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This post has been edited by mmohdnor: Nov 24 2006, 10:22 AM

Taken from The Star, Wednesday November 22, 2006

http://star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp...&sec=technology

Maxis does broadband in Penang

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Communications Berhad (Maxis) has expanded its broadband service to Penang.

This will enable Internet connections of up to 768kbps in Tanjung Bungah, Bayan Baru, Bukit Jambul, Pulau Tikus and selected parts of Georgetown, with more areas to follow, according to Maxis.

Maxis chief executive officer, Datuk Jamaludin Ibrahim said, "We have the confidence in our product and will continue to build broadband hub coverage in town centres - where the need is greater - before extending it to the rest of the nation. Our plan is to have Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru adequately provisioned with broadband by the first quarter of next year."

Maxis uses HSPDA (High Speed Data Packet Access), a high-speed upgrade of the 3G network, for residential broadband.

At speeds 3 times faster than current 3G connections and up to 15 times faster than traditional dial up, HSDPA offers consumers greatly improved Internet access to browsing, email, video streaming, online gaming and music downloads.

The company has spent RM5 million to deploy HSDPA across Penang on top of its 3G network investment in delivering affordable, reliable mobile broadband services to its customers.

It is expected that Maxis will invest some RM700 million to build out its broadband services over the next 3 years.

Two broadband packages bundled with home voice service are available, with monthly fees at RM68 and RM98 respectively, inclusive of modem rental.

The RM68 package offers speeds up to 384 kbps, while the latter offers speeds up to 768 kbps. There will be a one time RM100 activation fee and a RM88 installation charge.

Consumers can sign up for a Maxis Broadband at any Penang Maxis Centre and at selected Maxis Broadband dealers.

For more information, go to www.maxis.com.my/broadband.

have anybody tried this yet? ... how's the speed ? ...reliable speed always?

This post has been edited by mmohdnor: Nov 24 2006, 10:28 AM

r u in penang area? ...which part?