Apparently, I was still able to connected to 2G/3G even after validity expired. Somewhat good news for now.

Regarding the tenure with maxis/hotlink, I notice is actually like this:

For a new #hotlink SIM prepaid user.

You need 3 months with tenure to be able to "received" share-a-topup. However, you need 6 months tenure to be able to "give" share-a-topup.

In worst case scenario :-
Let's say Maxis/Hotlink decided to instill "only in active period" are eligible to surf 64 kbps for free. i.e. : Need to keep topup RM30 for 30 days validity.

Combining the situation with 6 months tenure with maxis/hotlink. In order for the "tricks" to work, we need a new #hotlink SIM with 6 months tenure. That is the worst case. Provided the share-a-topup rules stay the same.

I'm not sure will the 50 days grace period will "refreshed" after topup with RM5/10 on the 49th day in the grace period though. Hopefully they refreshed

my instagram load very slow with this #hotlink recently.. anyone else?

Maxis is aware of the problem, and working on it. You are not the only one experiencing this lag with instagram on #hotlink plan.

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.[/B]

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.

I'm currently on a Hotlink365 plan, will the application for the free 64Kbps internet end my Hotlink365 plan?

I'm currently on a Hotlink365 plan, will the application for the free 64Kbps internet end my Hotlink365 plan?

your current hotlink365 validity will be maintained..... when you migrate to #Hotlink plan,

but when your current hotlink365 expired, then you don't have the option to re-subscribe again to 365, as this option is no longer available after you migrate to the free 64kbps plan .

your current hotlink365 validity will be maintained..... when you migrate to #Hotlink plan,

but when your current hotlink365 expired, then you don't have the option to re-subscribe again to 365, as this option is no longer available after you migrate to the free 64kbps plan .

migrate to #hotlink plan is one-way street currently

if maxis changed this in the future, it would likely only allow allow migration to a newer plan that lacks the 365 option

as I know, all these extended validity options were introduced by the telcos under pressure from skmm

however, the signs are that the telcos are slowly pulling the plug on long life plans.. as they introduces new plans without it and with even shorter grace periods, such as 50, 60 and 75 days instead of the original standard 90 days

I also sensed some gentle hints from CS replies in Maxis Forum that the 365 days option may not be available from Hotlink in the future

anyway, we shall see what happens

hey guys.

ive been using hotlink free basic internet simpack for about 2 month. 2 days ago i need fast internet so i subscribe RM3 200MB pack for 24 hours. after the 24 hours ended, i can't use basic internet at all! did the RM3 200MB pack makes my FOC internet basic gone? anyone had experience this before? i need those basic internet for work.

as I know, all these extended validity options were introduced by the telcos under pressure from skmm

however, the signs are that the telcos are slowly pulling the plug on long life plans.. as they introduces new plans without it and with even shorter grace periods, such as 50, 60 and 75 days instead of the original standard 90 days

I also sensed some gentle hints from CS replies in Maxis Forum that the 365 days option may not be available from Hotlink in the future

anyway, we shall see what happens

did you signed up the hotlink broadband wbb 1day 200mb?
anyway, by right it won't make changes to your free internet basic.
have you tried restart your phone and check again?
but recently many did experience unconnectivity or instability of connection to the free internet basic.

yea..did restart phone.. n i did subscribe a RM2 data again today for 100mb. guess what, they deducted n stil cant use it. on maxis bb selfcare web, it shows my subscribed RM2 data is inactive. wtf. hmm. i think need to call the callcenter lah, i guess.

it has been more than 24 hours since the time i activate to the new plan but still can't surf.



i wonder why.....