Anyone know whether the 3GB for Surfmore 50 is the "improved" plan or there will be another improved plan?

Dunno. I upgrade to MaxisOne plan 98. xD HAHAHA

Maxis hotlink came out new plan. Free 8gb a month, 2gb for each weekends. But 5gb for rm48 a month option is there. Call rates slightly better on surfmore.

Somehow overall better deal for prepaid at the moment than surfmore.

Maybe surf more need to "downgrade" to prepaid??

Will wait and see what's the next best option

The call/sms rate slightly lower on the surfmore plan though. (12sen on net, 20sen off net vs 24sen)

Yes, I know

Did mention this earlier.

But think of it this way...


Hotlink : RM38 3GB + 8GB over 4 weekends
Surfmore : RM50 3GB


Unless you are a heavy call user (which why the heck you are on Surfmore and not MOP is strange). Would there be a RM12 for calls? That's wiggle room between the two plans. At months I don't call much, I save.

I'm looking through my bills, call usage is like RM5-6 at max. Let's say on Hotlink it is double, RM-RM12. At the moment Hotlink seems better....

but I choose to wait and see approach first.

Already improved plan from 2GB to 3GB

Oops... missed that part in your reply.

Thats it? I was expecting 2GB->5GB. When I saw upgrade to 3GB, I can't believe it.

If 2GB to 5GB, I think almost all ppl will shift to this plan including me
RM50 for 5GB is even better than their previous surfmore plan RM75 for 5GB

Maxis won't be that silly to "cannibalized" their MOP 98 right?

They should release MOP78, 5GB + limited calls/SMS, just saying.

Anyone on Surfmore 50, what's the plan here? I'm still waiting for something better and testing umobile, just got a prepaid starter pack.

Just switched to Hotlink Fast plan. Free 2GB every weekend and monthly pass RM48 for 5GB.

Me too. Switched one principal and 2 supplementary lines to hotlink fast. I think it's good value taking the $38 for 3gb since I work from home using mostly my fiber line. The 8gb weekend free data and free data for social apps like whatsapp and maps and waze is also a nice option.

Not to mention, Spotify premium is also included FOC as well for all my 3 lines

My initial concern was the troublesome process to reload 3 lines if having to buy reload cards. However, just found out that I could also reload online on hotlink website so thats acceptable to me.

The maxis CS was trying to convince me to switch to MOP but I wasn't interested. When she pestered further, I told her to just proceed with my request considering just two weeks ago, I was prepared to port to digi if not for the long queues at the outlet

Yup... the only downside is that need to reload. Especially during emergency cases, and you don't have enough credit to make any calls/sms.

Spotify Premium for Hotlink Fast?

My previous iValue simple Spotify premium, once i switch to prepaid straight away premium service got deactivated. But now i prefer Apple Music

I'm a light call user.... Hotlink Fast is the one for me all the way... why worry so much? top up RM100 for 100days validity... and let the data plan auto renew for you larhh

and i did a testing. I switch to Hotlink Fast and only do RM5 top up and never buy any daily/weekly/monthly pass. Number is still within validity period but not ride on any data plan. But my phone data is still running on a 4G speed (starter pack free data all expired). Until i update the Clash Royale app, then i only receive a message saying my "Hotlink Social Data" was exhausted. I guess there is a backup data thingy even you exhaust your monthly pass (p/s: i can triple confirm it's not weekend and I'm not ride on any free 2GB weekend data)

You'll get the spotify premium is you subscribe to any monthly data plan.

http://www.hotlink.com.my/en/plans/hotlink-spotify.html

Yeah, I I reloaded 100 into each of my lines and let them auto renew. The plan is to renew every two months via hotlink website to avoid the inconvenience of a reload card.

Yes, Spotify premium is included in hotlink fast. It was deactivated immediately when I stopped my postpaid plans but I could easily reactivate it from maxis Spotify weblink

The only thing I'm not used to is the regular messages from hotlink after I make a call and it updates me of my balance remaining.

thanks for the tips kuntakinte and HMMaster

Haha, i guess surfmore 50 folks, all thinking alike. I didn't know about the Spotify!! But then probably won't use it.

To top up, can use online, it's simple straightforward nowadays. Download the Hotlink Red app.

What's the charges for sim card downgrade from postpaid to prepaid? Is it RM25?

Hi,

There will be no any charges to downgrade from postpaid to prepaid.

Thanks,
Han

Not only surfmore 50 folks, but if one doesn't need 5gb of normal data and doesn't make a lot of calls, hotlink fast $38 for 3gb or $48 for 5gb makes a lot of sense. After all, why pay 98 for MOP or nearly $50 to $60 more simply for the unlimited calls and sms facilities.

Spotify is something which you think is a luxury but once you start using it, it can be a very sticky daily app. Maxis was every smart to partner Spotify to reinforce user loyalty to the telco

No charges for the sim change from postpaid to prepaid. Change was seamless and quick at maxis center

This post has been edited by kuntakinte: May 4 2016, 06:15 PM

It's a yes and no on whether hotlink call rates are more expensive. Do note that hotlink rates are charged in 30 secs blocks while surfmore in 1 minute blocks

Technically, hotlink could be the cheaper call option

Also, theres the activ10 feature where 10 of your most frequently called maxis numbers are only charged 6sen per 30 sec block

I am on the legacy surfmore 75. Been a maxis customer for thousand years.

