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TSUN1T3D
post Dec 4 2015, 06:46 PM, updated 7y ago

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One of the many MVNOs vying for the market share is BuzzMe (riding on Umobile network). The voice and texting tariff is not very competitive BUT the data plan has one unique feature that only the older Celcom xpax plans can give: no time limit data balance or put it this, data plans purchased does not expire !

Listed below are the standard tariffs, which is not terrific but still reasonable.
  • Voice calls: 18 sen / minute to all networks
  • Sms texting: 10 sen to all networks
  • Data PAYU : 5 sen / MB
  • Valud added: 1 year extended validity (RM38)
  • Activations: preloaded with either RM8 or RM30 credit with 30 days validity

BuzzMe data plans are as follows
  1. Smart Surf 200MB for RM5
  2. Smart Surf 1GB for RM25
  3. Smart Surf 3GB for RM60
I foresee a method on optimizing BuzzMe data plan as below.

First, one may get a new BuzzMe prepaid and test it out with 200MB data plan subscription for 30 days.

Second, one will make a RM100 topup and subscribe to 1 year validity extension for RM38.

Let's say one suddenly needs a bigger quota and proceed to add another 3GB data subscription for RM60. Assuming there's a little balance of 100MB left, plus the new 3GB quota and now we have 3.1GB available.

Finally, as long as the account is valid, the data balance remains until used up / exhausted / finished.

What? One forgot to topup after 1 year expiry with lotsa data balance left? No problem, topup to regain validity and continue using the data balance.

Visit www.buzzme.com.my and check it out for yourself.


Disclaimer: The above information was gathered from www.buzzme.com.my on 1 December 2015. I'm not affilliated/involved in any way with Buzzme.

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post Dec 4 2015, 07:57 PM

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with increasing demand of internet quota, buzzme seems to be less and less appealing
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post Dec 4 2015, 08:17 PM

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Yes, increasing demand for more (fill_in_the_blanks). Looks like you're over qualified for BuzzMe ..... biggrin.gif

My only intention is to bring awareness for some of those who'd be looking for a plan like this.


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post Dec 4 2015, 10:37 PM

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it is for good for those who have wifi at home and need some data outside, or people who uses very little data monthly or students who comes back for holiday from overseas every now and then
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post Dec 6 2015, 07:27 AM

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clixster merger with buzzme owner. clixster RIP why buzzme still around ?

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post Dec 6 2015, 08:47 AM

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If I recalled correctly, BuzzMe is mvno of EA and BuzzMe is not directly EA but a different company called Mobile 8 Telco Sdn Bhd.

Clixster did a reverse merger with EA but somehow the CEO of EA remains where he is and the group CEO is from clixster. Last I read, the group CEO was gone back in october.

So many thing that happened after the reverse merger was fuzzy and hazy (honestly I really don't know much). i imagine and guessing that clixster wants EA to help them out but EA didn't , so clixster was shown the exit.

If I'm not mistaken, BuzzMe is a different entity connected to original EA people since BuzzMe was created long before clixster reverse merger.


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post Dec 14 2015, 01:45 AM


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I visited their website, buzzme.com.my, but lots of 404s and contact form not working. Is this MVNO going down?

Sent an enquiry via FB. See if anything happens.

For my needs, Buzzme is ideal. Anyone here doing MNP for Buzzme?

This post has been edited by soonwai: Dec 14 2015, 03:26 AM
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post Dec 14 2015, 08:35 AM

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me google and dont find anyone selling Buzzme sim.
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post Dec 14 2015, 02:06 PM


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I received reply from BuzzMe via FB Messenger. They are quite responsive there. I asked and they gave me 2 dealers near my house that can do MNP.

Will probably try the MNP tomorrow.

Problem now is I registered on their website but didn't receive verification email so reloading is going to be a hassle if cannot reload online. Malas nak pergi kedai tiap kali nak reload. Haiz.
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post Dec 24 2015, 04:51 PM


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Wanted to do the port-in today so I went to the 5 dealers that were given to me by BuzzMe FB but 2 of them were no longer there and the other 3 said they don't do BuzzMe.

Anyone know of a dealer that's doing BuzzMe?
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post Dec 24 2015, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 24 2015, 04:51 PM)
Wanted to do the port-in today so I went to the 5 dealers that were given to me by BuzzMe FB but 2 of them were no longer there and the other 3 said they don't do BuzzMe.

