Yes it can. Distance from tower and the actual hardware (ISP side) plays a whole lot of role giving those speeds. Not to defend YTL, but just saying it is possible. The theoretical maximum speed IIRC is around 70Mbps.

OR? Have to pick one over the other?

This post has been edited by exentric_nova: Nov 17 2010, 07:18 PM

If based on that rate:

3GB would be RM90.

30GB would be RM900.



I do hope this rumour isn't true. But who knows, it might be.

The dangerous thing is the password. If it falls into wrong hands, many people will go bankrupt.

They better put a monthly maximum cap of RM250 to their bills or else if your password gets stolen, you're going to pay thousands for your negligence.

I did some study of my own on why wireless broadband under deliver.

Based on the 10Mhz channel bandwidth the local WiMAX ISP is deploying, the theoretical should be around 35Mbps.
Note that 35Mbps is if you are in the best signal region using the service by yourself.
Subject to how far the ISP blast their signal, only <100m or LOS is qualified to be called the best signal.

So mix-n-match the subs under poor,moderate and good signal, you will probably only be getting average 15Mbps maximum throughput per sector shared by everyone under the sector.

In short, the actual speed and the theoretical speed can be very very far apart.

Same applies to 3G as well.

COMMON WIRELESS BROADBAND CONCEPT:
The more station = smaller cell = more bandwidth for every subs = more investment for ISP = less profit for ISP

So, more profit for ISP translates to more unhappy subs hahahaha

so, what does everyone think of the pricing?

9 sen = 3mb

3GB would be RM90.

30GB would be RM900.

i don't even know how much i use on home broadband these days, my guess it could be almost 10gig cause of downloads? imagine PS3 download DLC / mini game?

How does the call and sms charges compare to others?

This post has been edited by totally_skint: Nov 17 2010, 09:44 PM

He might have said some crap but maybe he meant the minimum or smallest "package" bandwidth was 7Mbps.
I hope it is fast though. With my current internet I hit maximum 7.44Mbps but it usually goes at a quarter of that or less. But it's bloody capped.

9 sen for 3Mb/0.375MB?
Then 1MB = RM0.24
1GB = RM240
6GB = RM1440
30 GB = RM7200

This is crazy. Even if it were 9 sen for 3MB, it is RM180 for 6GB, which is UBER expensive.

Whoever posted that ad, online or elsewhere, just doomed YES. Because this info will spread.
And once Friday rolls around, and this is confirmed, GG.

0.09 = 3mb

0.03 = 1mb, miscalculation bro

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Added on November 17, 2010, 11:19 pmor is it my mistake? Mb = megabit?

This post has been edited by hi54ever: Nov 17 2010, 11:19 PM

i think its rate will be like electric la.. 1st few gb is 0.09 sen then after few gb another few sen increment..

You guys sure about the rate??

This is not looking good at all for YES.

I think i am gonna use the YES my mobile surfing only if this rate applies.

If they implement this kind of broadband, most people will say NO! and stick to current broadband... I think it will not last long and they will make a package later.... Although capped at 128kbps, in one week i can exceed almost 2GB...

we will see tomolo after the launch.............

its a NO for me if this is what YES gonna be.

am not comfortable with "surprises" on internet usage bill !

i rather lack of discipline, so i'd go for something lumpsum and caps.

unifi not reach my area yet so... i most probably will go for u-mobile...

If it's GB then I will go.. but sadly latest news to date is 9sen / 3MB.. which is only good for mobile phone surfing (iphone etc), and not for normal pc surfing. RM30 for 1GB is too expensive. 3GB will make up RM90, which I can get 10GB Digi plan already (RM108 without rebate), or other telcos plan which is way cheaper.

What's more YTL is a new player, and with that rate, they will not be able to capture much of the market share. May be it's cheap for prepaid mobile phone users to jump ship, but not for home internet user. Let's hope that the rate is only for prepaid mobile phone package (which I think will be more likely), and not for Mobile Broadband.

Hahahahaha...

Those rates are freaking daylight robbery!!

Bravo YES! Bravo! You're no better than the rest of the crooks sucking up peoples money!!

I'll stick to my RM 140 p/m 1+ TB 4 Mbps Screamyx combo kthxbai

This post has been edited by solarmystic: Nov 18 2010, 10:21 AM

If the rate is same as mentioned over here, i think I'll pass.

I rather stick with my P1 and Digi Prepaid Internet.

oh so many negative feedback already...

sure some guy from YTL is monitoring feedbacks from lowyat.net.... they better revise or come with a unlimited but throttled speed plan...otherwise all other 3g and P1 would keep smiling away...

I would prefer if YTL remove the auto renew subscription every month.

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Added on November 18, 2010, 12:44 pmI'm also using 4M at rm140 per month.Plan to take YES for office usage because too many blocked website.But have to wait for teh confirmation about the auto subscription .The device itself already almost Rm100.

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Added on November 18, 2010, 12:48 pmIts an account based. all 3 usage will counted as 1 in your account.

This post has been edited by rifles: Nov 18 2010, 12:48 PM

Any idea how much the phone costs?
And can you tether the phone to your laptop?

Hopefully it is like that. No 1 want a bad head start.

Mind posting the picture of the device over here? Thanks.