Several disadvantages
- No free spotify
- No upgrades to data limit

Feel worthless being with maxis.

You can upgrade to MOP98. Else, downgrade to Surfmore 50.

I don't call much tho. I seldom even exceed my RM12 (120mins) voice add-on.
Monthly my bill comes to about RM90-RM100.

My data on the other hand is another story. e.g. last month I had 200MB left the day before my renewal.

This post has been edited by fluotone: May 12 2016, 09:45 PM

If your monthly bill averaging at RM90-RM100, then there is even more reason for you to upgrade to MOP98.

I finally abandoned this plan last month and went for MOP 128 with 1 supplementary and 1 share sim.

Last time it was

10 GB, no free calls/sms = Surfmore75 (75) + 5GB monthly add on (50) + 2 share sim (60 but I have rebates so it becomes 30) + Spotify (10) for about 165 per month.

Now its MOP 128 (128) + 1 supplementary (48) + 1 share sim (15) = 192 for 15 GB + Free Spotify + Free Calls.

I'm tempted to replace the share sim with another 1 supplementary making it 225 for 20GB. That's 3 simcards that can make unlimited calls/sms that will share the 20GB data which I can then pass two to my parents.

Yup... RM90-100 almost same as MOP98. And you get the same amount of data (5GB) and unlimited calls/sms. Plus spotify premium.

Don't just look at the average amount you are paying. It's not the only way to know.
Look at your actual usage of calls/data and SMS.

then choose higher or lower packages, plot those usage in and see how much you need to pay. You will be surprised, you can spend lesser (at times with a little change of behaviour) every month.

Btw, if you don't call/sms often, you can consider switching to Hotlink prepaid. RM48 per month for 5GB data and free 2GB every weekend.

Thanks for the suggestions, all with very good points. Looks like I'll need to re-evaluate my existing plan to one that is more efficient.

In terms of calls, I don't really call a lot. Estimated just about RM10-RM15 more or less calls + sms.
So I would be looking for a telco that provides better data coverage as opposed to calls or sms. (Though I would re-consider once VoLTE technology builds momentum)

As it is my 5GB quota is struggling every cycle. MOP98 wouldn't be a wise choice for me. With spotify + my existing usage, that would mean that my quota would max out even sooner than before.

Perhaps you should consider to port-in to DiGi Postpaid 78 ? It comes with 7GB data and unlimited calls. The monthly commitment is RM78 but now they offer a RM10 monthly rebate for new MNP for 12 months. So the monthly commitment becomes RM68 only.

Spotify premium has a feature to download to the device and listen offline.

Anyway I approach it as

1) maxis or other telco?
If coverage, data speed is crap no point. It varies depending on places you frequently go to. Office, house, hometown etc.

Get a prepaid to test it out.

2) look at what you need (like what I mentioned)
Look at how much voice calls you do (within network and external)

How much data you need. Spotify is just a good bonus. Doesn't mean u need to use it.

75+12 is 87, 11 shy away from 98
If u heavy on Spotify, it's 10 from maxis
That's just 1 away then
And u have 15gb(for now) for Spotify so ur data is urs
98 is pretty much good for me now

Been using Hotlink Fast. With the 2GB weekend. seems more than sufficient for my usage. With the free spotify, listening 5 hours, roughly uses 300MB. Not bad.
Regretted subscribing to 3GB RM38. Thought RM8 was a good value.

Surfmore is a dead plan.

This post has been edited by dreamthief: May 24 2016, 10:41 AM

I'm on Surfmore 50. Thinking to change to Hotlink now. RM 48 for 5GB.

Go do it. So long your calls isn't much. You save much more.

U might want to try with 2GB first. The weekend free 2GB each week, is the best killer feature. Now my 3GB can't finish.

does it means postpaid maxis can port to hotlink ?

Yes... I ported from Maxis GO to Hotlink.


Surprisingly, the throttled speed during weekdays seem to be acceptable. Do try it before committing to a monthly data plan.

Noted.
Will go Maxis tomorrow. This surfmore plan is now a joke.

Yes


What you meant by throttled speed? It's lte/4g for me.

If you are not subscribed to any data plan (excluding the 2GB free weekend data), the speed suppose to be throttled. I guess you'll still connected to 4G/LTE, but the speed will be slower.

Oh... now i get it. It's throttled to 64kbps. There's free social chat, apps like wechat, whatsapp won't be too slow. only condition is for the line to be active.

Went to Maxis center and changed to Hotlink Fast.
Immediately felt the savings as I purchased 3GB for RM 38. On top of that there's 2GB for weekend.
Call rate is more or less the same.

I suggest those on this stupid plan to change to Hotlink.
Reason being:
- You get rebates now and then (Free Data for reload).
- No GST charges.
- Garage sales offer reload for 3% discount, more savings.

