But if his area only UMTS900 and his phone has that, then his modem won't be able to latch on to the signal.

penang island, relau area, any idea which band is available huh?

Yes, I think it comes from the modem's limitation.
If I'm not mistaken, my area is UMTS900 dominant.
But never mind, my modem is dual band, I can easily hook on the network.

well, guys, which band is the best?

Both are good bands, some areas perform better in UMTS900, some UMTS2100.
You just have to know which one is the better one for you. So, best bet... Get a dual band modem.

Good idea, so, any recommendation for a "not so expensive/economical" deal band modem?

I'm using a cheapo E1762. Bought it at RM 70 only, good.

So this is dual band huh? how come so cheap???!

I bought the E173u-2 from celcom, also dualband.
Similar to 1762.

RM70 is those demo set maxis one thats why its RM70.

Btw, define expensive.
And what's your budget?

Mine is a used unit la.
Even a normal dual band modem, you can get it below RM 150 or RM 120.

No, mine is not demo set. Mine in fact is a used unit.
Seldom used by the previous user.

Ehh, the best would be < rm 100 la. How to get demo set from maxis huh?

@leoo, go look for andrewdavid from lelong/lyn, he has for RM100 last i remember.

Andrew David

Huawei E353 looks good but does it compatible with any 3G router?

so far KKW is using it with Tp Link TL-MR3420 ..

Thanks for the fast reply. Let me consider thoroughly again.
You know I'm a cheapksate person, to me one modem is sufficient.
If only I can try out and see how does it perform in my area.

if KKW stay near by, i suggest you can borrow from him to "TEST DRIVE" first, a lot of user comments is good modem due to the newer chipset from qualcomm

Well, I don't think we are near to each other.
It's OK la. I don't wanna impulse buy this.

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Added on March 27, 2012, 4:44 pmhttp://www.u.com.my/phone-deals/bb42
Which modem should I go? MiFi or 42Mbps modem? Do you guys know the exact model of the modem?

Company is paying for my broadband, so I'll need to register one under my name. Thinking to go for this and let my sister use it back in hometown while I continue with my Maxis.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Mar 27 2012, 04:44 PM

353u-1 is not dual band UMTS.

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Added on March 27, 2012, 4:51 pmThe MiFi and modems are ZTE

MF680 for the stick
MF60 for the mifi

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Added on March 27, 2012, 5:16 pmBtw fruitie, if company is paying for your broadband, then you should just register maxis the 6gb or 12gb one

The modem given is either 173u-2 or 1762, the wifi HSPA modem is crap though, old model.

Probably better to just get the free modem and stick it in a 3G router, either 3020 or 3420. TPlink.

This post has been edited by MYstombox: Mar 27 2012, 05:16 PM

yea, am planning to get a E353 myself, since i am moving to new area this sunday with UMTS2100MHz problems free area! LOL tested when checking the house that day with agent ^^