Your argument is outright ridiculous. What you're trying to do there is comparing between an apple and a donkey. Yes, that's how bad it is. A fruit and an animal. When it comes to internet you don't go comparing between a wireless provider and a wired provider. And Maxis' FTTH? If you're smart enough to look it up you would realize that Maxis is currently working with TM for their Unifi. So chances are they're probably using the same backbone line in the first place.

And people here are dissatisfied because when compared to providers from all over the world (just look at our neighbor Singapore), we seem to be paying a hell lot for what we're actually getting. So yeah, as consumers we have the right to complain. 

So... paul... how many Terabytes of pirated content have u downloaded.... 

Not sure if you noticed but at 9GB downloads per week, he'll have no issues keeping below even a 60GB quota. 

nope i dont think so... between wired and wireless services, not much of a different since both are broadband and are offering almost the same speed...and technology like Wimax/LTE is so advanced that it even referred as a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL... your apple and donkey doesnt apply today but 10 years ago it might...and at the rate of the wireless technology advancement, wireless broadband will surpass wired broadband in terms of speed and offering (in the range 10 - 100 Mbits)...
Do note that we are only comparing broadband services, not leased line or dedicated line...

Some reference
1) Maxis LTE Trial
2) Celcom LTE Trial

Although the last mile is different, one is wired the other is wireless, both are using fiber optic backbone....so this part is still a constant for both equations..

A smart person like u must also know that majority provider regardless wired and wireless are using TM as their backbone (some use as redundancy)...

Perhaps my years of involvement in Internet infrastructure technology doesn't measure to your level of knowledge... you seems to know better than me...
I bet you know what's unifi bandwidth capacity? The actual size of TM fiber optic backbone? How much TM is paying for internet exchange? How much Internet traffic deficit Malaysia is experiencing (more outgoing than incoming)?

I felt really humble by your explanation about Maxis FTTH using TM's Unifi...(they must made the deal when I went to lunch  )
you are truly the Internet connection guru 

you should look for Total downloaded,
1week = 37GB+
4weeks = 37GB x 4 = ???GB...

 

usually i will delete after watch/use...   


you should look for Total downloaded,
1week = 37GB+
4weeks = 37GB x 4 = ???GB...

 

I'm not an expert on this matter, but BlueHeng is probably slightly closer to the correct scenario with our current understanding of physics. Wireless will always be slower than wired broadband given the same technological levels. This is because wireless broadband is limited by available spectrum. Any spectrum that can be allocated for broadband usage will always be limited simply because we need to share the airwaves with other users and devices. Wired mediums have much less constraints.

Based on the info posted before at the Maxis FTTH thread, I believe Maxis only covers very limited areas with their own fibre. Elsewhere piggybacks on Unifi. They did announce a joint agreement with TM not very long ago.

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Added on April 10, 2011, 2:55 am

I'm embarrassed to say I actually use this sidebar gadget, yet I still made this mistake. 

Im wondering why did TM limit their business packages to 20MB, im sure their full fiber optic backbone can go up to 100mbps. Im just wondering, please no flaming here.

If we talking physics, then yes, the limitation is there...

however, the spectrum is dedicated, meaning to say no other devices or frequencies can interfere with it... For example, if we use our hp, which uses certain spectrum (GSM), can we hear people using walkie-talkie in our hp or radio taxi?

What i'm really trying to say is, if we subscribe 20Mbit wireless broadband, we should get our download rate up to 2.5Mbyte is it not? Similar to wired broadband....

I'm talking of about Internet services with both technology.. it should be the same level of connectivity, quality and services, and we should get what we subscribed isn't?

I put another example, when using unifi at home wirelessly (instead of plugging eth cable direct to the dlink), we still managed to download up to speed right? Does speedtest.net shows any different between wired and wireless? The difference is there but negligible when we average it...

If ppl fail to see this discussion beyond physical medium, then i won't say anything further...please google for further reading...

p/s: I already know about Maxis FTTH - TM Unifi. I was there...*sigh*

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Added on April 10, 2011, 3:37 am

1GBit actually... the package is designed not to interfere with other business offering  i.e metro-e, lease line...etc..

You know any business that is running on 1GBPS internet connection here in Malaysia ?

If we talking physics, then yes, the limitation is there...

however, the spectrum is dedicated, meaning to say no other devices or frequencies can interfere with it... For example, if we use our hp, which uses certain spectrum (GSM), can we hear people using walkie-talkie in our hp or radio taxi?

What i'm really trying to say is, if we subscribe 20Mbit wireless broadband, we should get our download rate up to 2.5Mbyte is it not? Similar to wired broadband....

I'm talking of about Internet services with both technology.. it should be the same level of connectivity, quality and services, and we should get what we subscribed isn't?

I put another example, when using unifi at home wirelessly (instead of plugging eth cable direct to the dlink), we still managed to download up to speed right? Does speedtest.net shows any different between wired and wireless? The difference is there but negligible when we average it...

If ppl fail to see this discussion beyond physical medium, then i won't say anything further...please google for further reading...

p/s: I already know about Maxis FTTH - TM Unifi. I was there...*sigh*

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Added on April 10, 2011, 3:37 am

1GBit actually... the package is designed not to interfere with other business offering  i.e metro-e, lease line...etc..

Same here Paul, download, watch and later delete...(wanted to see which one are good, later buy from amazon)

but I way past this download frenzy.... i used to be really crazy about downloading 4-5 years ago... one day can download almost 30GB stuff

now, i use my unifi mainly for surfing, iptv and streaming... earlier this evening i watch f1 qualifying direct from bbc uk using their iplayer...

i'm trying to compile a few HD streaming channel so that i can reduce my astro package...

Im wondering why did TM limit their business packages to 20MB, im sure their full fiber optic backbone can go up to 100mbps. Im just wondering, please no flaming here.

So i dropped the DIR615 in favour of the TP Link WR841N v7.2. Worked like a charm, and wifi radius within the house greatly increased(almost double)

you should look for Total downloaded,
1week = 37GB+
4weeks = 37GB x 4 = ???GB...

 

dayumm =D
I really wanna get unifi after seeing all your speeds,
but my mom doesnt like the drilling.
They say the have to drill the wall and tilees.
=(

it depends on how u wan the contractor to do it..
mine very minimal
just drill a small hole form outside to kitchen.. then all the way straight to living room.
cant even notice the small hole 

my unifi ngam ngam 6 days old ady...1 day 10gb only