KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Communications Berhad has announced the upcoming launch of residential broadband services over its 3G network. 

Maxis is using HSDPA (High Speed Data Packet Access) technology, a high-speed upgrade of the 3G network, for the rollout of large scale residential broadband services.

HSDPA offers speeds that are 3 times faster than 3G and 20 times faster than traditional dial-up, allowing consumers to experience greatly improved Internet access to browsing, email, video streaming, online gaming and music downloads. 

Consumers in the Klang Valley and Penang will be the first to enjoy Maxis' new broadband services. 

Maxis chief executive officer Datuk Jamaludin Ibrahim said, "Over the last 18 months, we have spearheaded global industry development by adjusting the 3G network to residential broadband requirements and by developing an affordable home modem that offers both Internet access and voice."

Broadband access will be possible not only in the designated High Speed 3G areas, but also across Maxis' extensive 3G and Enhanced Data rate for GSM Evolution (EDGE) coverage. 

"Maxis is determined to become a major broadband player and we have already committed RM150mil to build up and launch this business. From a technology perspective, we see both HSDPA and WiMax as the key platforms for delivering affordable, reliable and mobile broadband services to our consumers," said Jamaludin. 

Packages, pricing and coverage areas will be revealed at the formal launch of Maxis Broadband, which is scheduled on Sept26.

Standard: RM50 per month for 384kbps

Premium: RM80 per month for 768Kbps

Modem rental: RM18 per month

Modem purchase: RM299

One-time charge: RM 188 (RM 100 for activation and RM 88 for installation

name me the ISP that does not block or throttle P2P.

It's a trend everywhere in the world now.

I just called up maxis to ask about the 3GB limitation. According to them, once your total data transfer reaches 3GB, you will automatically be cut off and won't be able to browse anymore.