Just noticed that Maxis' 2600 MHz has been reduced to 10 MHz, at least in the KL Sentral area.

Thought it might be some MOCN but it's being aggregated with ARFCN 1300 which I believe is their B3.

Will report back if I observe the same reduction elsewhere.

This post has been edited by Epic_winner091: Sep 27 2025, 12:54 PM


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Puchong as well

Moved around still only getting 10 MHz of B7. Around KL.

PCC is Band 8 here.

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Same in JB (West).

Also 10 MHz in Shah Alam.



Speeds are worse too. Meanwhile folks on Celcomdigi get to enjoy 2 20x20 MHz of B3 + 20x20 MHz of B1 + 2 20x20 MHz of B7.

This post has been edited by Epic_winner091: Sep 28 2025, 12:45 AM

Not much difference for speed...maybe about 30~50mbps...before this can get 300mbps easily during off-peak hours...and, they still got split 4G/5G data usage for Hotlink user...While, Maxis no split data..atleast, 5G no 100mbps speed capped like CD...but, U is win bcoz got their own 5G network now...


This is last month test...evening usually 150mbps speed...now with 10mhz bw...for sure much slower...above speed test max i get just 280mbps...im on fiber... don't mind anyway...now many company cut cost... encourage user use 5G...that is not exist inside building...

This post has been edited by Anime in HD: Sep 28 2025, 04:47 AM

Guess like the reduction is a nationwide thing done on internal system - I was on Paradigm JB right now, and the bandwidth is also reduced.



As you said, the capacity is slightly reduced (by around 75Mbps - it depends on the modulation Maxis is using) - but for those who live in already congested areas and using 4G, even the slightest reduction of bandwidth is going to be felt, very significantly. But yeah, as with you, I also have fibre at home - this doesn't really matter me - unless I am outside.

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Sep 28 2025, 01:53 PM

Actually CelcomDigi only have 35MHz max on B3, and 20MHz on B1 after bandwidth adjustments - they will still have B7 via Altel only (they will no longer own that spectrum). That's why they have to cap on 100Mbps

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Sep 28 2025, 01:46 PM

Are digi really cap 100mbps?



Some of location still very good, download software update still over 20MB/s, so is not fake speed

Speaking of which, does Maxis lease spectrum from another entity? If they have to drop to just 10 MHz, does this signal (hah) the expiry of the deal or are they just test test.

Yes, maxis also rent b7 spectrum but from different company, Berjaya-RedTone

Berjaya huh? Not sure how it works but, are they going to repurpose it for U Mobile or something? Last time I had U Mobile they also only have 10 MHz of B7.

Officially for prepaid and some entry level postpaid plans, CelcomDigi did cap to max 100Mbps.

Another possibility - Maxis, U Mobile are going to get that released CelcomDigi spectrum (?)

In fact recent developments (for example being awarded as the company responsible of second 5G network) has resulted on U Mobile become the largest holder of mobile spectrum in Malaysia.

mine digi prepaid xxxx, better i don post what plan, never got cap. but no 5G access

This post has been edited by PJng: Sep 28 2025, 11:08 PM

Interesting haven't thought of that, also I remember CD having B7 at EARFCN 3150 & 3350, I guess they have relinquished 3350 as I haven't seen it for a while, just 3150 (which I think was Celcom's?).

I dunno what 3150 3350, this is place that i speedtest yesterday,i screenshot after i speedtest, old digi plan

EARFCN is like a channel number. It's the exact frequency, 3150 is 2660 MHz, 3350 is 2680 MHz, I guess it's just my area then.

That spectrum is not useful U Mobile, repurposing that spectrum will require U Mobile to move its spectrum as well.

I use uplink for easier depiction
MHz Owner
2500-2510 Redtone (Was leased to Maxis)
2510-2520 Maxis
2520-2530 U Mobile
2530-2540 Celcom
2540-2560 Altel (Leased to CelcomDigi)
2560-2570 Digi

This post has been edited by jasontanky: Sep 29 2025, 05:27 PM

I personally do think U Mobile might stand a chance to grab the Celcom B7 spectrum and widen its B7 to 20MHz, Maxis or Redtone decision to not continue leasing on the 2500-2510MHz will just be a spectrum wastage, can't do anything about that.