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post Dec 19 2015, 08:37 PM

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post Dec 21 2015, 12:04 AM

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Which of the MVNO have international roaming ?
And are there more details on what these MVNO backbone are ?

I know TuneTalk was with Maxis and currently Celcom I think .. this info will be good to check their coverage.

Thanks.

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post Dec 21 2015, 11:05 AM

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QUOTE(extercy @ Dec 21 2015, 12:04 AM)
Which of the MVNO have international roaming ?
And are there more details on what these MVNO backbone are ?

I know TuneTalk was with Maxis and currently Celcom I think .. this info will be good to check their coverage.

Thanks.
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Tune Talk is majority owned by Celcom Axiata Berhad and Tune Group Sdn Bhd, with 35% and 25.1% respectively.
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post Dec 22 2015, 01:26 PM

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Good to know. Anyone knows the rest of the MVNO ?
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post Dec 24 2015, 11:49 PM


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Updated 1st post with some usage examples:

Digi New Best v1 Prepaid
Load RM50 - SLL RM38 - IDDC RM10 = RM2 Credit (1 yr validity & 12GB/year 64kbps internet)

BuzzMe
Load RM50 - V365 RM38 - 200mb Data RM5 = RM7 Credit (1 yr validity & 200mb/year)
Load RM70 - V365 RM38 - 1GB Data RM25 = RM7 Credit (1 yr validity & 1GB/year)

TuneTalk
Load RM140 - V365 RM28 - Weekly Data RM104 = RM8 Credit (1 yr validity & 5.2GB/year)
(Weekly data does not stack so will have to purchase every week)

Altel Real
Example: Load RM130 - V365#1 RM28 - Quarterly Data RM100 + Reload V365#2 RM30 = RM32 Credit (1 yr validity & 4GB/year)

Some forum members have experienced that the credit validity follows the data validity or whichever is longer, if that's true then we don't need to purchase V365:
Example: Load RM110 - Quarterly Data RM100 = RM10 Credit (1 yr validity & 4GB/year)

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post Dec 26 2015, 05:07 PM

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Reading the Altel FAQ.. the quarterly is a current data promotion, extended from 30 days to 90 days for the 1GB.
If this promotions becomes permanent, then you will have the option of 1GB or 2GB data plan. But that would mean topping up data every quarterly if V365 is not added.

Wonder how long has the 1GB for 90days have been going on for ?
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post Dec 26 2015, 08:37 PM

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QUOTE(extercy @ Dec 26 2015, 05:07 PM)
Reading the Altel FAQ.. the quarterly is a current data promotion, extended from 30 days to 90 days for the 1GB.
If this promotions becomes permanent, then you will have the option of 1GB or 2GB data plan. But that would mean topping up data every quarterly if V365 is not added.

Wonder how long has the 1GB for 90days have been going on for ?
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almost a year if i recalled correctly
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post Dec 27 2015, 12:13 AM

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Long term promo .. nice.

Do you know Altel is riding on which backbone ? Digi, Celcom or Maxis ?

I have horrible signal and service with Digi so I am trying to avoid them totally, if possible.
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QUOTE(extercy @ Dec 27 2015, 12:13 AM)
Long term promo .. nice.

Do you know Altel is riding on which backbone ? Digi, Celcom or Maxis ?

I have horrible signal and service with Digi so I am trying to avoid them totally, if possible.
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backbone = TM. same as digi and umobile brows.gif
network = most place celcom 2G 3G 4G, some place use own 4G B7
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post Dec 27 2015, 09:13 AM

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Do you know Altel is riding on which backbone ? Digi, Celcom or Maxis ?
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As fat16 already mentioned, Altel is on Celcom 2G/3G/4G and in some areas their own 4G.

I'm on Altel purely for data backup and i'm satisfied with it (so far very good). So, I topup exactly RM25 via pinless/easyreload for subscribing 1gb data plan. No need for altel365. The validity for rm25 topup is 45days, subscribing 1gb data plan will extend the validity to 90days (yes, for both credit and data validity).

Best of luck.
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post Dec 27 2015, 05:09 PM

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Cool.. thanks for the info. I did not know Digi and uMobile was on TM backbone... interesting. I always thought Celcom was the only one on TM infra.
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post Dec 28 2015, 08:51 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 13 2015, 04:18 PM)
Prepaid - Long Validity - Free/Cheap Data GUIDE
Good for Kids, Parents, In-Laws, Backup

I've been doing some research regarding the cheapest way to get extended validity and at least a slow speed data plan. All with minimal cost. It's an ongoing process so still a lot of ???. In my case it's for my kid who won't be making many calls nor accessing the internet except on wifi but would love to have Whatsapp active constantly. In other words, my criteria is (1) extended validity followed by (2a) slow data plan or a (2b) cheap fast data plan. I'd also like to avoid Data PAYU entirely.

Here's what I have so far. Any additions, suggestions or corrections welcome.

Who is this Guide for? People looking for:
1) Long validity and a free slow speed data plan for minimal expense. Reload and forget once a year.
2) Long validity and a cheap long validity data plan so you don't have to reload every month.
3) Long validity only with no data plan. Good for backup phones. Avoid Data PAYU for this or turn off mobile data.
4) Long validity data only plan. Good for tablets. Coming Soon.

