The 3G simcard is actually not related to the 3G network speed that we know of. Rather, it is connected to the amount of Phonebook records (500).

You will be able to use the same SIM card and enjoy 4G LTE speeds once its launched. All that matters is the device itself and the communication tower that you are connected to (is it 4G site and how many users at that moment).

[quote=alf233,Dec 13 2012, 10:29 AM]
Yes you're right.. But you still need the SIM:

1. If I remember correctly, you'll need 128k or higher SIM in order to get LTE. So if your current 3G sim is 128k, then you can use the existing SIM and dont have to change the SIM. (I dont know why 128k, it's probably stated in the standard specs)

2. SIM contains the subscriber identity. The identity needs to be provisioned in the core network in order for you to access the LTE network. So you still can't connect to Celcom/Maxis/Digi/etc LTE network if you have LTE-capable SIM, LTE-capable device & LTE-capable tower. You'll need to get the operator to provision their core network to allow your SIM first

Yeap, correct. Provisioning is done automatically once you insert the SIM card into your phone and switch it on. If you are currently holding to a 2G SIM card, you will need to change out to 3G SIM card. For existing 3G SIM card users, you will not be required to change out your SIM cards to enjoy the 4G/LTE speeds.

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Added on December 13, 2012, 11:17 am[quote=fat16,Dec 12 2012, 09:09 PM]
last time celcom 2G to 3G have to go to service center to upgrade sim.
last time digi 2G to 3G have to call digi to enable 3G.
forget with maxis.

Meaning u need 4G enable sim card before able to see 4G LTE network. I think u can borrow sg friend 4G sim ?

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A 3G SIM card is all you need. Currently, there is no 4G SIM cards in the market yet. 4G/LTE is just for data connection only, thus, when you receive an incoming call or make an outgoing call, you will actually realise that the connection speed will change back to 3G. Once the call has ended, it will take awhile before it hooks back onto the 4G/LTE network connection.

This post has been edited by DrPitchard: Dec 13 2012, 11:17 AM

Any selected Maxis users here who are doing the LTE trial run? How's the experience so far?

To me, with the launch of LTE, telcos will need to launch new packages which are much more expensive. Can't use the current packages (etc: 500MB, 1GB, 3GB) as it will be gone in no time since speed too fast liao

I don't think there will be a direct competition as one (fixed line) offers unlimited and the other (wireless) will always have a quota to it. Quota has always been an issue between consumers and telco players, and will always continue to be, not just here in Malaysia but world wide. AT&T and Verizon Wireless have launched their LTE network back in the states, with AT&T's max data plan at 5GB and Verizon at 10GB.

Need to be at least Maxis One Club member to be selected kua....and also Elite (means spending more than RM500/month.) Trial run has been going on for months already.

Is it under a single account? If yes, then should be selected. Well, you need to be staying nearby a LTE enabled site too for a start.... :-)
No, I'm not one of them, sad to say....neither do I have a LTE enabled device.

Very unlikely...

+1. Really depends on whether the regulators want to grant license or not. A lot to take into consideration actually, and of course, a lot of money involved, in terms of foreign flow of investment (Digi) and so on.

The governments decision in awarding only 20MHz blocks of spectrum to all the main players, forces them to collaborate among one another to fully use LTE's capabilities.

I guess, for consumers, it was always only about getting it as soon as possible at an even cheaper rate than the current technology, not being aware that there is so much complications behind it, in terms of the investment of the infrastructure and also the upgrade of the current voice call infrastructure.

Why does the the voice call infrastructure has to be upgraded? Is it not compatible with the LTE data systems? That is a different story entirely....

I'm afraid that is wrong. Digi launched their 3.5G @ HSDPA a few years back, and their network is capable of achieving 7.2Mbps download speed. Just like the other operators, not everywhere is covered with HSDPA and that too, depends on a lot of other factors, such as how many users are hooked onto that transmitting site, the signal interference, the device itself that the user is using and so on.

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Added on January 3, 2013, 6:58 pmTheir coverage area is without a doubt smaller than Celcom and Maxis though, especially rural areas.

This post has been edited by DrPitchard: Jan 3 2013, 06:58 PM

LTE speed with Maxis Broadband @ TTDI.

I'm working in the telco industry and was physically just right beside the transmission site moments ago.... :-)

Hahahaha, not that bad lar....maybe around 10-30Mbps?
If the speed for LTE is only 1Mbps, I suggest you sue the telco provider and make big hu ha about it.

What device are you using? Is it capable of achieving more than 7.2Mbps? In my opinion, if the speed is far from promised, then its jz a simple decision that you have, which is to change provider. But, if you have a contract with them, then you can argue their speed is not as promised, thus, the reason why you want to cancel the contract and have the penalty waived. This is especially true if its a wireless broadband or fibre internet. If they don't agree to terminate and waive the penalty, then only the sue scenario comes into picture.

If it's just because the speed is not as advertised, you have no contract and you want to sue, then you'll be going nowhere with that...

Yeah, the moment you sign that T&C acceptance form, its gonna be hard for the user...
Some customers take it seriously, and sue the telco providers for millions in losses!!! (can't carry out business such as online share trading, causing them to lose a fortune).

Outcome: Judge throws the case out of court and scolds the customer not to waste ppl's time. Besides that, have to pay the legal fee's for the telco side.

REAL STORY!

Are you aware about the implications of the switch? From traditional voice to VoLTE? I personally don't see this coming any time soon, due to the nature of the Malaysian market, where still a sizeable portion of the market is still not using smartphones and thus, data.

Besides clarity, I think they will be other add on services. Maybe background sound, or voice with repeat, or can change the tone....I don't know, just making wild guess.

But what I'm certain is it will eradicate the current voice mechanism. So, instead of minutes, calls will now be in KB's or MB's. People will now only be needing Data and no more minutes, sms and data. All will be lumped into one, data. Besides that, it kills battery ultra fast too. Can google up and read more about it.