all telcos provides EDGE i think (dunno celcom supports or not). but remember though that not all area are covered by EDGE coverage.

so answering your question, yup Maxis got EDGE.

just browse through iPhone thread for more info.

using a normal simcard also can. have tested it on Hotlink and Maxis Postpaid cards.

also the simcards for maxis doesn't differs much, only on capacity and some features. u can also activate 3G on your non-3G SIM.

also remember though that EDGE is still based on the normal GSM protocol so u don't have to activate 3G afterall.

if u already registered (activated) using GPRS on Maxis, u can have the EDGE already (provided the area has EDGE coverage). actually EDGE is a modification to the normal GPRS and making it times faster and more reliable, while using the existing method. So if u r using GPRS settings, u can already got EDGE as well as it use the same settings (correct me if i'm wrong). Yup unless the area only got GPRS-only coverage. And as long as the device supports EDGE, u can use EDGE. yeah, iPhone has EDGE in it.

ok just put the maxis simcard inside iPhone, and u will see the E logo (yup again, provided that the area has EDGE coverage).

mmm...but it is advisable to activate 3G first so then u can use the simcard on 3G phones. the access point for maxis differs from 3G activated or unactivated ones (unet and net) eventhough the place have 3G coverage or not. for the settings, just check on the website.

but remember though that Digi's EDGE coverage is more wider than other operators (still dunno whether Celcom has it). But in most towns and cities, Maxis EDGE penetration is also great.

(hoho...i'm not promoting any operator, just choose on whom it is available at your area)

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Feb 12 2008, 09:09 PM

wow, latest technology, ABCDEFG. I want one. Hope that iPhone comes to Malaysia with ABCDEFG feature

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Added on February 12, 2008, 10:32 pmit will be great if Maxis can provide EDGE-only dataplan at cheaper price. hohoho...

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Nov 20 2010, 04:45 AM

actually if u happen to have 3G registered/activated before, the access point will be unet. if u only activate GPRS, just use net. both are same if using GPRS and EDGE, but the APN of unet enables it to access 3G and HSDPA network (btw iPhone can't access it). but then still u can get EDGE and GPRS using unet APN. so unet and net only differs by your subscription/activation of maxis account.

This post has been edited by LaskarCinta: Feb 14 2008, 01:29 AM

i've heard that earlier version of iPhone before firmware 1.1.x doesn't show empty box icon when in GPRS-only network, instead it still shows E icon. mmm...correct me if i'm wrong, doesn't have the chance to use earlier firmware (hohoho...)

nope, all the iPhone AT&T contracts does come with unlimited data.

opps, the unlimited data is useful though for people that wanna get emails on the move. plus it is convenient to have access anywhere anytime. mmm...but surely, not everyone needs that convenience. but it is great for business people, and also good for students that got their internet connection filtered at their campus.

plus if u r using celcom (no EDGE, got GPRS-only) u can have internet package of Streamyx + HOP (Celcom HotSpot) + Celcom Mobile Broadband at one price. so myb the data package can become a great addon on top of the line subscription.

btw i'm using digi, and it is only RM60/month. if u r on maxis, it is RM99/month.

oww...the price is now 44 eh? before this the second data-only SIM will cost much lower in bill. myb the promo is over already.