KUALA LUMPUR: YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, a unit of YTL Power Bhd, is confident that a big chunk of the Apple iPhone Operating System (iOS) device users in Malaysia will sign up for its Yes Life packages.

Currently, it estimated that there are some 300,000 iOS device users in the country, using popular gadgets such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

"An iOS user appreciates good quality data, and who else can provide good data in this country, but us? So, as far as I'm concerned, I would like my team to go all out and ensure that all Apple iOS device users are on our network," said chief executive officer Wing K. Lee after the launch of the Yes Life application here yesterday.

The company currently has some 200,000 subscribers, of which 60,000 are using Yes Life voice and data plan.

Currently, customers can use YTL Communications' services either via "pay per use" method, where voice call and data are charged at 9 sen a minute and 3 sen per megabit.

Under the Yes Life packages, customers can opt for the valuepack RM68, comprising 3.5 gigabit (GB) of data, 150 minutes of voice and 150 text messages; or they can opt for the valuepack RM150, which offers 10GB of data, 250 minutes of voice and 250 text messages.

Over the next few months, YTL Communications will be launching its packages for Android device users as the company continues its aggressive customer acquisition campaign.

The company will also be beefing up its retail and distribution presence.

Next month, it will officially launch its retail network in Johor, followed by Malacca, Ipoh and the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

YTL Communications has about 1,700 base stations throughout West Malaysia, covering more than 70 per cent of the population.

"We are on track to expand to 2,500 base stations by year end. It will be a challenging target. Six months ago, we had only 1,200 base stations, and today, we have 1,700. But this is what we do, we set ourselves a high bar, and hope that at the end of the day, we can over achieve," said Wing.

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So if i subscribe to the plan I will be able to surf the net on iPhone on cheaper rate?

So iPhone is capable of detecting and using 4G Network?

meaning no YES 4G fast internet on iPhone?

Thanks for the clarification.

If no yes coverage can also make calls...but must pay higher?

Cancel maxis plan and get this.
But you is they got cover around Seremban ?

But need to top up minimum RM30/month.
What if we don't top up, will the number expired?

Anyone has done any speed test around klang valley regarding this?

Wow we're getting there, i cant wait to dump maxis for this, but as for now this app is pretty useless.

so far i topup rm30 for Yes, and after 2 months my number and account still active, and if u top-up again ,just use like normal only...\
im not sure when it will expired...maybe u can refer to the FAQ in Yes website for more info.

Will my account be terminated if I do not pay the RM30/month minimum usage charge?
The RM30/month minimum usage charge will still apply for 3 months from the end of the month in which your account credit reaches zero or negative. Unless you reload your account to settle the outstanding monthly minimum charges, your account will be deactivated at the end of this period. At this point, you will lose all data including emails, SMS and contact details that you may have stored in your Yes account.

Hahahaha, maybe but imagine if you are holidaying in UK, Singapore even Bangkok where free Wi Fi is more easily accessible, you can make calls back to Malaysia at 9 sen / min!!! And people can call you, and you don't have to pay roaming charge. SMS also 9 sen.

on hindsight, their rm68/month plan looks pretty good. might port over when my idigi88 expires

are you sure is cheaper?

To make call using YES LIFE on iPhone need internet / 3G charges
We need to consider the 3G charges and the internet speed

And it will have 1-2 seconds delay as tested :-)

if i had used for few months, can i port the number to other telco? cos most of the numbers very nice.

You're right. If piggybacking on 3 G line will incur the charges. That's why I'm trying to find out how much data it takes for a 3 min phone call or an SMS. Technically an SMS is maximum only 160 bytes (1 character = 1 byte). So far I tried a 5 min call and 2 SMS and my usage never even go up. So definitely less than 0.1 MB

Digi, Celcom & Maxis all give free data charges, and will throttle down (except for Maxis), so technically you not necessary pay additional charges. I think unless you make 100 hrs of calls per month, should not be hitting the data limit (again depends on user)
Good question. Not sure. Anybody here knows? Agree that the number is very nice

Yes we need to find out the bandwidth charges for 1 minute, maybe can request YES to test for us?

by the way, I don't like the delay using this >.<

@ hurricane21 you can't cancel your standard phone service unless you plan to use YES exclusively...

i tried its on par with normal phone calls, so far no lags no delays
what i mean is port to number to eg. maxis prepaid, cos u know making call on ipad is too wired and inconvenience.

wudnt it be the same as using Viber for calls and Whatsapp for sms? (and its all free BTW)

heya can someone clarify on this Yes Life charges.

