@abubin,
Yes the iData plan is over and above your current existing VP plan. Better reconsider before U go pick up the i3GS because once U have signed on the plan U won't b able to change it.

Greetings all. I was hoping that I could get some advice from some of the folks here. I'm currently using a supplementary line from Maxis with a RM30/month commitment and I just pre-ordered an iPhone 3G S 16gb from Maxis.

Now my current options are:

a) Purchasing it outright via the Hotlink prepaid package
b) Sticking with my current supplementary line and adding on an iData 50 plan
c) Swapping from a supplementary line to a main line and subscribing to the iValue Plus 100 plan.

Option A would not offer me any savings on the phone and I have the added hassle of swapping sim cards each time I want to pop online without using WiFi.

Option B could be a little costly as the cost for my supplementary line and the iData 50 plan would exceed that of the iValue Plus 100. RM30 (fixed commitment for the supp. line) + RM50 (iData fee) + RM30-RM40 (phone usage per month)

Option C would mean that I would have to terminate the supp line and remain as a main line after the contract is up.

Now, I'm not very sure if there is a huge difference in cost between having a supp. line and a main line. My phone usage each month so far is sitting at around RM30-RM40 for the last couple of years. Would appreciate if I could get some advice as to which would be more cost-friendly and if there is any huge difference between a supplementary line and a main line.

i cant find any information from the first post..

So i wanted to ask, I want to book an iphone now.. Still got stock or not.

Hi
yesterday i had went to a Maxis MEP in Penang and plan to purchase iPhone 3G s with Prepaid plan (RM2490). Before i go i already check in Maxis website regarding thte price, but when i ask the promoter the price he told me is RM2650. So i told him i saw in website is RM2490 and he told me that price (RM2490) is for foreigner only.
i just want to know is this truth? or is the shop want to earn more. can i complaint the shop since it is Maxis MEP

@meeprat,
We can't give U the absolute answer here but can guide U by proving more information.

If U go with (b) U will still be able to maintain your supp line and make free calls + SMS to it. For © it will be an independent plan so U won't get to enjoy the benefits of the Family Plus package.

You're absolutely right about having to change SIMs so I wouldn't recommend U go with an option that will bring you hassle of changing SIMs hence your best bet right now is IMHO either (A) or (B) [that's assuming U do make use of the Family Plus package]

Also the iValue plans do not come with SMS hence SMS charges are separate - which really makes the iValue plans not so worth it.

@Suk,
No one can answer that question - if U have intentions to get the i3GS then go ahead with the prebooking otherwise just wait a week or so for the kiasu ones to collect their phones and then walk into Maxis to get the i3GS

@tinkerbel

Ta for your info. I wasn't looking for someone to give me the answers here, but just hoping that I could get another perspective on my predicament. I had noticed that the iValue plans do not include SMSes in their plans and I was planning on getting the Value SMS extra for an added RM8/month. Oh the trials and tribulations of being a Mac addict! I'm leaning towards option C at the moment and then swapping back to a cheapish Value Plus plan once the 12 month contract is up. Looks like I've got more to ponder on. Thanks for clarifying certain doubts I had!

Does the RM50 paid for the iData Plans can be used for call charges? That means if I am using value plus plan 50, all together I will have RM100 for call charges or else really not worth paying that RM50 extra.

I guess at the end of the day, one must know an estimation of how much he / she use both for calls, sms and data. a rough calculation at my end does show that the Value Plus 50 + iData 50 will save me maybe RM100 or RM200 (tops) as compared to the iValue1 + RM8 (SMS) + RM20 (Other Operators) on a 12 month Contract

32Gb iPhone 3G S.

Oh well, looks like I'm gonna be changing plans now..

Edit: Got a (silly) question, say if I'm taking the Value Plus 50.. the RM50 credit would include both calls & sms, but what say I pay the RM8 for 500 SMS (Maxis-to-Maxis), is Maxis' system smart enough to allocate the number of SMS being sent out (to Maxis) to the RM8 that I paid so that I can utilise the RM50 credit more for calls?

This post has been edited by sysh: Jul 28 2009, 06:39 PM

which one MEP in Penang....? Aeon in Perda...?....i had also went to MEP in Aeon Perda n ask for i3gs via hotlink prepaid...n she told me must booking the item n cannot purchase even via Hotlink ( so what about Via Hotlink purchase ) try to cheat me eh..?....n she told coz many people booking for iphone i3gs so cannot buy via hotlink what the ...tuuuutttttt.

Go to Authorized Dealer or Maxis Centre to buy, these small booth stores are not that reliable in sales and after sales.

the one in Prangin mall...he said can book and need to pay RM200 first...can get the item after 2 week...but the price is RM2650.

@abubin,
Of course the RM50 under iData is meant as subscription for data charges; U can't combine with your VP50 and make RM100 worth of calls without using data charges. U will still need to pay the RM50 for the data charges whether U use it or not.

@sysh,
Should U sign up on the RM8 for 500 SMS I believe Maxis will not charge you for the first 500 SMS sent out to Maxis calls; they will rebate it back to you and only charge u the remainder + to non Maxis numbers. It should work for whichever plan you're signed on to.

@Iroci,
I think perhaps what the MEP meant is that they can't accept walk-in buyers for now until those who's pre-booked have received their units.

@filexcat,
RM2650 is NOT the right price. The shop's probably trying to make additional RM200 from U. File a complain to Maxis - however I've a feeling that shop is probably not an authorised shop.

Should be authorised because i get the address in the Maxis website.

@filexcat,
In that case, my suggestion is for U to make a report to Maxis but before U do that, get them to give U something in B&W to say they've quoted you RM2650 instead of RM2450.

@tinkerbel

Thanks. My friend already pre-book one from that shop, so after he get iPhone i will use his receipt to make a complaint.

This post has been edited by filexcat: Jul 28 2009, 09:05 PM

When your friend will get the phone ? I book mine at Bayan Point (Bayan Baru) and my friend book one at Queensbay and both of us can get it on this Friday.
For me, I use Hotlink plan, phone price is RM2490 (16G) as post in Maxis web.

Sorry...I think I need to repeat boring and old question again. When I booked my i3Gs, I selected ivalue 100 plan and paid deposit. After calculated this few days. I found that my current value plan rm50 + idata plan rm30 + RM 8 for 500 sms are more suitable for me. Can I change the plan when I go to collect my i3Gs?

it's better to get it from reputable outlets.. if possible, go to the nearest Maxis Centre..

i booked mine online and will be collecting it from Machines next Sat..

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Added on July 28, 2009, 10:28 pmSince u've paid the deposit, i think u can still change the plan when u're collecting it.. that was what the Maxis ppl told me..

I did that too.. my initial plan is iValue plan.. then changed it to iData.. when i pay the deposit..

This post has been edited by boringpig: Jul 28 2009, 10:30 PM

@boringpig

I paid my deposit on 24th July in MEP store. The sales person asked me is it want to take ivalue plan 100. I said Yes. Now i feel not worth. Is it can change the plan when I go to collect my phone on 1/8/2009???

last question

if i pay RM200 for prebook.

and i subscribe for RM2490 16GB 3GS.

so when i collect my phone i only have to pay RM2290 only right ?