Hey guys, I've a few enquiries here and hoping some kind souls out there to help me answering them.

1) What's the difference of this Maxis broadband service with the infamous Maxis Wireless Broadband?

2) It seems this has no fair usage policy while Maxis WBB has 3GB limit?

3) I'm not sure if my area is covered with Maxis 3G, can I check using Hotlink before registering for postpaid?

4) Bound to any contract?

5) Packages that available? I have my own unlocked HSDPA modem, possible to get any package that allows me to not to opt for any modem?

I think so far for these questions. Thank you and have a nice day guys.

Thanks for the kind replies, I know that Seremban and certain areas in Malacca are covered with 3G and 3.5G but then in the coverage website, it shows only EDGE in such areas.

I don't think my area has Maxis 3G. Sad. Never mind then...

I'll wait till I leave to KL for my career, precisely in June.

edit: typo

This post has been edited by fruitie: Mar 14 2009, 05:18 AM

Of course only at areas that have Maxis 3G.

I have asked before and most of your questions were answered here: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry24338335 and http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry24338401

I didn't ask about the shared IP only, maybe they are using shared IP just like other providers?

Not necessary to be tied with a voice plan.
Yes, no FUP for this plan, it is not wireless broadband.

Yes iPhone 3G can be used as modem but not for video call.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

No, it has no front camera.
3G in its context is for broadband purpose.

Really? Gosh, this is like so nice.

I wanna share with you but too bad Maxis has no 3G coverage in my areas yet.
Next month only going PJ, so I'll KIV for this case.

This post has been edited by fruitie: May 10 2009, 06:45 PM

DiGi still has if I'm not mistaken.

No FUP for this package,

If you have Maxis 3G coverage, it is better to opt for Maxis as this plan has no fair usage policy. Celcom has 5GB policy.

Because this package is actually for Internet surfing from the phone and not for broadband actually. Plus, it doesn't come with any bundled modem.

How did you diagnose the problem because of 3GB FUP?
It could be the connection problem right?
Please enlighten me because I'm now testing this Maxis package, if nothing happens I'll be a user soon.

No problem on my side too, just that it is slower during nights time because of the peak hours. I can understand that. Else my direct download exceeds 100kB/s.

3G broadband you mean? Yes, it has, the only wireless broadband provider in Malaysia that uses HSPA whereas others are using HSDPA only.
I've tried all wireless broadband services in Malaysia and I cannot deny the fact, DiGi has the best wireless broadband. So far, none of the users is not satisfied with the service.

The thread about 3G broadband: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/940231/

So, it is not advisable to use phone as modem.
Before I bought my USB modem, I was using a phone to make it as modem to online 24/7, so I just plugged in the charger together.
Anyway, to get a modem nowadays is very cheap and more convenient.
Though the speed doesn't vary much.

I'm using ZTE MF622. Much smaller and sleeker.
You need the gateway router to do this and it is not that cheap.

If it is capped, you won't get this speed OK?
It is much worse than that.
You can get that speed last time, doesn't mean it will continue. There are many factors that affecting it.
In contrary, you may get bad speed last time and better speed now.
Could be Maxis problem or even your modem problem?
Don't get offended by my words, I'm just stating my reasons.
It could be the users congestion at your area(s) too.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jun 19 2009, 01:26 PM

I have tested both modems - ZTE MF622 and Huawei E220.
I would say ZTE MF622 is cooler compared to Huawei E220.

I'm a user of ZTE MF622.
I'm still waiting for a modem from Nokia Siemens Networks, the place I am working now.

Everyone knows wireless broadband is very location and users population dependent. Modem just plays a little small role.

NSN's modems are not available for Malaysians, unfortunately.
Providing infrastructures for UMTS, HSDPA and other related fields for all the telecommunications providers in Malaysia.

Well, any more information I can't reveal.
It is the service provider that caps the users and it has nothing to do with hardware and infrastructure provider.

Ya but too bad PD has only GPRS for it.