So is it confirmed that there is a minimum charges of RM 30 per month for this ?

If it is so, it's not so great a deal then. I can use skype or other VoIP to call in and it is a flexible credit (top up when I need to).

i am interested in this because folks in msia could contact or SMS me without incurring international charges if i am oversea ..
and i can sms them at local rate ..

imagine la if i go oversea and then a fren called ..

<fren> dude ! where are u ?
<Me>  aiya in subang la ..
<fren> dude you sounds like you are in some thai disco !!
<Me>  no lar where got .. u call my local malaysia phone number ma ...
< .... in the background ..... >  Kun yak pai tiaw kub chan mai ?

I can use skype or other VoIP to call in and it is a flexible credit (top up when I need to).

i am interested in this because folks in msia could contact or SMS me without incurring international charges if i am oversea ..
and i can sms them at local rate ..

Do Skype have msia number for call in?

can i receive calls via this?

when using iphone, i can only heard sound using loud speaker, is this a problem? or is meant to be this way?

Has anyone tried YES by calling normal mobile and fixed line? How is the quality of call? lag issues etc?

i already tried calling a normal mobile phone.my device was connected to a 2mbps streamyx wifi.no problem of lagging,voice was clear.the quality was even better than my digi line 

i already tried calling a normal mobile phone.my device was connected to a 2mbps streamyx wifi.no problem of lagging,voice was clear.the quality was even better than my digi line 

You heard clear voice from the call receiver's end because the other end is using a gsm line. The problem is at the call receiver's end where our Voices are choppy.

What's the difference with this and skype?

Good point. If not mistaken the receiver can hear some choppy voice if they are on a non-3G line / network. I guess there's bound to be some statiic depending on connection.
Skype needs both caller & receiver to have this app / program on their phone. YES only requires the caller to have this app install and he can make calls to any phone (irrespective of apps / model, etc).

As the matter of fact, I used skype to call back to Malaysia numbers and overseas local numbers when I was traveling. There is no need for the call receiver to instal anything on their phone. Just buy us10 skype credit and you are good to go.

As the matter of fact, I used skype to call back to Malaysia numbers and overseas local numbers when I was traveling. There is no need for the call receiver to instal anything on their phone. Just buy us10 skype credit and you are good to go.

For sure. What;s the rate like? For yes is 9 sen /min which means US 10 (RM 30) would equate to about 333 mins (6.5 hrs).

You heard clear voice from the call receiver's end because the other end is using a gsm line. The problem is at the call receiver's end where our Voices are choppy.

For sure. What;s the rate like? For yes is 9 sen /min which means US 10 (RM 30) would equate to about 333 mins (6.5 hrs).

i'm sure both of you guys know that it's a similar service that Skype's Online Number is offering albeit, Skype currently does not offer a Malaysian number. It would've been sweet if they do 

I've tried it myself and I find it pretty nifty. MYR 30 to compare with like EUR 10/25 is pretty cheap. Their service is good as of now. I might consider using it. Also, this is practically an essential app for overseas students or business persons/jet-setters.

if you have ip4, try use in your connection. See whether it's improve or not because ip4 has noise cancellation mic. i think your ipod & ipad don't have.

i am still thinking change my current call plan to internet unlimited plan, then make call using yes life, its quite cheap and clear, but i scare all the time on 3g data will drain battery fast

Here's an idea- I travel overseas quite a bit. If this works, it will work well for me.

I will divert my primary mobile number to the Yes Life, so incoming calls are free. I can call out with this so it's a local call.

I just need to register or buy a prepaid 3G data sim card when I am overseas.

Here's an idea- I travel overseas quite a bit. If this works, it will work well for me.

I will divert my primary mobile number to the Yes Life, so incoming calls are free. I can call out with this so it's a local call.

I just need to register or buy a prepaid 3G data sim card when I am overseas.

Your primary line will be charged for diverting calls.

@aeiou228

Dude. Watch your tone man We know you're a long time user of 018 number and youve got a little bit more experience using it but it sounds like you wanna fight every promising points the app offers.

I just said i might use the app, and you intepreted that as being overly excited? Lol You're way off man....

my university offer YES account and free 300mb per month with every student ID. can i use this on iphone and enjoy the free 300mb every month?

I guess everyone here would interpret their own usage and experience on Yes Life. Personally I think its great that the more competition happens we're all better off

Anyway, I'll be overseas next week and the following month so gonna try the yes calls then (as well as receive). Like someone mentioned, its a great app to stay in touch without worrying about having the same app install across devices (eg Skype, Viber, etc.).

