I think the next iPhone will support the 2.6 GHz LTE. After all Aussie carrier Telstra and European carriers already have LTE on that band.

That's only if Malaysia supports Band 3 (1.8 GHz). I'm not too sure since all I've heard in the news is LTE on Band 7 (2.6 GHz). Although there's a chance we will since Singapore does.

I have to admit, Malaysia IMO will have to implement 1800MHz LTE at some point. There's just no way the telcos are gonna wait for next year's iPhone to support the 2600MHz band (if it ever will). That only leaves the option of using the 1800Mhz, and they better implement it soon or they'll face a lot of wrath from the people.

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Added on September 14, 2012, 3:22 pmAlso does anyone know where can I get a Sierra Wireless Aircard 330U or the Aircard 762S? I've checked with Sierra and these two offer LTE at 2600/1800 GHz, DC-HSPA+/UMTS at 900/1800 MHz, and I THINK GSM at 2100 MHz so they're definitely compatible with our spectrums. Anyone who can help, please do!

This post has been edited by KaiHD: Sep 14 2012, 04:00 PM

At first I was gonna ask what's + MY "love" but then I got it LOL. And MY also another 1, couldn't they have learned from T-Mo / EE? But like I said, MY telcos definitely won't ignore the iPhone market. Whether they'll provide it at 1.8 GHz remains to be seen, but IMO they will.

I don't like Huawei and ZTE. Plus, the Sierra Wireless models not only look better, but they have better after-sales support and ease-of-use. There's a reason why they're used a lot by Western carriers you know (ie. Bell/Rogers/ATT/Sprint/Telstra...)

This post has been edited by KaiHD: Sep 15 2012, 05:20 PM

I know Huawei excels, for God's sake even Maxis and Celcom use them for infrastructure AFAIK. But still, doesn't help that the Aircards looks better. Also, I like that they're a bit uncommon in Malaysia. Also, operation heat-wise I heard Sierra is better. (Sierra modem slightly cooler than Huawei)

Anyway, yeah. Praying hard Maxis/Digi will support 1.8 GHz LTE.

Also, still waiting on anyone who can help procure a Sierra 330u or a 762s. The Sierra eStore, Twitter and online sales team were NO help at all.

This post has been edited by KaiHD: Sep 15 2012, 10:35 PM

Eh but I read people complain about ZTE newcomer la, Huawei trusted la, what la. Eh IDK also la.

I know LTE got two kinds- why WiMAX have to use separate kind from GSM though? Why not everyone sync using LTE-FDD?

If Malaysia REALLY follows Europe standard, then awesome. That means we get LTE at 1800 MHz.

@fat16 I have a question: since we have GSM on 1800 MHz, does that mean the band will be refarmed to LTE or will LTE run simultaneously with GSM on that band?

Can't wait for LTE to land. By the way, any news on Band 3 LTE? (1800 MHz)

Also, quick question:
I want to subscribe to an ISP. Should I go for Maxis' true unlimited BIZ99 plan and hope to be grandfathered to LTE, or should I just forget about mobile broadband an go for unifi?

(Thing is, unifi is looking quite appealing cause I can converge my astro and landline bill; but future LTE is quite mouthwatering too)

In my opinion something like that may happen. I mean I think it was the same with AT&T. Plus if Sprint can offer unlimited LTE, why can't Maxis?

I'm mainly looking for LTE because it'll provide a more stable connection at high Mbps, even if in moving vehicle. And LTE chips are mostly okay, since Apple is including it on the new iPhone. Plus there are those Sierra Aircards, and Huawei LTE modems and hotspots, so...

If I subscribe to the unlimited 3G plan now, I want the contract t&c to stay. No point subscribing in the first place if its changed, in my opinion.

And probably local telco gonna copy Singapore.

I know Maxis is congested. But compared to Celcom (who I don't think has an unlimited plan) and UMobile (20GB quota a lot, but my area not much signal) it's the best alternative for mobile broadband.

In other news, Deutsche Telekom has made clear they intend to merge T-Mobile USA with another American carrier, MetroPCS. The acquisition would allow T-Mobile to extend their newtork by switching MetroPCS' CDMA-based network into GSM. This would likely allow T-Mobile to refarm their spectrums to move to fully-3G status, thereby simultaneously extending their reach for LTE. All this was on Engadget if I'm not mistaken.

If they did, then WiMAx would only have one vendor. Anything that reduces competition is not good, IMO. Although customers of the two would benefit from the merge, as they gain access to more spectrum and better coverage.

What UK? All worldwide carriers like that one. Of course, I'll be happy to be proven wrong on this matter.

Haha, at least Maxis is moving to push their fibre now; 20/30 mbps and widest fibre network they say. DiGi can go suck a big stick- indoors coverage at my uni (Jalan Universiti, PJ) like chicken poop only. Umobile okay la. Except coverage at my house (Cheras area) like chicken poop also. Celcom pulak got expensive coverage.

Eh, all telcos/payTV in Malaysia is sucky. (...Wow, didn't realise I'm such a pessimist on this LOL)

PJ got? Modem no problem, but SIM where to get?

Also, do you know anyone that can help bring in Sierra Wireless Aircards? (either 330U or 762S/763S)

Why epic fail? Haha

Yeah, I think your SIM card has to be LTE-enabled. Or maybe its the APN? Haha, IDK I'm just guessing. Would a nano-SIM from Maxis be able to receive LTE? That should work, IMO.

According to the Maxis rep at KLIA, Maxis LTE will be launching in Malaysia end of this year only, simultaneously with iPhone 5.

OMG, my area only get LTE 14 January - 20 January 2013. Next year?! So slow. :/

Didn't Celcom advertise in the paper one day that they got wide-band audio? Like HD Voice la, I think it was to tie in with iPhone 5 (which supports HD Voice). I could be wrong tho, don't quote me on this.