yeah. that is the saddest thing

maybe digi will bring in this phone and launch their 3g network at the same time?

Here's news from an insider, working midlevel in Maxis. My brother.

After the NST and television broadcasts onslaught of the coming of iPhone via Maxis, he went to get his facts straight, and came back with two interesting news:-

1. Maxis IS finalising the deal of bringing in the iPhones, the only thing is, if any of this is happening, it will not be soon. The oncoming Number Portability Scheme that is supposedly coming this November, MUST happen before you'll see any iPhones around. The reason why, is that with all the Big Three sharing their network into one, that would eliminated the issue of coverage, and the need to jump ship. IIANM, you can still keep whatever numbers you are using now, even if they are of different carriers, and still make use of Maxis's own data service, if you would like to.

2. They(Maxis) are trying to outsource sets from AT&T for their first launch. They are currently trying to figure out of the current 3G model have built-in carrier branding (APN stuck to AT&T only), or if those are editable and branding-free. This will likely come with the need for the addition of either a new lock to turn the AT&T iPhones into Maxis locked iPhones, or a universal unlock, if that is possible. Or they may scrap the entire stock from AT&T and get them someplace else.

It is close, and it is coming very soon, PROVIDED the Number Portability Scheme happens.That was what I was told. Take all this with huge grains of salt, I am not responsible for the spreading or legitimacy of this news.

What's most important is, we can finally get out own Malaysian iPhones, even if they are locked to a single carrier. Even when you think of it, it is not actually locked, when it comes to that Number Portability Scheme. With this happening, parallel import sets will be able to finally get some form of technical support, even if they have to pay for it, since it is bought outside local warranty coverage. All these things are the BIg IFs, so if you absolutely have to get excited, get excited cautiously.

well, at least I am a Maxis user

Even if you're a Maxis user, and you're happy that your Maxis sim card can now be used with the iPhone, and if Maxis follows closely what AT&T is doing in regards to contracts and plans, you may be required to enter a term agreement to be binded for a set amount of months before they gave you the iPhone for use. At&T still have not released their no-commitment iPhones, that are supposedly sold on prepaid basis.

Which is why the Number Portability Scheme is important for this to happen. You can still on one carrier and maintain your numbers on the other. I'm not too sure how this will work with data, and in terms of coverage and speed, I'd rather stay with Celcom 3G. Imagine the already poor performance of Maxis' own 3G being bombarded with thousands of new 3G subscribers using their iPhones. The whole network could be congested to hell.

NEVER NEVER NEVER ... MALAYSIA the Poor Country has been contorl by Kurang Bijak Government Would only Raise Raise Price . Wat related to Citizens ? .......No duit to buy mah .

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Jul 19 2008, 11:03 AM

Mobile number portability thingy don't think can happen so soon...I would still prefer to get official unlock set from Singapore (all depends Singtel is gonna have this plan or not when they announce the pricing) or go for NZ set

String...tumpang thread quick quick start hehe!

Wait till next Monday, I'm hoping roster out by then. In the meantime, can meet up and let you testdrive the phone if you like.

LOL I make the same face when I read his post, ijatz!

Next monday must keep an eye on this thread liao:)

Not playing with iPhone 3G also already kena poison, if test drive the iPhone 3G i think i will rob u for the phone haha.

BTW, u frm which area?

Ulu Klang. Heading off to makan in KLCC now. Will keep this an eye on this forum on 3G from there on.

wahhh u at hulu klang wahh so near meh with me ....can la i see u...
raba2 ur punyer Iphone 3g hahahaha...........

When you see a guy holding iphone 3G and a very thin MBA....then you know what to do....lol

save some extra money n wait patiently

Tension already lol...... String.....ahhhhhhrghhghhghahahhh

string pull the string now...all have been poison...hahaha...

I wonder if the same mile-long lines and queues will occur in Malaysia should the iPhone show up here. I'd LOVE to see it first hand instead of online pictures That's what gets Apple ALL the press coverage and attention they could dream of, without even breaking a drop of sweat.

I won't line up but I will definitely get one. I'm on Hotlink and I won't mind signing up for Postpaid if necessary.

Even if the contract rates gonna cost you an arm and a leg?