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.

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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.

Wonder why they decided to stop leasing, what can Redtone even do with it.

Maybe the agreement between Maxis/Redtone has expired - hence they choose to stop leasing/renegotiation is in process.

And if Maxis is not leasing, what can Redtone do with their spectrum? Are they are going to let it idle? Letting it idle is just a waste of spectrum - Unlike Yes or Unifi Mobile, Redtone is not going to build a mobile network, just like Altel.

It is definitely useful for U Mobile - without having to move that spectrum. For Maxis, maybe not so much (they have to add carrier - but extra spectrum is always good). The regulator may ask REDtone to move anyway so that Maxis also get 20MHz.

try speedtest on fast.com, or choose server from other country like singapore
there is no speed cap using speedtest app with Malaysia servers

This post has been edited by mlamlam: Oct 1 2025, 07:43 PM

Nowi away from that location
This is on another location that i download software update, see can 30MB/s



Here fast com and signapore server



This post has been edited by PJng: Oct 1 2025, 08:18 PM

https://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...trum-assignment

Maxis will soon have 25MHz X2 on 2100MHz. Maxis already have pre existing 15MHz X2, and recent news have reported they have accepted/secured 10MHz X2 from MCMC.

This probably explains why Maxis stopped renting spectrum from REDtone.

It is likely that Maxis gets the spectrum that was released from CelcomDigi - resulting on contiguous 25MHz spectrum - Maxis will very likely soon expand their 2100MHz to 20MHz X2 and 5MHz X2 (or 15MHz X2 + 10MHz x2).

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Oct 4 2025, 04:46 AM

Well, that settles it. Will keep an eye if they bump up the bandwidth for B1.

Either they'll need to upgrade equipment to broadcast 2x15 and 2x10 respectively, or just use the 2x20MHz alone

I might it is wireless, it will just serve as a "Guard Band".

You don't need such guardband to exist, since 3G. The only guardband that is necessary to exist is between TDD and FDD

I think it makes more sense for them to do 15 + 10. Using 20 alone leaves you with 5 MHz of wasted spectrum.

So that means finally Maxis going to offer better indoor coverages? Which is where lacking for many years

This spectrum will not bring any improvement to 4G coverage, but speed. Based on such spectrum portfolio, they could finally offer 5CA 4G+

Well, it is possible to use 20MHz + 5MHz (the 5MHz will be primarily used for CA).

REDtone public wifi, iot using what spectrum ?
Dont see special disc antenna

You guys heard of any update or movement in the C-Band spectrum?

Other than the current DNB and UM 100MHz each.

Should be the standard WiFi band (2.4/5GHz).

That was fast...B1 is now 20 MHz.

Shah Alam

Sad for another 5MHz haha

wasted?

Looks like I am not the only one that use Maxis 4G exclusively

Wait a minute, for the past month I stuck with 4G due to Maxis not renewing their 5G lease?!! Maxis should have notified the customers from earlier.

No problems here. Been getting 5G on Maxis with no issues.

No wonder lately maxis keep no signal...

I guess rural area still not getting the coverage. After I went back from KL to my hometown, my phone keep connecting to 4G+ network. Which is kinda weird because last 6 months there was 5G network.

You can verify if anyone else is able to get 5G. It's all the same coverage (for 5G).

This post has been edited by Epic_winner091: Oct 6 2025, 09:47 PM

I am deliberately not using 5G but I am able to use Maxis 5G if I want

and can see the maxis 4g is far more stable than 5g easily can reach 100mbps even in high density apartment

Exactly

DNB's 5G is overly congested these days especially at crowded location like Bukit Bintang

It's barely usable while Maxis 4G is smooth like butter

Still 15MHz X2 in West JB.

The speed of 4G in my area is now very similar to 5G (in fact even faster) - 5G has become overly congested with around 20-40Mbps at times.

4G still have 60-80Mbps.

This post has been edited by shaun_kok: Oct 6 2025, 11:55 PM

Where I work in KL, LTE is often faster than 5G despite getting full bars.

Personally, I do hope U Mobile 5G is able to ease out some DNB congestion. However, it seems this is still barely the case because U Mobile 4G coverage is still not as good as Maxis and CelcomDigi, so most still refrain to switch despite able to access to its own 5G + DNB 5G.

