Broadband. And at this point of time, i've been online using 3G for 1 hour and 40 mins exactly.

I've surfed Lowyat.forums, Facebook, Gmail, Soccernet etc. and i've downloaded mini-files and attachments (because big downloads seem to be blocked).

The total volume of my usage is 22.6 MB.

I'd consider my usage intermediately heavy as I use it everyday.
So, if we generally say 3 hours of usage is 40 MB, if u use it 24/7, thats about 320 MB for 24 hours.

This is not accurate by any means, but an estimation based on usage from who uses the internet often.

Cheerio

it is the best choice (at least ) for me right now... with light surfing, i bet i wont able to finish the free 500mb given.... and for a person like me, prepaid is the best option and with offers like this, i cant go wrong....

@vui_msia,
According to the stewpid CS the total data will not be reflected in the bill; it's not even stated in my current bill hence I'm checking. Anyhow will take jonest advise and check out the online statement and hopefully it's there.

nop you are wrong...this what the operator told me..for the unlimited plan actually is the iData 3gb ..in terms of usage ..of coz diff is one is with iphone package bundle one is not...for the iValue actually the free data is cheat ppl wan is include in the monthly fee...example if you are taking iValue 1 RM100 ...RM50 is your call usage RM50 is the data...so if you didnt use your the 500mb data rite the RM50 is useless it wont transfer to call usage...this what the operator told me

@alanelf,
That is absolutely right!

And as I've mentioned earlier on another thread, I'm NOT going to repeat myself and explain about the RM99 Unlimited Data Package capping at 3GB anymore

yeah tinkerbel...when the operator told this i was shock...ivalue plan is like cheating ppl some more is you didnt read the terms and condition properly sure kena con

iphone price
iData2 : RM 50 x 12 months = RM 600 + RM2590 = RM 3190 + 500MB for 12 months

prepaid : Rm 2990 + 500Mb for 12 months

is that means that prepaid is more worthy?
correct me if i am wrong.....thx

@alanelf,
Act we do point it out on this thread hence it's sometimes good to go find out and get the whole picture You're absolutely right that iValue is a stewpid plan

@kazaf86,
I didn't check if your figures are right but if it is then yeah, prepaid does seem to be a better option plus U don't have to get urself into a contracted period

yup....tat's wat i thking........
i wonder could i use the hotlink youth club to buy or not....
becoz hotlink youth club only need to top up RM 10 to keep the line active for 1 year

@kazaf86,
Now that is not stated but as long as you're using Hotlink it should qualify U to make the purchase on the prepaid plan.

@alanelf,

I find that Value Plan 50 (includes sms) + idata 50 = RM100 is more worth it esp if ur usages are low compared with iValue 100 bcoz sms is charged separately!

yeah exactly. suits those whose SMS usage > calls. plus not forgetting the benefits with Family Plus supplementary lines remains.

1GB data should be more enough for MOST users I assume.
Unless they spend their data on downloading apps on their iPhone.

That depends on ur usage.. I normally use Edge / 3G connection when I'm on the move, when I'm back @ office / home, it's connected to wifi so usage on the mobile data is lower.... u gotta play it smart!!!

the different here is the call rate ...

if you rarely use phone to call people, then no doubt the prepaid plan is more worth

Hey guys, have you all tried booking at the Maxis website?

Anyway, at step 3, I face this problem. I am unable to proceed to step 4. And the reason I found out is that I did not tick Would you like to upgrade to a Maxis principle postpaid line.

So I am wondering if I should continue with the booking. Any help?