Walk into a TM Point, ask to add RM10 for upgrade to 100Mbps. If your place is capable of higher speeds, then you they should agree. Else continue to insist politely.

Just take it.. That plan normally doesn't come with free call. I know cuz I fought for months to have them include it in mine.. but they adamantly refused.. The Hypptv should be Jumbo Lite.

Reject.. Can counter.. Ask for 189 for 100Mbps if your place supports. If it doesn't ask for price reduction to 139, after granted and reflected.. Walk to TM Point and ask for additional RM10 for 50Mbps or just ask straight..

All sounds legit. Can request is one thing, them accepting and implementing is another. Last I remember reading is that can only do the RM10 speed bump once. Want higher? Have to pay the normal price as per website. But, worth trying..

Nope, based on what others HAVE gotten, should not have accepted 189 for 50Mbps as others are getting 100Mbps plus Jumbo and free calls. As per my previous post. What I advice is that you first ask for price reduction as I did to 139 for 30Mbps. After that's approved, immediately ask for 149 for 50Mbps. High chances this works. The final step is asking for bump to 100Mbps which means you'd actually be paying RM159 per month for 100Mbps plan. Which I don't think anyone else has and why I believe TM won't allow it..

You already agreed to a new plan.. It might be difficult to change it.. Walk into a TM Point or HQ better.. Try to resolve it. Be polite and pushy at the same time.

If you don't mind, I could pm you mine in kl.. Let me know if you want his contact.

Never heard any beeps from either my modem or router.. Both are TM supplied equipment.. Not even aware if they are supposed/capable of making audible noises..

From this features comparison page, it seems like the Asus RT-AC86U is the better choice... It has faster speeds (theoretical) on the 5Ghz band & double the available flash and RAM memory than the RT-AC87U.

Purchase wherever you feel the most comfortable.. Best prices is to buy from overseas, but you lose out warranty wise.. Because, in most cases Asus Malaysian prices can be as much as double what we can get elsewhere... Up to you to decide if warranty and peace of mind is worth the added cost of purchasing local or not..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 11 2018, 11:31 AM

I believe my previous response stayed which is the better buy and why... More memory tends to equal a more stable performance. Anyway, since I don't have personal experience with either.. Here..reviews..
86U and 87U
Both are respected reviewers and so reviews can be trusted. Especially Blacktubi.. He's well known for networking equipment and tests for real world usage.. Not just theoretical speeds.

Additional memory for a router isn't just extraneous features.. It's extremely vital. If you'd read any of the reviews or did a light googling you'd see that both routers can support beyond 500Mbps. Additional features aren't important until you find out about them, use em and see how much improvement. Besides, high-end routers tend to have these additional features.. Most of which can be turned off and you don't have to use it. Ultimately, the decision lies with you.

I'm too tired...

So now you already know which to buy between the two and is quite satisfactory.. Else, you can always spring for the beasty Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300.... Sure zero complaints then..


This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 11 2018, 07:17 PM

Need to apply TM first.. Once approved and confirmed installation date and time with installer.. Then go terminate Maxis.

Dear Shikamaru,

You can call TM to request..BUT the DIR850L must be within warranty and really bad for them to come change it for free. Else not only will you be charged RM5x for wasting the tech's time, you might still feel the need to purchase another router. There are plenty of better routers in the market.. Just check back 2 pages and you'll see a few recommended.. Question is.. What constitutes "affordable" and are you willing to cough up the cash for it.

Regards,
N.U.

Typically, when you get called with an offer, it's not often the best one. If you didn't accept the offer and still on the 179 for 50Mbps package. Either call TM or better still, walk to a branch and request for the +RM10 for bump to 100Mbps.. This has been discussed many times over..

It’s alright fam. But don't wait till you are out of contract.. That's more months of overpaying. Many here (myself included) are within contracts and still managed to negotiate a better deal. You are seeking to upgrade, no penalty as you won't be terminated.. They'll just adjust your monthly fees and switch your plan. And if lucky, all can be done without the contract restarted. Yes, means you'll still have just one year left vs starting a new 2 years contract.

I prefer marching down to HQ if within KL or a TM Point to rectify it.

Why pay +20 when you can pay only +10 to get the same thing..If you don't mind paying the extra, then it's good for you. Else, it's bad.

Come... I share your dream..

Highly doubt it as unlike TIME, TM is crippled by old infra tech all over. Unless they aggressively begin upgrading works, especially with high-rise buildings.

TM don't care.. All waterfishes welcome. So sad, at least we here know and get decent pricing and package.. Hundreds of thousands who don't know and simply autopay each month.

If in KL, march straight to HQ and politely demand for it. Tell so many got d.. Threaten to terminate and they can sue or send all the red letters they like.. You won't pay. But that if they concede thus small request.. You'll not only pay every month but spread the word on social media that TM is bestest.. Sell it like you mean it. Trust me, the inside manager at the office will approve..

Sorry to bust your bubble.. But most lucky one is paying RM169/179 for 100Mbps.. Which is twice your current speed. Upload and download speeds.. Oh yeah, plus an extra Hypptv package like Ruby..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 16 2018, 08:55 PM

Definitely not best value-wise... package for RM.. So my earlier comment still stands. 6" pizza = RM15/16.. 12" pizza for RM17.. Doesn't matter if 6" is enough for you alone. The better deal remains the 12" pizza.