Maxis iPhone Discussion Thread | V1, Strictly Rates/Plans Discussion ONLY
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 Jul 22 2009, 03:38 PM
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All Stars
10,429 posts Joined: Jan 2003   
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err..now i am confused.
The 500mb data rate you get is per month or per year? Cause in prepaid plan, it's written "FREE 500 MB data for 12 months". And in idata 2 plan, it is under the monthly fee RM50 column. |
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Jul 22 2009, 03:43 PM
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13,495 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: KL, Malaysia 
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@abubin,
What are U trying to ask? If you're referring to prepaid purchases then there's a FOC 500MB of data usage per month for 12 months. If U subscribe to iData2 then U pay RM50 for 500MB data usage p/month. |
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Jul 22 2009, 03:50 PM
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Junior Member
307 posts Joined: Apr 2005 From: Malaysia, PJ.
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@viosowner
Hey bro, thanks for explaining in detail about the process. So the change only takes like 10 mins? That's fast man. Do I have to do the conversion at authorised maxis dealers or at any handphone shop? Haha. |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:00 PM
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All Stars
10,429 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 22 2009, 03:43 PM) @abubin, ok ok that means both plan also have 500MB per month. I thought the prepaid one is 500MB per year.What are U trying to ask? If you're referring to prepaid purchases then there's a FOC 500MB of data usage per month for 12 months. If U subscribe to iData2 then U pay RM50 for 500MB data usage p/month.  |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:04 PM
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13,495 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: KL, Malaysia
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@abubin,
Yes but one is paid and one is not paid. The iData plan will be contractable for either 12/24 months whilst the prepaid one is not contractable. |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:11 PM
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7,343 posts Joined: May 2005 
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QUOTE(abubin @ Jul 22 2009, 03:38 PM) err..now i am confused. That's why always read the terms and conditions... The 500mb data rate you get is per month or per year? Cause in prepaid plan, it's written "FREE 500 MB data for 12 months". And in idata 2 plan, it is under the monthly fee RM50 column. QUOTE 4 Hotlink customer needs to ensure that their line has validity in order to receive the free 500 MB data every month in their Hotlink plan. Source This post has been edited by selinix: Jul 22 2009, 04:12 PM |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:13 PM
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1,291 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: -= Earth =-
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QUOTE(abubin @ Jul 22 2009, 04:00 PM) ok ok that means both plan also have 500MB per month. I thought the prepaid one is 500MB per year. As for prepaid one, you need to be active only can enjoy that FREE 500MB/month. |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:27 PM
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All Stars
10,429 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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arhh...ok ok thanks. Now it's all clear. Seems like prepaid also more suitable to me cause my usage also very low. But i do call out to overseas sometimes, will that be problem for prepaid user?
Also what about GPS function for iphone? Need to pay extra to use GPS function in iphone? Research shows iphone using aGPS which uses communication towers to get positioning. Is that extra services from service provider? This post has been edited by abubin: Jul 22 2009, 04:33 PM |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:33 PM
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13,495 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: KL, Malaysia
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@abubin,
I'm not sure what the call rates are for overseas calls but U could always use those IDD cards and make the call from a landline. |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:47 PM
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All Stars
10,429 posts Joined: Jan 2003
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sometimes i do not have landline. Have to use mobile phone to call oversea. As long as can call out, i don't mind slightly higher rate cause it's not very often.
Damn...i think the RM400 difference (for buying iphone) for idata RM50 I can save back with prepaid roughly RM30 per month. My subline also change to prepaid. |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:47 PM
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67 posts Joined: May 2009
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 22 2009, 03:33 PM) @soonwai, tink,Call charges on prepaid's usually much higher than those offered on post paid basis hence I'm not surprised at the sudden decrease in bill. Hence, our suggestion for those heavy usage callers to go with a post paid plan than to go with a prepaid plan @viosowner, Er.. the RM8.80 pack should come with RM4 credit inside the pack and not 30 sen!!!  nope. for conversion, they dont give u the rm8.80 package. tat is for totally non-maxis New user. For conversion they just give u a 'package lengkap' sim card with rm0.30 in it. damn!  am already using the hotlink sim now. i quickly activate active10 the next day. now enjoying 1sens/sms  |
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Jul 22 2009, 04:49 PM
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13,495 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: KL, Malaysia
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@viosowner,
AhHh. so it's to Maxis benefits again! Ah well..... @abubin, U'll haf to decide for urself which is better; also as mentioned, I don't know the oversea call rates for prepaid; its it even the same or is it different? |
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Jul 22 2009, 05:30 PM
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265 posts Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kuala Lumpur
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I know there's a penalty if you downgrade your plan eg. iValue 155 to iValue100, but what if it's the other way round.. as in upgrading? I'm sure there isn't any penalties. There should be more than happy to eat up more $$ from me, no?