Anyone know of a dealer that's doing BuzzMe?
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translation : BuzzMe bisnes must be bad. Buzz me dealers dont do Buzz me blush.gif
http://www.buzzme.com.my/content/store-locator
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post Dec 24 2015, 07:11 PM


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QUOTE(fat16 @ Dec 24 2015, 06:57 PM)
translation : BuzzMe bisnes must be bad. Buzz me dealers dont do Buzz me blush.gif
http://www.buzzme.com.my/content/store-locator
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I think so too. The store locator didn't list any near me. I asked in FB and the ones that they give me there didn't pan out. Also must check to see how easy it is reload.
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 14 2015, 02:06 PM)
I received reply from BuzzMe via FB Messenger. They are quite responsive there. I asked and they gave me 2 dealers near my house that can do MNP.

Will probably try the MNP tomorrow.

Problem now is I registered on their website but didn't receive verification email so reloading is going to be a hassle if cannot reload online. Malas nak pergi kedai tiap kali nak reload. Haiz.
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Why you want to use buzzme?
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post Dec 24 2015, 11:01 PM


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QUOTE(MNet @ Dec 24 2015, 09:50 PM)
Why you want to use buzzme?
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For 2 things, the 365 days validity and the data package which follows the main credit validity. So thinking of loading RM70 and paying RM38 (365 days validity) + RM25 (1GB data) which should give me 1GB for the whole year and RM7 credit left. It's for a phone which will need Whatsapp all the time and mostly just receive calls. And also for the experience of using an MVNO which seems half dead. :-)

The next option is DiGi with Super Long Life (RM38) and IDD Club (RM10) but data speed is slower @ 64kbps. However this will avoid the hassles of finding a dealer that can a port-in or reload.

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post Dec 25 2015, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 24 2015, 11:01 PM)
For 2 things, the 365 days validity and the data package which follows the main credit validity. So thinking of loading RM70 and paying RM38 (365 days validity) + RM25 (1GB data) which should give me 1GB for the whole year and RM7 credit left. It's for a phone which will need Whatsapp all the time and mostly just receive calls. And also for the experience of using an MVNO which seems half dead. :-)

The next option is DiGi with Super Long Life (RM38) and IDD Club (RM10) but data speed is slower @ 64kbps. However this will avoid the hassles of finding a dealer that can a port-in or reload.
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Try xox, 28 month validity and 8GB = RM110
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post Dec 25 2015, 10:20 AM

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what a waste.
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SIM 1 - RM30/year data only
Get the NEW Hotlink Tablet Plan and stay connected to the internet, 365 days a year.

SIM 2 - call & SMS plan
OneXOX MNP with free 28 month validity and free RM5 inside.
XOX MNP if u want voice bundle for all network with 28 month validity.
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QUOTE(fat16 @ Dec 25 2015, 10:20 AM)
what a waste.
SIM 1 - RM30/year data only
Get the NEW Hotlink Tablet Plan and stay connected to the internet, 365 days a year.

SIM 2 - call & SMS plan
OneXOX MNP with free 28 month validity and free RM5 inside.
XOX MNP if u want voice bundle for all network with 28 month validity.
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It's a good strategy but would prefer not to swap sims because, given time, the sims will sure get lost.

HTP is out because there's no voice nor SMS.

Not sure about OneXOX but I looked at XOX. see post below.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Dec 25 2015, 12:50 PM
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post Dec 25 2015, 12:34 PM


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QUOTE(MNet @ Dec 25 2015, 09:01 AM)
Try xox, 28 month validity and 8GB = RM110
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Thanks, but I'm not sure about the validity. 8GB RM110 is the season pass correct? What is the validity of that? Does the data validity follow the credit validity of 28 mths or the validity of the DataM package?? The Season Pass FAQ says that I have to subscribe a DataM package (cheapest DataM is RM18/mth for 500MB). What I understand is that I have to subscribe to DataM every month in order to utilise DataSP.

I tried calling XOX's number, 03-79628000 but it's disconnected.

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xox min 1 month is rm18 for 500MB
so ur 8GB can last for 8000 / 500 = 16 month
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post Dec 25 2015, 02:04 PM


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QUOTE(MNet @ Dec 25 2015, 01:06 PM)
xox min 1 month is rm18 for 500MB
so ur 8GB can last for 8000 / 500 = 16 month
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Thanks, I couldn't understand their website. Suddenly XOX is looking like a good choice.

Let's say I purchase Monthly500mb once and bought the SeasonPass8GB (paying RM18 once + RM110 once = RM128):
1) If use only 284mb per month, does it mean that the 8GB will be valid for 28months?
2) Am I limited to a quota of 500MB every month? If I use more than 500mb in the same month, is the extra deducted from the season pass or charged as PPU or data is cut off until the next month?
3) When the SeasonPass8GB runs out, do I buy another SeasonPass8GB or SeasonPass8GB + Monthly500mb?



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