Indeed, it is still cheap...
all in
70 days of Free internet  would costs RM7.50 (i.e. RM3.21 per month)
but with certain drawbacks
a) have to maintain 2 sim
b) suppose SIM 1 - old Hotlink plan with Hotlink 365/Activ10 numbers for calling
c) SIM 2 - #Hotlink plan for free internet every 10 days
d) hassle to do the transfer every 10 days

I think with the credit in SIM 2 - the money is safe there, cause once the line is inactive - you can't use the internet and thus not charged per kb <----- NOT SURE, have to confirm. Don't want a situation where I forget to do the transfer to keep SIM 2 active, and have it eat all the credit inside.

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As for me, saw the opportunity to have free internet albeit at 64kbps  for a full one year 365 days + 100 days with my old Hotlink plans(in deactive period).
- top up RM100 get 100 days active + extra RM5
- subscribe to Hotlink365 (RM33) so that adds 365 days to 100 days
- upgrade to #Hotlink plan (RM5) and have 365 days+100 days of free internet.
- transfer out any leftover credit to other old Hotlink numbers which doesn't want to migrate to this #hotlink plan.

Not bothered with losing out on Activ10 - as phone seldom make calls , further more it is an Old Extra Plan, where the call rate are very expensive. So this #Hotlink call rate better for my case. But the call rate is definitely not good for those who utilizes the Activ10 numbers often.

Also not bothered with losing out on the Hotlink365 at the end of the (365 + 100 days)... can MNP out, or maybe things will change after one year whereby all telcos will give free basic internet... 465 days is a long time.

Although RM3.21 per month is good, I have heard of other MVNO that can provide affordable deals <RM8 per month unlimited with 600MB @ 364kbps with One year validity as well.  But it seems only ppl with access to Genting Casino can apply.  Dunno if the deals are still valid today.

if buy topup frm u sure will save more 

Indeed, it is still cheap...
all in
70 days of Free internet  would costs RM7.50 (i.e. RM3.21 per month)
but with certain drawbacks
a) have to maintain 2 sim
b) suppose SIM 1 - old Hotlink plan with Hotlink 365/Activ10 numbers for calling
c) SIM 2 - #Hotlink plan for free internet every 10 days
d) hassle to do the transfer every 10 days

I think with the credit in SIM 2 - the money is safe there, cause once the line is inactive - you can't use the internet and thus not charged per kb <----- NOT SURE, have to confirm. Don't want a situation where I forget to do the transfer to keep SIM 2 active, and have it eat all the credit inside.

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As for me, saw the opportunity to have free internet albeit at 64kbps  for a full one year 365 days + 100 days with my old Hotlink plans(in deactive period).
- top up RM100 get 100 days active + extra RM5
- subscribe to Hotlink365 (RM33) so that adds 365 days to 100 days
- upgrade to #Hotlink plan (RM5) and have 365 days+100 days of free internet.
- transfer out any leftover credit to other old Hotlink numbers which doesn't want to migrate to this #hotlink plan.

Not bothered with losing out on Activ10 - as phone seldom make calls , further more it is an Old Extra Plan, where the call rate are very expensive. So this #Hotlink call rate better for my case. But the call rate is definitely not good for those who utilizes the Activ10 numbers often.

Also not bothered with losing out on the Hotlink365 at the end of the (365 + 100 days)... can MNP out, or maybe things will change after one year whereby all telcos will give free basic internet... 465 days is a long time.

Although RM3.21 per month is good, I have heard of other MVNO that can provide affordable deals <RM8 per month unlimited with 600MB @ 364kbps with One year validity as well.  But it seems only ppl with access to Genting Casino can apply.  Dunno if the deals are still valid today.

After top up RM100 then subscribe to hotlink 365, validity is still 365 right? It doesn't stack.

And can we buy the hotlink plan that can subscribe to hotlink 365? All new hotlink is #hotlink right?

#hotlink is the only plan right now for new activations and port-in. I am trying to persuade Maxis to add an alternative prepaid plan that's optimized for call and SMS, and has lifetime validity.

Btw victorywp in your theory, it requires 2 card to share topup with means the actual costs are RM2.50 x 2 right?

if buy topup frm u sure will save more 

Not really save.
U buy RM10 from him for 7 days for RM9.60 meaning u need RM9.60 x 4 for 1 month.
Compared to if u buy RM30 reload card u can get 30 days.

But unless u dont use the credits you bought, instead u "sell" back to him at lower price then probably its cheaper compared to buying RM30 reload card.

just another 4% saving on the top up value. 
then buy the rm30 at rm28.80 instead of rm10 at rm9.60. 

anyway, the reason i started this thread is to discuss the possibility of optimising #hotlink with minimal cost (not to promote my hotlink reload). if anyone interested for hotlink top up may go to my thread there, not here. 

Topup RM100 + subscribe 365days can get 465 days?
I think MNVO anyone also can buy. I saw got 1 counter near Nyonya Colour selling simcards but didnt went near to check it out coz not familiar with the brand name.

Found out that new simcards required to have atleast 3 months tenure with Maxis only eligible to receive shared credit.
victorywp

My new simcard expired yesterday now need to buy reload card liao lol

for those who are an existing hotlink plan users and looking for unlimited internet usage with the new #hotlink plan, you may try this:

1) maintain your existing hotlink plan (don't convert your existing plan to #hotlink plan).

2) buy one new #hotlink plan at rm8.80 (for unlimited internet access).

3) for the new #hotlink plan purchase, you will have rm5 for 5 days validity (can use unlimited internet for 5 days).

4) after the expiry, do share-a-topup from your existing hotlink plan with an amount of rm10 for 7 days validity (with service charge of rm0.50 fee per time) to your new #hotlink plan.

5) repeat step (4) for 10 times every 7 days, which means you will get 70 days validity after rm100 transferred from your existing hotlink plan to new #hotlink plan.

6) after 70 days, do a share-a-topup transferring the rm100 from your new #hotlink plan back to your existing hotlink plan (with a minimal service charge of rm0.50 fee again).

7) repeat (4) to (6) cycle every 70 days for more unlimited internet usage at minimal cost.

8) in this way, you are actually buying 70 days validity for your #hotlink (unlimited internet access) at a minimal cost of rm5.50 (including the final fee of rm0.50).

amount and validity for share-a-topup

Amount	Validity Period
RM2 - RM3	1 day
RM4 - RM5	2 days
RM6 - RM9	3 days
RM10 - RM100	7 days

All sort of restrictions, maxis is not really sincere..

Why suddenly come out with this restrictions?

So with the restrictions to the Share-A-Top-UP for New Hotlink numbers, (2 or 3 months tenure before be able to share or receive top-up); that adds more complexity to these method described above.

Would have to top-up at least  RM90 for 90 days on the new #Hotlink number, or keep the number active/deactive periods for 90 days.

I have always thought you need 3 months usage before be able to Share "OUT", definitely didn't know a new Hotlink number would also need 3 months to Share "IN" credit.

you are right. maybe will just leave it deactive and only top up before service termination within the first 90 days.
yes, and i wonder whether it's a new rule? 

Surprise... Surprise...
You wouldn't believe what I read in the maxis forum.

Yup.
But u can buy a normal plan and subscribe 365 days then only switch to #Hotlink plan.

I personally havent tried yet.