Is whole JB with 3G coverage? I am keen to switch to umobile prepaid. Now using Digi prepaid. Need faster mobile internet for video calls with Skype.

Advice please?

Thank you.. rather lose few bucks on a prepaid number than getting high blood pressure if network coverage is poor after port in :-)

How long does it take for line activation? Just got a starter pack from 7-eleven. The staff said it would be activated in 2 hours time but now already 2.5 hours

Tested my new umobile prepaid (pay-as-you-use) during my trip to Cameron/Genting:-

My house (Johore Bahru, Nusajaya) - NO 3G!!! It is a shock cuz Nusajaya is right within Iskanda Development Region... Terrible download speed @ 28 kbp

North South Highway (between Johor and Seremban) - 1 - 2 mbp
North South Highway/Seremban - 3 mbp to 5 mbp

Cameron Highland - Only 2G, but signal ok... appx 130 kbp

Genting - 2G - appx 130 kbp at public area downstairs
- 2G - appx 70 kbp in hotel room


I like Umobile cuz it is cheaper. But I lost phone connection a few times when in hotel room in Genting. I need to switch off and on my phone (Samsung SII) to restore signal. Any idea why is that so?

Today 3G at my house (Johore Bahru, Nusajaya) restored!
I got appx 600 mbp
Network type show HSDPA... hehe
Going to port in UMobile with my Digi number...

Downloaded speedtest appn from Android Market...
It is "kbps" lei ...

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Added on October 11, 2011, 11:27 amI went to umobile service centre yesterday to port in my Digi number. The staff said it takes 1 - 3 working days. Also bought 2 x $50 reload coupon and got 2 x $10 KFC/PizzaHut coupons.

That is 20% rebate.. :-)

This post has been edited by josal: Oct 11 2011, 11:27 AM

Promote to friends to enjoy free calls if they MNP mah..

oh no, how to solve this problem?

No wonder my phone seems quiet these days. I used to receive msg from merchants with 5-digits code 6xxxx but I don't receive anything in the past few days

Is the phone setting under the $28 unlimited package the same as Pay-per-use setting? I mean, if I decide to switch back to prepaid pay-per-use, do I need to reset my phone setting?

This post has been edited by josal: Oct 20 2011, 08:16 PM

Thank you... but what I mean is the phone setting in order to use internet, not about charges.

When first subscribed to $28 plan, umobile sent me the settings and I just saved it in order to use internet. If I keep switching back and forth $28 plan & pay-per-use, will there be any problem?

My usage is only high in certain months. So in the months when my usage is low, I will stick to pay-per-use @ $0.05/mb.

I tried using budget IDD code 1310 to call Singapore today. Seems that it can't work under 2G roaming with Celcom. No problem in area with 3G signal and calling Singapore only cost me $0.14/min.... cheaper than calling local number

This post has been edited by josal: Oct 21 2011, 12:25 AM

Thank you. I am monitoring my usage nowadays. At home I use home Wifi under TM, but speed only 1 mbp max under $110 blockbuster plan

Umobile pay-per-use speed is double of that...

Each time when there is a switch, be it 3g/2g switch or you switch from packet data to use wifi, 5 cents will be deducted if you are under Pay Per Use plan.

I tested my usage for 3 days now. Emails, light browsing and a little chat on viber, my account was deducted $2.5 in total despite leaving packet data on round the clock for 3 days.

This is the right plan for me cuz I can further reduce my usage by using TM wifi while at home. If you download a lot, then better take unlimited plan

This post has been edited by josal: Oct 26 2011, 11:25 AM

No doubt reload coupon expires in 2013, but the KFC coupon expires in Jul 2012. So if you buy many, better first take out the KFC coupons and eat till' you drop ....

Test the coverage in your area with the Prepaid card under Rate plan @ $0.30/mb (new number). If you like it, then MNP your Hotlink number to umobile.

This is what I did for my Digi line previously. Now I have already MNP to umobile and I am quite happy with its speed (JB) and cheap rate. But I still stick on to rate plan cuz my usage is low and whenever I am at home, I use home Wifi which does not cost me a penny

There is a minimum period before you can MNP back. You can find out from service centre of umobile hotline. I heard Digi's minimum period is 3 months.

The best way to test is to use a new umobile prepaid number, so that your original line is not affected until you make up your mind whether to port in or stay put with your original telco.

Coverage depends much on your location.

Oops, my mistake...

The rate plan for local use is $0.05/mb. $0.30/mb is when you roam in Singapore. This $0.30 rate is only applicable to prepaid roaming in Singapore, not applicable to postpaid.

Sorry....

This post has been edited by josal: Nov 3 2011, 12:25 AM

Be prepared to hold on the line for as long as half an hour before someone answer your call. I think they are under staff. Better borrow someone's umobile line to call 1318 for free.

Alternatively, you can contact them online. I've tried that and received reply within 24 hours.

Not too sure... I have no friend using UM for now

UM FAQ states:
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What does “free calls from U Mobile to U Mobile”/ within the network mean?
This means calling within the network - from one U Mobile number to another U Mobile number.
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Looks like still free calls when domestic roaming with Celcom...

Balance with your present telco is forfeited after MNP

Before MNP to umobile, I finished my Digi prepaid credits on data usage. Main balance to buy daily or weekly plan, but bonus credits can only be used under pay-per-use which is terribly expensive. Can you imagine two times speed test alone already cost me $5.70?

Luckily I made up my mind to MNP before my birthday. I used to top up $150-$200 at one go to enjoy the 50% birthday bonus.