Hi, if I go oversea, I deactivate all 3G, Data, and Data Roaming and use Yes, it is save for me to say I won't be charged any Roaming cost ?

Thank you.

dude what free 300mb ?
they only give RM5 for free ler

Hi guys, I have a friend who works for Yes and he showed me some tips to use the app.

One of the biggest issue i think most of us face is "if I give my number to a friend, what happens if the friend tries to call me when I'm offline?!".

The answer is to activate Call Forwarding which is by default activated for free for all customers. Forward calls when you are unavailable, busy or offline to your current operator. That way, people will always be able to reach you on your 018 number. Of course, you will be charged (9sen/min local) for the diverted call.

Although the official FAQ in Yes states that the feature is coming soon, it is actually ready (only thing is that the GUI on the app is not). Note that the customer care won't be able to help you since it's still not official though.

Anyway, to activate Call Forwarding, call *25 NUM# (e.g. *250162211800#) and to deactivate it simply call #25#. This is similar to the codes you find in GSM operators. Try it and see if it works for you!

Now you may ask, how then can I receive SMS while I'm offline? I can only suggest you install Yes Life for Windows/Mac and login at least once a day to retrieve all your messages. Or ask your friends to SMS you on your GSM number, since receiving SMS is free anyway.

Hope this helps!

Hi, if I go oversea, I deactivate all 3G, Data, and Data Roaming and use Yes, it is save for me to say I won't be charged any Roaming cost ?

Thank you.

The whole point of this is to offer lower rate, and to me this service is exactly same as skype.

soooooo..... what is the exact point of YTL doing this when the app still needs an internet connection to do this? meaning iphone's 3G connection has to be on, non-3G ipad and ipod users need to stick to a wifi connection to use...

My point exactly, with apps like Skype and FaceTime, the question is how feasible is it to be using this YES service? Why spend money to make calls and SMS over the Internet and get charged for it at the same time? While I agree that YES may charge less but it is also only for under the same network is it not? Digi has plans for voice calls and SMS with really low prices as well. So why not continue using the network that you've already signed with rather than taking up another number that you would need to pay for? My motive is not to argue with YES or it's distributors but just want to know how is this service to be of good towards it's users.

Hi guys, I have a friend who works for Yes and he showed me some tips to use the app.

One of the biggest issue i think most of us face is "if I give my number to a friend, what happens if the friend tries to call me when I'm offline?!".

The answer is to activate Call Forwarding which is by default activated for free for all customers. Forward calls when you are unavailable, busy or offline to your current operator. That way, people will always be able to reach you on your 018 number. Of course, you will be charged (9sen/min local) for the diverted call.

Although the official FAQ in Yes states that the feature is coming soon, it is actually ready (only thing is that the GUI on the app is not). Note that the customer care won't be able to help you since it's still not official though.

Anyway, to activate Call Forwarding, call *25 NUM# (e.g. *250162211800#) and to deactivate it simply call #25#. This is similar to the codes you find in GSM operators. Try it and see if it works for you!

Now you may ask, how then can I receive SMS while I'm offline? I can only suggest you install Yes Life for Windows/Mac and login at least once a day to retrieve all your messages. Or ask your friends to SMS you on your GSM number, since receiving SMS is free anyway.

Hope this helps!

Just test out YES life for IOS on
1.) WIFI- Able to received & make outgoing calls. Voice quality is pretty good.
2.) 3G- Tested both receiving and making calls with no problem.
I am able receive call when the app is running in background.
Pro- It is good for people to call me when i am oversea. And the caller just paid their local telco charges..
Cons- The plan is bad, as they allow carry forward of your un use credit with a catch.

Do you reckon you would pay RM30 every month to maintain the YES Life 018 number for occasional overseas usage and domestic out going call/sms usage ?

I think it is good when u plan to travel oversea, so that people in Malaysia can call you on your 018 number and pay for local telco call charges rate only..And only 1 party ( YES 018) need to be online. That is all..

just install yeslife to ipod touch.... but cannot sign in coz it say wrong id @  pass
but i insert the right id & pass . Why la?

Yes I do agree it is good for incoming call when traveling oversea.....but only in theory.

