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TSssawkl
post Jun 14 2021, 11:30 AM, updated 3y ago

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Hi.

I'm looking into subscribing data plan for my parent.

At the moment they already have unifi at home.

Being old and tech illiterate, I plan to get unlimited package to avoid any disruption in case they overuse data/calls. As you know it's tough trying to troubleshoot their phone problem via the phone rclxub.gif

So any suggestion on cheapest and least hassle service provider?

Thanks.


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post Jun 14 2021, 11:33 AM

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Change to Maxis fibre + mobile. u be main, ur parents use the RM45 sub... unlimited.

This post has been edited by popopi: Jun 14 2021, 11:33 AM
johnsdoes
post Jun 14 2021, 11:36 AM

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QUOTE(popopi @ Jun 14 2021, 11:33 AM)
Change to Maxis fibre + mobile. u be main, ur parents use the RM45 sub... unlimited.
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either this.
or rm30 umobile GX30, unlimited.
TSssawkl
post Jun 14 2021, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(popopi @ Jun 14 2021, 11:33 AM)
Change to Maxis fibre + mobile. u be main, ur parents use the RM45 sub... unlimited.
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I'm currently on this. the package already fully utilize by my 4 family members.

Parent's home dont have maxis fibre.
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post Jun 14 2021, 11:39 AM

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QUOTE(ssawkl @ Jun 14 2021, 11:30 AM)
Hi.

I'm looking into subscribing data plan for my parent.

At the moment they already have unifi at home.

Being old and tech illiterate, I plan to get unlimited package to avoid any disruption in case they overuse data/calls. As you know it's tough trying to troubleshoot their phone problem via the phone  rclxub.gif

So any suggestion on cheapest and least hassle service provider?

Thanks.
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I subscribed hotlink unlimited prepaid for my parent.

The cons is it is a prepaid so every month needed to reload

https://www.hotlink.com.my/en/plan/mobile-internet-pass/
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post Jun 14 2021, 11:46 AM

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you mentioned your parents already using Unifi at home right?
maybe can consider taking up their Rm59 unlimited mobile plan when you link home internet with mobile plan together.

Support wise i assume all operators are the same.. all failed.
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post Jun 14 2021, 11:51 AM

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QUOTE(MasBoleh! @ Jun 14 2021, 11:39 AM)
I subscribed hotlink unlimited prepaid for my parent.

The cons is it is a prepaid so every month needed to reload

https://www.hotlink.com.my/en/plan/mobile-internet-pass/
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i'm thinking of this also ... normal internet for 1 month varies for each month .. depend on their promotion ...
sometime .. 2 gb for rm15 a month, this month 3.5gb for rm18 ... cost of phone call varies .. between 20-30 rm per month.

so if take hotlink .. it will so call unlimited ... call / sms .. internet speed ... 3 Mbps ... rm35 .. look like a good deal for my mom.

but now .. with whatapps call .. can reduce phone call bill.
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post Jun 15 2021, 03:34 AM

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QUOTE(mazmanms @ Jun 14 2021, 11:51 AM)
i'm thinking of this also ... normal internet for 1 month varies for each month .. depend on their promotion ...
sometime .. 2 gb for rm15 a month, this month 3.5gb for rm18 ... cost of phone call varies .. between 20-30 rm per month.

so if take hotlink .. it will so call unlimited ... call / sms .. internet speed ... 3 Mbps ... rm35 .. look like a good deal for my mom.

but now .. with whatapps call .. can reduce phone call bill.
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Yep, my parent house don’t have internet, so for my parent, having an unlimited internet is crucial

I subscribed the rm 45 plan for them. So they can stream YouTube whole day or video call me
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post Jun 15 2021, 06:15 AM

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The thing that made my parent cancel all mobile subscription was because many times, over and over again, kena scam RM2.50 SMS (prepaid) or Internet Purchase (postpaid) daily. My parents dunno how to check all this one. Just know how to make calls.

After report, kena again after a few months.
And you won't get back your money.
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post Jun 15 2021, 06:39 AM

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why not just take the cheapest postpaid plan eg: Digi postpaid 40 or just go the prepaid route.
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post Jun 15 2021, 08:13 AM

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Take something thats under postpaid less hassle on needing to topup/repurchase plans. Plus you can over pay at first no need to think for half a year
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post Jun 15 2021, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(MasBoleh! @ Jun 15 2021, 03:34 AM)
Yep, my parent house don’t have internet, so for my parent, having an unlimited internet is crucial

I subscribed the rm 45 plan for them. So they can stream YouTube whole day or video call me
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rm45 .. 6 Mbps .. compare to rm35 ... 3 Mbps ..

just thinking if 3 Mbps is good enough for at least whatapps call or not ...

mobile line speed to subjective.
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post Jun 15 2021, 10:58 AM

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if solely for phone calls and sms can try the xox 28 months validity
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QUOTE(mazmanms @ Jun 15 2021, 09:52 AM)
rm45 .. 6 Mbps .. compare to rm35 ... 3 Mbps ..

just thinking if 3 Mbps is good enough for at least whatapps call or not ...

mobile line speed to subjective.
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Erm, I don’t mind paying the rm10 extra for them to stream YouTube smoothly.

I understand how frustration I will be when my YouTube keep on buffering.

Video call so far ok in 6mbps . Smooth

Anyone using 3mbps can give us some insight?
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post Jun 15 2021, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(johnsdoes @ Jun 14 2021, 11:36 AM)
either this.
or rm30 umobile GX30, unlimited.
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This win. GX38 better.
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post Jun 15 2021, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(homerthewhopper @ Jun 15 2021, 10:58 AM)
if solely for phone calls and sms can try the xox 28 months validity
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Yes..and even internet can buy 10GB season pass..last as long as the validity.

And the best part is that, this can do remote control (purchase pass, check validity, reload) all via the web selfcare portal also smile.gif
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post Jun 16 2021, 12:38 AM

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U mobile GX38
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post Jun 16 2021, 01:47 AM

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Check coverage first. My parents in kampung all use Umobile gx50
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post Jun 16 2021, 07:54 PM

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I agree that better to check is the simcard access to 4G, cause if is 3G even unlimited also the line is slow then later parent complain why so slow
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post Jun 18 2021, 08:30 PM

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QUOTE(kimsun @ Jun 17 2021, 07:59 PM)
Wait isn't that everyone is using 4G now? Then it should be the telco problem, I don't think have something to do with the 3 or 4G
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Telco are now slowly shutting down 3G therefore better switch 4G for better internet experience
also Celcom now is giving free simcard and phone

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