Try reload from Lazada with Shopback.my. Shopback have 6% cashback for reload via Lazada. And if your credit card have online cashback, you can earn from that as well.

The surf more can offer 5 gb?

now no more, previously was surfmore 75.

very sad indeed one plan too expensive

use hotlink, quite similar, can check it out.

which are using hotlink or umobile?

im not using hotlink, but i see their package quite good.

hotlink fast, free 8gb data for weekend usage. add rm48 for 5gb data per month. if you rarely call, this is good.

Ok

how to do this? kind of confusing. when i want to buy i see pay with maybank desktop 5% discount, maybank mobile 10% discount. but clicking on it just brought me to bankpatner page.

Just make sure that the product have the 5% stamp on the product image. Then should you get the discount when you checkout using your Maybank credit card.

OMG... I feel so cheated now...

More goodies. 2GB free monthly Youtube streaming with monthly pass.

http://www.hotlink.com.my/en/plans/fast.html


If it doesn't appear in Hotlink RED app. do this
Dial *868#. confirm it, the app will show 2GB data for Youtube.

With a not so heavy heart, I have finally switched my Surfmore plan to Hotlink Fast.

Goodbye RM50 for 3GB + RM9.99 for Spotify.

Hello RM38 for 3GB + Free Spotify (well...until this promo ends anyways) + Free 2GB youtube >.<

But seriously though... After being on postpaid for more than a decade it feels abit weird to be going back to prepaid

how long it will take to activate your hotlink sim? mine is already 5 hours. still cannot use. my old sim has been deactivate. do i need to do anything?

I remember mine was quite fast. Not till 5 hours.

restart your phone or on off airplane mode.

just call maxis, they activated the wrong sim. so i need to wait another 2 hours for them to activate the right sim card.

just a quick question, hows the credit validity works? i mean if i topup 100, when the credit will expired? its been a long time since the last time i use prepaid.

100 days i think. i reload on 16th and valid until 24th sept.

make sure buy from place where you can get discount like garage sale/lelong/lazada

oh cool. thanks for the tips. so if i topup within 100 days, my credit validity will be extend on top of remaining days?

This post has been edited by paklee: Jun 26 2016, 11:15 PM

most probably. on my other phone (bagus plan) i subscribed to 365 validity and it extend from the day my current validity end and not overlap or start over on the top up day (unlike celcom. seem every telco also have a way to cheat).

I thought the validity is from the day you top up and not from when the current validity end?

it's different, let's call them "top up validity" and "active validity" for understanding purposes.

badai talking about the 365 validity (active validity) which you pay RM33 making the line active. It continues on after the validity ends.

The top up validity is upon the day you top up that you are talking about. You top up RM60, validity is 60 days and you still have RM60 credit, unlike the "active validity", credit is deducted to have the line active"

Just got sms
Surfmore 50 will be upgraded tp 5 gb starting 28 October
Anyone else got the same?

me too, received the sms around 1.50pm today. Well, good for us~

received the same sms
thanks maxis

Well, since some of us already received the sms, I guess the answer to your original question is: yes, surfmore 50 will be upgraded further to 5gb starting 28 Oct 2016

I got mine. but I am looking for free call time.. not data.. hahah

i use whatsapp, hangout etc for calling... so it's almost free

Yea i get the message Surfmore 50will enriched from 3gb to 5GB, but how about my sub line, still RM30 1gb, please increase leh

yes, got sms also...but sad because suppliment line did not get any data upgrade..still with 1gb

received the same sms as well...

Just got the SMS today as well, I'm happy that now it's 5GB..

Maxis no longer offering Surfmore 50? the cheapest plan now is MOP 98 ?

Wow... my question was half ago!

But can't find the Surfmore plan on their website anymore. I guess it is not open to new customer?

i was about to consider to port back to maxis if their surfmore 50 is now 5GB...

i noticed this too
website no longer show any other plan, need official confirm on this.

i just call customer service. Surfmore 50 is no longer open for new subscription anymore from today onwards. even you change from Surfmore 30/any maxis plan to Surfmore 50 also Not possible. The Data upgrade only for existing Surfmore 50 user.

so for other telco port back to Maxis surfmore50 also not possible.

Then they'd better do something about the MaxisONE plan. MOP98 will need to have at least 7GB monthly data.

7gb will be same with surfmore 75

at this time, mine is updated!


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How to make use of the 2GB TVNow portion?

Hi cucubud,

You may find more information in related to TvNow at our website

Thank you
Sam

But at least it does some justice for MOP98 that comes with free calls and SMS.

Seems like it's confirmed to have been removed. But makes you wonder, why they didn't "force" us to migrate to other plans eh? Maybe there are still quite a lot of users who stick to these plans and they are wary that if forced, people will just port out.

was surfmore 50 customer, now with celcom FB RM 45, I get 5GB Weekday Internet + 5GB Weekend Internet, 50 mins & 50 SMS.

And the internet speed also quite good

This plan no longer exist for new application.

Now maxis cheapest plan One Plan 98

Do I need to subscribe "in extra payment" to these companies to use the 2GB?
Or it is already done by Maxis