In real life situation, when one arrived at overseas, he has to fulfill the following requirements in order to make full use of YES Life 018 incoming call feature.
1) He has to make sure that all his contacts call his new YES life 018 number instead of his old primary GSM number. ( this is impossible !)
2) He has to be static within a Wifi rage in order not to miss a call. (this also impossible)
3) He has to pay prohibitory high price for unlimited data roaming plan and need to carry/buy another wifi tethering devices for internet sharing with Ipod and Ipad wifi. ( this is doable but at a higher cost which defeat the purpose of his initial intention of FREE incoming voice calls overseas). 
4) He has to make sure that the city he visited has strong 3G coverage, no blind spot if he pays dearly for a data plan.
5) What if he willing to pay and can fulfilled conditions No.3 and 4 but his friends and family still call his primary GSM number ? Back to square one again. ....
6) Psychologically, friends and family members will not be happy to call an always inactive, sometimes on, sometimes off secondary phone number. 
7) As for out going call over wifi network, it is a good feature but "Skype Pay As You Go"can do that too without monthly RM30 commitment.

make sure you key in ONLY your id, without the @yes.my

Yes I do agree it is good for incoming call when traveling oversea.....but only in theory.

In real life situation, when one arrived at overseas, he has to fulfill the following requirements in order to make full use of YES Life 018 incoming call feature.
1) He has to make sure that all his contacts call his new YES life 018 number instead of his old primary GSM number. ( this is impossible !)
2) He has to be static within a Wifi rage in order not to miss a call. (this also impossible)
3) He has to pay prohibitory high price for unlimited data roaming plan and need to carry/buy another wifi tethering devices for internet sharing with Ipod and Ipad wifi. ( this is doable but at a higher cost which defeat the purpose of his initial intention of FREE incoming voice calls overseas).  
4) He has to make sure that the city he visited has strong 3G coverage, no blind spot if he pays dearly for a data plan.
5) What if he willing to pay and can fulfilled conditions No.3 and 4 but his friends and family still call his primary GSM number ? Back to square one again. ....
6) Psychologically, friends and family members will not be happy to call an always inactive, sometimes on, sometimes off secondary phone number.  
7) As for out going call over wifi network, it is a good feature but "Skype Pay As You Go"can do that too without monthly RM30 commitment.

No doubt, it is for the convenience of the caller (perhaps your wife) to call you when your YES 018 are WIFI connected during oversea trip..As, the caller just dial from her mobile phone anytime ANYWHERE.. Of course you have to send her an SMS saying "call me now".. Otherwise, how she know you are connected to WIFI..This scenario is very realistic.. Same thing if you are using skype oversea, and u found out that she is not on Skype. You will also probably SMS her to go online rite? If this is the case, then YES 018 wins out..

No doubt, it is for the convenience of the caller (perhaps your wife) to call you when your YES 018 are WIFI connected during oversea trip..As, the caller just dial from her mobile phone anytime ANYWHERE.. Of course you have to send her an SMS saying "call me now".. Otherwise, how she know you are connected to WIFI..This scenario is very realistic.. Same thing if you are using skype oversea, and u found out that she is not on Skype. You will also probably SMS her to go online rite? If this is the case, then YES 018 wins out..

I'm talking on a broader perspective. YES Life 018 out going call is no doubt a good feature on iDevices but not the incoming call feature. Since YES lIfe 018 can never be one's primary phone number due to wifi limitation therefore it will hardly receive any incoming call from the contacts list. The contacts will continue to call the primary number in order to get flawless instant connection. And when one don't expect any incoming call coming to his YES Life 018, why would he want to pay expensive data roaming package to enable incoming call standby for YES Life 018 (when over sea)?

When one is overseas and is within a AP range, why waste RM1 or RM2 roaming sms each to get some one to call back just because he is ready to receive calls ? Worse still if the 1st sms sent but half and hour later still no call back and he is waiting in vain at the Shanghai Starbulk Cafe. Why not just use the YES 018 or Skype to call back straight away ?   

By the way, I noted terryfu repeatedly commented in the previous post that Skype calls must needs both caller and receiver to have Skype installed on their respective devices in order to make call over IP. This is not true because similar to YES Life, Skype can also call any Malaysian land lines and mobile lines. Just buy US10 (RM30) "Pay As You Go" credit and you can call any Malaysia fixed line at 7sen and mobile lines at 21sen per minute.  Though the Malaysia call rates are somewhat more expensive than YES 018 rates but the never expired Skype credit just too good for the YES 018 that needs monthly RM30 to keep up with.

If one is currently using YES Wimax internet plan which comes with free YES Life 018, then different lah....

When one is overseas and is within a AP range, why waste RM1 or RM2 roaming sms each to get some one to call back just because he is ready to receive calls ? Worse still if the 1st sms sent but half and hour later still no call back and he is waiting in vain at the Shanghai Starbulk Cafe. Why not just use the YES 018 or Skype to call back straight away ?