hey ... guys ..i just apply the Maxis Broadband Service today ..wonder any of u guys had apply b4 .. any experience to share with me ..

So they're offering some kind on 'real' unlimited package if you'd reach teh 3GB limit...?

I think they're just trying to get more ppl to use their 3G services by saying but not acting on their 3GB policy...

sorry to bark here

i heard that if u have 3G phone, no need to buy the modem , is it true?

As long as you have a 3G-capable device, you can use the 3G service, not sure if you're required to take the modem together with the packae though..

tumpang thread here

I am getting the celcom notebook+3G deal soon, and i think its quite worth it.
The charge is RM220 per month for 2 years. the notebook is a c2d with 60g, 512, xphome.

the normal 'deal' is rm100 per month so means the notebook costs
220-100 = 120
120x24 = rm2880 which i think is ok for a c2d notebook.

but now comes the service.. hows the celcom 3g service? got any place to test it out? according to celcom, they cannot offer a 'trial' service.
my concern is of course:

p2p, skype, coverage etc.

please let me have some opinions before i plunge into this for 2 years.

the hp notebook bundle with is celeron processor..... think about that again... same model with centrino solo... hp is selling rm2999.00 (MSRP).

how much the notebook worth somemore is celeron processor.
but they have a option to upgrade to centrino solo.... have to add $$$$$

answer is cannot!!! early batch sim card that i get it from maxis... you can use your 3g phone as a modem and u can use the dail up thru bt or ir to connect to internet.... the phone still remain HSPDA SIM LOCK.

latest batch... from my friend, i can't do that already..... PPP xxxxx error.

I'm using the package myself. Connection is stable most of the time and you'll get the bandwidth close to what you subscribe to most of the time. (If not the full speed) There are occasions where the speed will drop to around 56k (Not sure what's the problem but if you call the Celcom careline, you'll be redirected to the iSMART number which provides the data card. (I personally think they are not responsible for the line quality and I dunno why they always redirect me there)

Used this on the road as well and it works like a charm. The only thing I notice is that is not too good at handling the connection while you are in a moving vehicle. (Bus, car) Speed tends to drop or no incoming signal. Again, if you can stand the headache working on your notebook in your car for a prolonged period - then this will be a major downside.

Oh, yes .... P2P don't work too well. Haven't tried Skype and the rest. Coverage is good as you'll be assured of a connection so long there's Celcom network. Once I was on the border of 3G and GPRS and I had a hard time getting a stable connection as the card tries to upgrade to a better network (and downgrades itself the very next few minutes) I would give this a rating of 6 / 10. Celcom needs to improve the quality a bit more, especially when you intend to use it in a non-3G designated network. More likely to be unstable in that scenario. (And don't blame the hardware vendor is the line quality sucks!)

Otherwise, I've been happy as it meets my minimal expectations. Don't compare it to WiFi or wired broadband - it's not an apple to apple comparison. Hey .... it beats carrying the bulky HSDPA Maxis modem !

thanks for the info. but i calculate and rally think about it.. not really worth. because of the pricing. hp sell the notebook too expensive.

for example the turion full version is only rm3500. the given in celcom package is tl-50, combo drive instead of dvd writer, no card reader etc.

if you have enough money, better to buy the notebook directly. don't take the package.

you can even get the notebook more cheaper. when new model released, old model price will go down.

Sorry Off topic.

I have checked the T&C for Digi. Did not mention about maximum ceiling data transfer cap.

Any of you using Digi Data Unlimited Plan?

i just got my maxis 3d broadband installed.. down very very fast. 980 ++ kbps but upload only 90++ kbps (tested using speedtest.net) the lantency a bit low 300ms ++. Means no online gaming already. imagine 1/2 sec delay. lol

The modem very cool, inside got rechargeble batt can last for 3 hrs fully charge.

According to the installer we can use the modem anywhere as long got maxis connection.
hsdpa - >3g -> edge ->gprs ->gsm

I'm in bandar puchong jaya. He say the base station in tesco only

But 3gig bandwidth cap is a bummer.. i'll try to apply more lol


Please do not double post in future - hardyboyz888

This post has been edited by hardyboyz888: Nov 15 2006, 01:32 PM

celcom new package:
RM999 for 6 months 3g, inclusive 3gcard. further subscription is rm99 per month

so say the card is worth rm600, so works out to be
rm66 per month for the 3G.

fine print: only for existing stimyx user only. sommore the stimyx must be unlimited ones (rm66 and above)

hannaboy, when u say p2p is not good, how bad is that? whats ur download speed?

what abt digi's? any cap on p2p? I tried the speed is around 100kbps indoors at subang parade.


Please do not double post in future - hardyboyz888

This post has been edited by hardyboyz888: Nov 15 2006, 04:27 PM

just call in maxis they say they haven't implemented the 3gig limit yet. They will implement it when the time comes.. Maybe during trial period they give good service later will be bad when the acc is bound to the 18mth contact.

digi package

rm99 + rm33 for supplementary
foc wifi at airzed.

anyone want a edge buddy? share the 99+33.

hi

can anybody post a ping test to tmnet for maxis wireless? i 'm thinking of getting it but i am not sure of the latency so i would appreciate it if anyone can just post a ping test.

i do not hav a phone line so i have no choice but to stick with wireless..currently i am using jaring wireless but it seems that my area have intermittent problems so jaring have also advised me to cancel my service and i am looking for an alternative now...i use my connection mainly for gaming so latency is a very important issue for me...just a simple ping test to tmnet will do thx

and i am wondering if i should get the 384 or 786 package...like i said i use my line mainly for gaming and once a week i maybe download 1 or 2 anime episodes(non bt) and america drama thru bt so i would like some advise pls thx

and erm for their 768 package there is a line which says online games,uninterrupted and fast so i wan to know izzit really uninterrupted and fast?

This post has been edited by cookie860217: Nov 15 2006, 06:33 PM

AFAIK, 3G latency is around 300-350ms for the first loop.

how about BT?

3Gb can last for 15 ep of anime only......hmmm not good

erm wt does AFAIK means?
so the latency is 300-350??
tht is quite bad for online games
even jaring is around 100 to 150 ms
maybe i should try the 1 month
hmm then their statement of fast and uninterrupted online gaming is misleading??

erm btw i heard some ppl say that we dun hav to pay the installation fee by installing ourself but some ppl say tht it is required...which is it? even their term and conditions it is stated there that installation is optional so i am really kinda confused right now and do i have to pay on the spot when i register or can i to wait for their bill to come??

This post has been edited by cookie860217: Nov 15 2006, 08:07 PM

All wireless connection will surely have higher latency times compared to a normal wired connection. AFAIK means "As far as I know".