Hey guys,

I'm looking to upgrade my internet from Streamyx 1 Mbps, which, for some reason, has been FRIGGIN SLOW recently! So I'm fed up and I'm gonna change.

I've alr read up on other posts and websites abt unifi and maxis. Since both use the same infrastructure, it should be safe to say that both are relatively stable (no dcs, etc). I know that there's some kind of issue with the PING for MAXIS, but it's not much of a problem for me cos I dun do online gaming. In addition, I'm not interested in Hypptv, so it's not an incentive.

My main concern is the download speeds. I'm a really heavy downloader and sometimes use file sharing (torrent).

So, my questions are:

1) Does MAXIS or UNIFI support file sharing?
I heard Unifi uses public IP so it does support, but Maxis by default uses Private IP, though it can be changed to public.

2)Do the speeds live up to their expectations? As in, are the speeds reliable?

I also know the customer service on the maxis side also kinda sucks, so apart from all these factors, which one should I opt for.

I know it's kinda obvious who will emerge as the winner for the speed since I'm comparing unifi 5Mbps with Maxis 10 Mbps, but which is more reliable?

Thanks.

Any other opinions can be shared that can turn the tables, with much appreciation. I'm having a bad headache deciding between these two.

there is 1 post stating that Maxis download in terms of torrent site is more superior compare to Unifi.

also, to answer your question 1 and 2:

1) yes it support.
2) The speed depends on your location. But mostly, it is up to speed. there are some cases too whereby the speed is not up to standard.

Hope this helps..

i'm using unifi and speed is great where i am in Petaling Jaya. Was tempted with the 10mb offer from Maxis but don't want to risk it since I am very happy with my Unifi right now.

If I were you, I'll better subscribe to Maxis. Better performance and better customer service.

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Added on January 2, 2013, 7:00 pmTM also throttled down their torrent speed right now. My torrent speed is currently 10kbps-25kbps instead of 400kbps-600kbps before.

This post has been edited by hack87: Jan 2 2013, 07:00 PM

tm got better customer services i guess, unifi not unlimited like maxis right?

Maxis is unlimited download and upload. it is the same with unifi.

And in terms of coverage, if unifi and maxis share the same coverage.

If one's area is not covered by unifi, then it is not cover by Maxis too.

In terms of customer service, i think that is individual preference. lol..

Maxis Fibre sucks big time..!!!
Came from Unifi 5MB to Maxis 10MB..regret like hell...not once youtube can stream smoothly...
2 issues with Maxis..Router is crap..gets hot easily and resets itself.. other issue is their ping routing..high ping drops at high latency...
check their own forum and u'll know.. https://forum.maxis.com.my/forum_forum.asp?FORUM_ID=70

p/s: if you still wan Maxis..pm me..i'll transfer my contract to u and pay additional fees to u...

Are you sure your torrent is throttled?
Maybe no enough Seeds?
Have you tried to restart your pc and router?

I am using Unifi and very happy with it...

mine dun think got throttle as the speed is still same wo ... got try another torrent ?

You take maxis sure regret. I subscribe 10mb package and I just get 1mbps just now.

Really a lot of complaints I saw regarding Maxis. Oh man. I shall rethink about it.

brother, i am totally not agree on "better customer service", since i used to play online game, i get very high ping time compare to unifi, i had used maxis fiber 6 months, they still haven't fix this problems!! Even everybody know maxis fiber is using same backbond as unifi!! And everytime i ask maxis customer support, when the ping time problems will solve? They always say"Our technical team is still looking for the problems, but no date is given when it will be fix"? huh? so what is the means? 6 months not enough to fix this problems?

agree!! customer service big suck!! ping time high like sky!! router is real crap(need request to change new router, 1st batch router gor firmware problems)!!

im using 5Mbps...quite happy with the internet service... the hypptv content so far quite ok but too many football channel..i like motosport more...the onli con is that their STB not so good....

not using maxis fiber but they will launch iptv service astro..so current maxis fiber can add astro later when available n terminate satellite astro

This post has been edited by zaman_chem: Jan 18 2013, 05:20 PM

I prefer Unifi because you can call anyone using tmline for free.

If maxis people from tm line call you kena charge and you call also kena charge if you call them unless maxis to maxis..no fair man seriously.

haiya.. you guys decide la.. I wait here.. with my freegifts...

I hope that this thread is not dead yet, as I am now considering of jumping ship from Unifi to Maxis. But I see quite a few complaints in regards to Maxis. Its now April so has the situation changed ? Has Maxis become better faster more reliable ?

All Maxis Business Fibre Internet Packages are entitled for 20% discount. Plus 1 month Waiver! Only with us... Home and Office!!!..

my unifi 2yr contract finished. i want to terminate and re-apply unifi. What is the promotion now?