Maxis is still far far superior compared to Celcom & Digi.

Especially in rich Klang valley areas

Until now Suria KLCC m&s only got edge for Celcom haha

Umobile coverage good la but just too congested with the Banglas

For me opposite after Celcomdigi marriage Indoor coverage at my Taman far superior than Maxis which always fails in speed test if happen means max 4mbps.LOL where as CD can reach 100mbps down easily

20MHz expansion completed (West JB) - the speed was extremely quick - by a few days they confirmed to have that spectrum, they started to expand area by area.

Performance is very very subjective in region - in my area the performance of CelcomDigi actually declined (significantly) after merger - while Maxis stayed the same. Before that, Digi actually worked the best in my area - even when they later improved the performance the merged CelcomDigi 4G, it is still poorer than of Maxis 4G.

CD after merger speed increase a lot in jb, usually can get 200mbps and above, meanwhile maxis is getting worst usually around 80 to 100+ mbps (previously at my house simply can go up to 300mbps). meanwhile 5g under DNB is useless here.

My personal experience (In Northern Puchong and Subang with Southern PJ)

Other than my uni's faculty in Cyberjaya (where Celcom 4G signal worsen significantly after using Digi infrastructure, the site location is not optimal), Celcom basically have improved quite a lot in both average signal strength and speed. Maxis has decline very little overall but still very usable.

Indoor commercial building coverage wise, CelcomDigi has really shine except like Summit USJ (Maxis indoor carpark better), pretty much everywhere I get better CelcomDigi signal, (either CelcomDigi 4G+, Maxis 4G or CelcomDigi 4G+, Maxis No Signal)

But in terms of high-rise residential, they both are mixed bag, alongside with U Mobile, some CelcomDigi better, some Maxis, some U Mobile. No clear winner, by it is almost surely that your home fibre Internet is the winner.

IOI Putrajaya, I somehow get better speed on CelcomDigi than Maxis despite Maxis having pRRU (except some parts of ground floor where Maxis deployed pRRU). Pretty much any places else CelcomDigi tends to perform better with its MIMO DAS.

Problem is even DNB 5G is riding on Unifi HSBB. How much bandwidth did they purchase from Unifi is the real question.

Update Today: Many maxis sites shutdown B7 already

That's rather drastic.

I'm still seeing B7 in KL.

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No wonder even with B1 20MHz BW i still can't get close to 300mbps speed...now what they excuse to totally cutoff B7. In rural area, yes B7 bad. 4G+ full bar. But your phone will keep buffer when the phone signal lock to B7. Also, not all Maxis tower enable B1 & B8. Compare to CD. I think Maxis just bad at doing jobs to provide good coverage. Speed now average 30~50mbps at night. 5G no need say. DNB not doing coverage expansion since last years. And, don't tell me i need to subs second line to U Mobile to access Huawei 5G. Luckily im no longer subs to postpaid. It was good before fiber is a thing. Now fiber can access internet stuff much more faster. DNB 5G congest, 4G+ when browse socmed high quality video stuff just average 20mbps speed. Fiber easily the speed jump to 300mbps to load video. Again, DNB 5G at my place congest. 1mbps also hard to get at night. Feels like 5G did not exist. Gonna keep my mobile line just with prepaid. And, use fiber for heavy stuff...

It is now back to normal, no idea why. Quite significant number of sites btw

Maybe they're adjusting their CA configs?

Even we saw news that Telco injected more money to DNB to expand coverage I think since 2025 no single progress on 5G coverage network quality and speed also going down drastically 4G felt better

Maxis signal is been getting from bad to worst...

thinking of changing to other telco if this continues...

just noticed in last few months only...

places previouss which i have no issues with connection is struggling sometime to have a steady internet connection...

It does seem DNB has given up. At my workplace, DNB 5G is near unusable.

I think Maxis had shifted its focus to prioritize more on fibre expansion nowadays, u do see Maxis has started to pacak its own DP and not relying on TM DP in more and more places now

Everything is underground here so not sure how are they going to pacak their own DPs.

I'm more hoping for TIME than Maxis (which you can get via TM HSBB) if another fibre operator is rolling their own infra.

Excellent showing by Maxis at Midvalley. .