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Jul 22 2009, 05:44 PM
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572 posts Joined: Aug 2006 From: sebelah your house
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@sysh
I dun think they will penalise u for that. Hahaha, btw..u're paying more & they r happy for that.  |
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Jul 22 2009, 06:09 PM
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196 posts Joined: Oct 2004
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QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 22 2009, 09:21 AM) @victorchew, My 1st plan is for using it as Internet Tethering and maybe cancel my streamyx by that time.If U don't intend to use your i3GS for Internet Tethering purposes, perhaps U could even consider the iData 2 plan. Btw does anyone know, assuming I signed up with iData 2, can I upgrade to iData 3 later on? Is that allowed? Taking iData2 instead of 3 is good but the initial cost for the iPhone is higher. So I maybe just stick back to iData 3. Another questions. iValue3, how many is for phone call and how many is data for the RM250? |
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Jul 22 2009, 06:16 PM
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13,495 posts Joined: Dec 2006 From: KL, Malaysia
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@victorchew,
Please refer to http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1091499 for information on iValue3 plans. Oh dear.. I forgot to ask about upgrading and downgrading of iData plans! *ish* Nm.. I check with my Maxis Insider when I see him tomorrow night. |
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Jul 22 2009, 08:11 PM
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935 posts Joined: Sep 2006
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QUOTE(teikwing @ Jul 19 2009, 02:49 PM) @raptar_eric: Are you sure 28th?i'll update the launch date to 28th July then. thanks for the info.  again, a reminder, this thread is solely for discussion on rate plans, guys. for any post/discussions on registrations, booking, deposits, colors of iPhone, please proceed to this thread. keep this thread clean from discussions concerning registrations and chit-chat. our fellow moderator, davidgary73 has been moving all of your posts every single day. please be considerate. would appreciate your cooperation. I went to the Maxis Store in Jusco Sri Kembangan, they said "EARLIEST" 31st July, but maybe later in August..... I just paid the deposit for iData 3 for 32gb iPhone |
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Jul 22 2009, 08:12 PM
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1,318 posts Joined: Jan 2003 From: メラカ /b/PowerLvl:Over9000!
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QUOTE(wahkiz @ Jul 22 2009, 03:04 PM) Hey guys, thanks for your replies yesterday. I just read it. And it seems that prepaid fits me the best. Change to postpaid to prepaid is no easy feat. Need about 2-3 working days. First you have to port out. Lets say to Digi and port back to hotlink. I don't know now if they allow you to port straight from postpaid to prepaid. Mine is based on older times.Has anyone here attempt to change postpaid to prepaid already ? I am thinking on whether should I apply for the change now, or during the 3gs collection day. Lol. QUOTE(tinkerbel @ Jul 22 2009, 03:33 PM) @soonwai, Prepaid Hotlink Youth Club is as cheap as postpaid Call charges on prepaid's usually much higher than those offered on post paid basis hence I'm not surprised at the sudden decrease in bill. Hence, our suggestion for those heavy usage callers to go with a post paid plan than to go with a prepaid plan @viosowner, Er.. the RM8.80 pack should come with RM4 credit inside the pack and not 30 sen!!! Trying to poison more people to join HYC (if they can).QUOTE(selenium @ Jul 22 2009, 08:06 PM) it is the most convenient place to pick up the phone for me. It might be true since so many have applied for iphone and no deposit confirmation is given from maxis via sms or email. No queue booking system etc etc etc. Maxis might just be happily collecting deposits now only.neways, is it true that even if we book the phones. chances are that there might not be enough of phone for all that booked.?? or the Salesperson is just pulling a fast one.? This post has been edited by LaiN87: Jul 22 2009, 08:13 PM |
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Jul 22 2009, 08:17 PM
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1,719 posts Joined: Feb 2006 From: Kuala Lumpur
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Currently I'm using iValue 2 which is RM155 per month, and I've supplemented 3 lines for my family, so if I want to get an iPhone 3G S 16GB, means I've to pay RM1290 just for the phone, and sign up the contract for 2 year and prepayment of RM620(equivalent to 4 months) right? Means I do not need to pay my monthly fee of RM155 for 4 months? Contract of 2 year mean within 2 year I cannot cancel the line right? Besides the payment that have listed on the rate plan, any extra payment for getting iPhone 3G S?
PS: Can I sell the iPhone within the 2 year? This post has been edited by reevephon: Jul 22 2009, 08:26 PM |
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Jul 22 2009, 08:27 PM
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5,786 posts Joined: Nov 2007 From: VIC - The Place To Be
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QUOTE(reevephon @ Jul 22 2009, 08:17 PM) Currently I'm using iValue 2 which is RM155 per month, and I've supplemented 3 lines for my family, so if I want to get an iPhone 3G S 16GB, means I've to pay RM1290 just for the phone, and sign up the contract for 2 year and prepayment of RM620(equivalent to 4 months) right? Means I do not need to pay my monthly fee of RM155 for 4 months? Contract of 2 year mean within 2 year I cannot cancel the line right? Besides the payment that have listed on the rate plan, any extra payment for getting iPhone 3G S? you can opt to sell the phone anytime provided that you keep up with your monthly repayments planPS: Can I sell the iPhone within the 2 year? Added on July 22, 2009, 8:26 pmCurrently I'm using iValue 2 which is RM155 per month, and I've supplemented 3 lines for my family, so if I want to get an iPhone 3G S 16GB, means I've to pay RM1290 just for the phone, and sign up the contract for 2 year and prepayment of RM620(equivalent to 4 months) right? Means I do not need to pay my monthly fee of RM155 for 4 months? Contract of 2 year mean within 2 year I cannot cancel the line right? Besides the payment that have listed on the rate plan, any extra payment for getting iPhone 3G S? PS: Can I sell the iPhone within the 2 year? |
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