Notes:
- Voice/SMS Rates are off-net.
- Voice calls are listed for 1 min calls. Actual charging blocks varies.
- Plans and rates change constantly so always double check.
- Only plans with voice are listed. Might add data only plans later.

Altel Real
Validity 365 days RM28/yr (Must reload RM30 in first 6 mths of service or validity is cancelled after 6 months)
Internet: RM100/yr (90 days 1GB for RM 25 x 4)
Rates: 16/min 5/sms
Data PAYU: 5/MB
Friends & Family: 8 @ 8/min 2/sms
Port-In Charges: ???
Offers: Validity 365 days for first single reload of RM50++ within 30 days of activation
Example: Load RM130 - V365#1 RM28 - Quarterly Data RM100 + Reload V365#2 RM30 = RM32 Credit (1 yr validity & 4GB/year)
Some forum members have experienced that the credit validity follows the data validity or whichever is longer, if that's true then we don't need to purchase V365:
Example: Load RM110 - Quarterly Data RM100 = RM10 Credit (1 yr validity & 4GB/year)

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This is great! Looking for a long validity mobile internet as backup only. Only use for light surfing and chat and waze.
Spoke to their CS. Details in post below.

Gonna MNP to Altel soon.

This post has been edited by elblink: Dec 28 2015, 09:40 PM
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post Dec 28 2015, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(UN1T3D @ Dec 27 2015, 09:13 AM)
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Do you know Altel is riding on which backbone ? Digi, Celcom or Maxis ?
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As fat16 already mentioned, Altel is on Celcom 2G/3G/4G and in some areas their own 4G.

I'm on Altel purely for data backup and i'm satisfied with it (so far very good). So, I topup exactly RM25 via pinless/easyreload for subscribing 1gb data plan. No need for altel365. The validity for rm25 topup is 45days, subscribing 1gb data plan will extend the validity to 90days (yes, for both credit and data validity).

Best of luck.
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Yup! Exactly as you said. I just called up their CS at this hour, still open and fast in getting thru to operator.

1GB valid for 90 days, balance will be burned. So we are looking at RM25/ 3months = RM8.33 / 333MB /month laugh.gif
or 2GB valid for 90 days, RM42 / 3months = RM14 / 666MB /month rclxms.gif

No need to keep account active to enjoy the data icon_rolleyes.gif
I think umoble UMI needs to keep account active to use the data? like other telcos.

The altel365 is upon 1st reload of rm50 in 1 single receipt to extend to 365 days from the day of reload. Then the RM50 credit can be used to buy data, calls, sms. It is not burned to extend validity like some telco. It's min RM53 in total with GST.

When MNP got free 300MB data.

Planning to MNP my xpax over to them soon. flex.gif

This post has been edited by elblink: Dec 28 2015, 10:43 PM
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Ultimately decided to go DiGi. Went to do my MNP from Hotlink to Best Prepaid at a DiGi Store on Jan 31. The entire process was exceptionally fast. I was in and out in 10 mins. The actual process took less than 3 mins. Quite impressed with their efficiency.

I just gave the nice woman my number and IC. Told them my requirements. Heard some keyboard sounds and before she could finish explaining to me that I'll need to reply to the MNP SMS, the SMS already arrived on the phone. Collected my new SIM card from her. Now it's just a matter of waiting for the process to complete. Total cost: RM0.

Update: MNP completed sometime in the early evening of Jan 1. Just over 24 hrs.
Reloaded RM50
Purchased Super Long Life for 1 year validity - RM38
IDD Internet Club for always-on Whatsapp - RM10
Music Freedom for streaming from Spotify - RM0

Still left 11.51 credit. Dunno why the RM10 for Internet Club not deducted.
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post Jan 2 2016, 04:20 PM

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What is the USSD code for subscribing to IDD Internet Club?

I am on New Best Prepaid V1.
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post Jan 2 2016, 04:36 PM

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One more thing.

Can this free 64kbps mobile Internet of IDD Internet Club be used for other than social media apps like Whatsapp or Wechat? Like Waze or UBER?
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QUOTE(raynman @ Jan 2 2016, 04:20 PM)
What is the USSD code for subscribing to IDD Internet Club?

I am on New Best Prepaid V1.
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I believe it's:
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post Jan 2 2016, 08:43 PM


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QUOTE(raynman @ Jan 2 2016, 04:36 PM)
One more thing.

Can this free 64kbps mobile Internet of IDD Internet Club be used for other than social media apps like Whatsapp or Wechat? Like Waze or UBER?
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You can use it for anything but it will be incredibly slow. Loading Google.com takes about 2 mins though searches come up quite quickly after that, sans images. Uber might be usable. Waze no, Waze chokes even on EDGE.
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jan 2 2016, 08:03 PM)
I believe it's:
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Thanks, got it! icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Jan 2 2016, 08:56 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Jan 2 2016, 08:43 PM)
You can use it for anything but it will be incredibly slow. Loading Google.com takes about 2 mins though searches come up quite quickly after that, sans images. Uber might be usable. Waze no, Waze chokes even on EDGE.
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I use Waze a lot.

I don't think I should subscribe to the IDD Internet Club for the free 64kbps speed.

I'll go for PAYU at 5sen/MB.


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