My EDGE connection speed is usually around 20KBps. So in theory I could download about 49 GB a month.

Using the data card or a handphone to act as a modem ?

Yes, it will switch to GPRS.

how about if i subcribe the service in Klang Valley, and say i bring the modem to kuching..... do you think the modem will work there?

It shoul ler.. GPRS coverage is almost (should be all) nationwide ler.. if there's 3G coverage it should automatically switch over lah..

can someone confirm this or not?

RM58 per month is not a bad idea for 56kbps , cheaper than digi EDGE which costs RM99

It's not a bad idea if the speed is up to expectation.

This maybe of interest to some of you who are thinking of subscribing...

Speaking with one of the Maxis service people, apparently, if you live or work in a high-rise development - apartments, condos, menaras - they can't assure you that you'll get optimal service if you are above the 5th floor

They'll 'fix it' in a couple of months.

Strange how HSDPA works, eh?

now you mentioning, it's kinda right too.. so what do we get for rm58 per month anyway? GPRS + modem?

how much can one download on a 56k line anyway?

58 is without modem package (299 upfront payment for modem). with modem, rental +10 per month.

can someone ask maxis whether this is possible, to bring the modem out of 3g area to gprs area?

Maxis should not had put up the phase "Unlimited internet access". with the 3 Gib download limitation , It is obviously a limited access.Just wondering can Maxis being sued for misleading consumer ? Been sick of all this shits..
Is there an association in malaysia which takes care of internet users rights in this country ?? Can we have one ???

It is unlimited in the sense of duration. No, you cannot sue them. It is stated clearly in the T&C. You can always read the T&C before subscribing and therefore it is not counted as misleading. We do have consumer's association in Malaysia.

Could you provide the link where they stated 'Unlimited Internet Access' for their Wireless Broadband via 3G ?

DUration ? If the limited is reached within 3 days use of internet and the line is cutted off, its still can called unlimted access ? That is called 3 days unlimited internet access .

Indeed, I do not see any "unlimited" word anywhere in their official site. And there is a section where they stated about their fair usage policy.

So, think of it the other way round. If you do NOT exceed the 3GB limitation which they have already stated, don't you get the unlimited duration?

In your case, you are breaching one of the T&C and thus it is reasonable and appropriate to stop you from using the service.

Before making any statement please post the link you saw that it is stated 'Unlimited Access'. Yes I see that statement for their wired broadband but not for their wireless broadband via 3G.

In Wired Broadband :
Enjoy unlimited broadband usage with these ADSL packages....

Source : http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/broadband/packages.asp


So now it is "unlimited broadband usage". Obviously is unlimited usage.



Even for fair usage, 3GB per month is simply too low, I think should be increased to 30GB per month, at least.

C'mon, it just need 50 mins to download 3GB size for a 1.0M line.


Don't forget some of line might used by company, where 5 to 10 persons shared one line in an office. In that case 3GB usage is just simply a toy.

They should provide the rate for extra usage as well or maybe Maxis just like to have customers beggging them everyday. "Please gime more bandwidth..."


Funny a limit within an unlimited package.

It is so obvious the reason why they impose a 3GB bandwidth limit per month is to discourage downloads.

Hey can someone confirm that the maxis wireless broadband can do internet sharing among few PCs? If possible, can provide the steps to set up internet sharing. Thx =p