i don't quite get what you mean. both iValue and iData will give you data bundle each month. and to choose between both plans, that gotta depend on your current monthly usage (calls, SMS, data).

@robin92,
Refer to Treads #1-3 of this discussion to get your answer. In future, please do a search before asking.

@DaViDcHiN,
If U ported in 12 months ago I believe ur considered a Maxis user - Y don't U check with Maxis and let us know

@zc_squash,
Anyone can subscribe to the 3G data plans; it's not only meant for Blackberry Users. Just walk into a Maxis Centre and tell them U want to subscribe to either the 1MB/5MB/Unlimited plan OR just activate it online That girl that was giving u the information is definitely NOT accurate.

@lesliechan19,
Yes U haf a choice between iValue OR iData - U do no need to sign up for both.

Teikwing and tink:

Ya, I was kinda surprised when she said it was only for Blackberry users. But I'd still want to believe that Maxis will be introducing new data plans. Something similar to the iData would be absolutely perfect. It may be wishful thinking but it helps me to sleep better at nite! LOL!

@zc_squash,
I'm meeting my Maxis Insider again this afternoon; will check with him if any new data plans will be introduced any time soon and report back.

PS: I will be offline as I'm leaving for Ipoh and back only tomorrow night but will try to post update from my i3GS.

is it wise to get an i3g now? im looking for the iValue 100 plan. thanks for advice

@doomx,
If U can afford the i3GS Y not go for the i3GS.

On New Data Package
Also, I've checked with my Maxis Insider re new data plans; all he could tell me was that there will be new plans introduced - or at least it's in the pipeline; he didn't tell me when it will happen though.

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 26 2009, 10:45 AM

if new plan intro aft i bought i3gs den jialat

@mac.tay,
I'm quite sure the new plan will be introduced only after the i3GS launch. The introduction of this new plans aren't really meant for iPhone users but then again.. muAHahAHha IMHO if Maxis doesn't introduce it, they stand to make more $

This post has been edited by tinkerbel: Jul 26 2009, 11:34 AM

But you forgot to mention that there is a processing fee of 3% for the 10 months installment....
So its not entirely free

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jul 26 2009, 12:02 PM

how to terminate maxis iphone contract? should i pay more?

@syahir24
y dun u just buy prepaid plan
2490 cheap and can get 500mb data every month

the penalty charges by Maxis differs according to the months left on your contract. call up Maxis CS for more info.

Hey guys!!

Tempted to get the IPhone 3Gs on the Hotlink plan. I can use wifi to download all my apps and videos right? And most places i go to have a wireless connection, so the 500mb data plan doesn't really matter right? If i decide to stick my Celcom postpaid into the new IPhone 3Gs, will the 500mb data be automatically forfeited, say if i decide to swap back to my Hotlink again? And also, on my postpaid Celcom plan, data is exp, i can just stick to wifi for everything right?

1. Yes

2. Ask yourself?

3. You'll have to keep your Hotlink line active to receive the 500mb data. Read more at Hotlink website.

4. Ask yourself?

If I am maxis, new plan will definitely be intro after the launch. Or at least after a while until all the first wave of people are done with getting the iphone 3gs. These first wave or new gadgets adopters will usually pay higher price to be "first". Then left over will be in the second wave. I guess maxis learned their lesson from the first iphones with which they made losses (i think).

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Added on July 27, 2009, 8:31 amIt's okay if don't get the 500mb if hotlink users switch to someone else. At least there are no contract and no penalty for it.

This post has been edited by abubin: Jul 27 2009, 08:31 AM

If u have wireless connection, then u can use it and ignore data plan offer by telco, maybe a bit wasted, but is up to you.
If u do download , 500 mb is easy to hit the limit. Use that 500 mb when u are not stick with wireless connection around you.

Guys, when you're going for the prepaid plan way to purchase the phone or to convert from postpaid to prepaid (as it's seemingly more worth it), are you all choosing it based on the Hotlink Youth Club prepaid or the normal one?

Cuz I randomly checked with one of the resellers and they said the HYC is only applicable to those with student cards (and I thought IC would be suffice). Also, the calling rate for the normal Hotlink prepaid is 0.33/min as opposed to 0.12/min! That's way too high already and even if we don't make much phone calls, it's still too steep, no?

This post has been edited by jfoong: Jul 27 2009, 09:28 AM

@jfoong,
Yes you're absolutely right. The prepaid option is only for those who don't use the line too often to make phone calls hence the RM0.33/min is ok.

If Ur using ur line v often to make phone calls, it would be more feasible to stay with your post paid plan and purchase the i3GS using an iData plan instead.

Hi, tinkerbel. Thanks for your reply.

I have a set of scenarios here, which I hope you guys could help me out with.

A background of my usage - Approx. 100++ per month on my current Value 80 plan. I'm looking at iPhone 3GS 16GB.
Prepaid plan is not an option for me (HYC is only for students, so I'm excluded). So, looking at postpaid plans are my leftover options. Hence:

1) Signing up for Value 155 - Potential of spending up to RM185, yearly spend would hover around RM2220. I'll be spending about RM1.2K more on my Maxis bills. If I were to sign up for 1 year, I get back RM700 for phone's saving. If 2 years, RM1.2K. So, the savings are paying off for my bills. 2 years get me extra RM500 savings but I dislike being tied for so long.

2) Stick to Value 80/downgrade to Value 50 and sign up for iData 50 - I'll spend RM600 per year but I'll get back RM400 for savings on the phone with 1 year contract. Lower phone bills compared with the first option (maybe).

Personally, seems like getting the Value Plus 50 seems okay because with Extra Ten service, call rates can be 8cents/min + 1cents/sms for just RM8 per month. And the CS person told me there's no fee to downgrade from my existing one.

Which one do you think would be more feasible? Or is there any other possible choices I should consider?

Thanks alot, really needed some "encouragement" here

FYI, I have been told that there is a 2% credit card charge when u make the full payment on collecting the 3GS unit (for those who choose the prepaid plan). Not sure if this is depends on which branch u order from.

(I just get a call from the Maxis branch where I placed my order there to collect the 3GS unit on 31/7)