stimix, thanks for bumping this thread...I didn't know this thread actually existed. Now I don't have to kacau the WBB thread

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Added on February 20, 2009, 2:36 pmBtw, I just subscribed to Maxis 3G Unlimted (Data Plan Only) 2 days ago and so far it has been great In my area, Maxis 3g Unlimited is more stable and faster than WBB

I always a minimum speed of 384kbps. The fastest speed I got was about 700+kbps but it only laster for about 7 hours...then it went back to 384kbps.

Long Live Maxis 3G Unlimited!

This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Feb 20 2009, 02:36 PM

Before getting Maxis 3G Unlimited Package, i did try and survery for Celcom Mobile 3G package but their official website is very annoying. The navigation menu is very confusing for me Some more, their site all using flash

Btw, sometimes 3G Unlimited can get a bit wacky also...after 8-10 hours of dl'ing @ 45 kB/s suddenly drop to 15 kB/s...I goyang2 the modem then the speed back up to 45 kB/s

A few mins ago, ngam2 when I on my monitor, the speed suddenly drop from 45 kB/s to 15 kB/s (double checked with OnlineEye Pro). I disconnect & reconnect and off & on a few times, then get back full speed

Maybe my area Maxis signal not strong enough. Sometimes my phone can get full bar signal, then a few mins later no signal at all

A few days ago, I got 3.5G signal and the speed was like 130-150 kB/s ...only lasted for about 6 hours, then went back to 3G speeds It was probably a 'stray signal'......

All the details are available @ Maxis Broadband. For Maxis Broadband related questions, please forward it to the official Maxis Wireless Broadband Thread #2

The biggest difference so far, is that Maxis3G has no data usage limits and fair usage policy To subscribe, just go to any Maxis Centre and ask for "Maxis Mobile 3G Unlimited Data Plan". Advance payment will be RM 100. Then RM 99 Monthly

My latest speedtest


I'm glad I ditched MaxisBB

MaxisBB is unstable in certain areas. The next best (a little more expensive) choice is 3G Unlimited. 3G Unlimited has no 'tied' contract or any hidden termination fee

If you're currently on MaxisBB Starter package and are not getting a good/stable connection, don't bother to upgrade

Officially, yes. But unofficially, it IS possible to subscribe to the 3G Unlimited Plan without being a postpaid user If you want to subscribe 3G Unlimited without the voice plan, just go to any Maxis Centre and say you want to subscribe to "Maxis 3G Unlimited Data Plan without Voice".

The secret is out

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Added on February 26, 2009, 5:03 pmMy latest speedtest



This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Feb 26 2009, 05:03 PM

I forgot to mention another thing. There is one major downside if you chose to get Maxis 3G Unlimited...Maxis will not provide you with a modem. So you'll have to fork out about RM 300 for a 3G/3.5G modem.

Yes.

Maxis 3G has no site restrictions or throttling. You can even use P2P without going through a VPN

z610 only supports 3G...which means the download speed won't go any further than 384kbps or 48kBps. If you use a modem that can support 3.5G (HSDPA), you can get up to 2.0Mbps.

3rd floor should be no problem, just make sure you put your phone near a window to get a stable connection.

My speed for the past 3 hours:


I'm using a ZTE MF600 modem. Placed near a window on the 2nd floor.

Lol...you must've spoken to a newbie I've spoken to Maxis CS and you CAN get additional card for data only. If you don't want to pay the extra RM 15/month, make a new account. If Maxis CS asks why...just say it's for your office and you don't want to mix it with your personal bills


Maxis - Personal - Mobile Services - Maxis Mobile Internet

SpeedTest #1 (Frankfurt, Germany)


SpeedTest #2 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)


My speed to Germany is faster than to my own freakin' country!!!!

....or maybe there's something wrong with the SpeedTest server in KL

What modem you use? If you're modem supports HSDPA then you should have no problems getting a good speed unless your area don't have 3G. Btw, you're using Maxis Mobile Internet right?

n73 can only support UMTS (384kbps). No support for HSDPA. If you want to get better speeds, I recommend you get the ZTE MF600 modem because there is a "Band Selection Mode" option.

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Added on March 9, 2009, 2:29 pmBefore you register for Celcom 3G, try and place ur exisiting phone sim into the ZTE MF600 and select "Only WCDMA" in the "Band Selection Mode" option. Good luck

This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Mar 9 2009, 02:29 PM

How old is your sim card? Some older generation sim cards does not support 3G. I know this because 2 years ago when I lost my sim card and got it replaced at Maxis, they asked me whether I want a 3G enabled sim card.

You're welcome

Have fun!

Wow...that's a very fast upload speed I usually only get about 20-60 kbps upload speed

1) What's the difference of this Maxis broadband service with the infamous Maxis Wireless Broadband?
This is not actually broadband. It's "Maxis Mobile Internet" or "Maxis 3G Data". Difference? No termination penalty, no FUP & no data usage limit. Also, you must buy your own 3G modem & phone.

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

3) I'm not sure if my area is covered with Maxis 3G, can I check using Hotlink before registering for postpaid?
There is no definitive test until you actually start to use it. Try taking a look at Maxis 3G Coverage.

4) Bound to any contract?
No.

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?
For packages go to "Charges & Packages". No modem or phone is provided. Only a 3G sim card will be given.

This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Mar 14 2009, 03:42 AM

Haiya...stop flamebaiting la...

Some people consider it a loophole because Maxis did not officially state in their website that they allow Unlimited 3G without postpaid. It's actually a wise move by Maxis to create confusion among users so the network won't be congested like MaxisWBB

As for 2 x 3G Unlimited for RM 114, I also don't know as I haven't tried yet but those who are willing to go the *extra mile* and test their luck, go ahead and post your results here

This post has been edited by ibnuasad: Mar 20 2009, 06:43 PM

This is not a MaxisWBB thread, please go to:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/660593