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

Call rates slightly better on surfmore.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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