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July 16, 2008 15:32 PM

Maxis' New Hotlink Plan Prolongs Line Life For 365 Days


KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Maxis Communication Bhd introduced its new Hotlink plan, Hotlink 365, which allows customers to keep their line active longer.

Its head of consumer marketing from business division, Tan Lay Han said the new plan will allow both existing and new customers to make and receive calls for the entire 365 days.

"Now customers have the flexibility to reload anytime to make calls within the 365 days without uninterrupted service with Hotlink 365," he told reporters at the launch of the new plan, here Wednesday.

Tan said Hotlink 365 was unique compared to other plan available in the market, where they offer validity periods of between 10 to 30 days and customers are required to reload to be able to make outgoing calls.

To subscribe the plan, prepaid customers only need to pay RM33 for one year validity and top up RM30 for the first six months of signing up.

"We are certain that Hotlink 365 will benefit our customers by allowing them to keep their lines active for a longer period," he said.

According to Tan, Maxis' postpaid and prepaid market share currently stands at 41.7 percent.

In order to maintain the top position in the prepaid service, he said Maxis will consistently offer innovative products to its customers.

To date, the company has eight million prepaid subscribers and expects the number to increase.

-- BERNAMA

good news

They dodn't say if existing Hotlink user with existing plan could subscribe to it.

Wow..every year need pay RM33 for 1 year validity? When will this plan start?

Still need to pay RM33/year?
Bloodsucking

This post has been edited by sjz: Jul 16 2008, 07:21 PM

really? I think rm33 a year is worth it then reloading every month rm 30

U dun have to reload every month 30.. u just need to transfer over rm10 from any other no. every week, which costs 50c.. times 52 weeks is rm26.. but of cos there is the hassle involved when sharing credit this way.

Is the rm33 going into the airtime or is it a total loss?

This post has been edited by ceo684: Jul 16 2008, 09:15 PM

Like u said the hassle in transferring haha then validity only 7 days and you need to do that every week to stay active.

I been doing with my digi every week and its very tiring.

What about celcom can we do the same as above?

so how's the RM33 works ?

i wan to convert my postpaid to PREPAID.

Yearly pay Rm33 remaining topup value can last for 365 days?

heheheh... to prevent ppl from changing network eh maxis?

questions
-rm33 are considered as airtime also? or it like as registration fee, paid & fly away.
-'top up RM30 for the first six months of signing up' after sign up, must top up at least rm30 in 6 months period? so it can hold only for 6 months but not 1 year for? need top up rm30 only get 1 year validity?
-existing user also has this 'function'? or only for new hotlink 365?
-this 365 is classified in new hotlink plan?

This post has been edited by future80: Jul 17 2008, 11:26 AM

i just saw the launching news of this plan on tv3 this morning...

is it already available in market????

plan my maxis no. only use to msg/call my gf....

1st. Pay Rm33 a total loss, not an airtime.
2nd. Must reload RM30 within the 1st 6 months. [ "after tht can enjoy ZERO reload for the remaining 6 months. " my personal opinion dun know correct o not. ]

the catch is, once u failed to renew ur 365days plan, u have to re-subscribe again n again pay RM33 again.

hope my summary is correct. if anything wrong, pls advise.

Overall, I see the plan is real lousy!!! Yeah, it is good to have a longer period of validity. But so what? That will cost some amount also, why can't they give us free?

Overall, still losing to other country. Real disappointing!!!

i was like expecting reload once can last for 1 year. haha.

is it the same in the other country? how it works in other country???

Singapore:
Starter pack, validity 1 year.
After reload, 6 months.

This post has been edited by Joshua_0718: Jul 17 2008, 01:42 PM

Hoho, sucessfully switched to Hotlink 365. Validity will extend in 36 hrs

Anyway, if after the 1 year period, what happens next? re-press the *108*6# thing again?

and WTF? i din read the note about needing to topup in the next 6 months .. it isn`t called 365 leh like that, can just call hotlink183 =.=

edit 2nd : oh isit just reload rm 30 in the next 6 month? well thats fine with me

correct me in anyway, in a hurry and no time to read through in detail

This post has been edited by pipedream: Jul 17 2008, 01:52 PM

Ya

Activation will cost RM 33 yearly (minus from User account)

and within first 6 months you have to topup at least Rm30 (cumulative),
which means this rm30 will be your talktime for the whole year if you are the save types, because you need talktime to call also.

This plan is good for students

I just "bought" this feature with my numerous amount of credit in my account. The credit has been deducted and the feature will be available within 36 hours. I thought it was instantanteous but the money has been deducted first!

complaint la, may be they can give you free

yeah,i also think this plan very worth then reload each month but dont use.just call and sms
but how "worth" actual?

Complain? What to complain? They just rebutted that you just have to wait for it.

Nice plan but lousy execution by maxis . I think Digi will come up with a better concept at a cheaper price. I hope they do cause it would seriously glue Maxshit's Maxis' Mouth.

Oh yeah , I am a maxis user too.. Waiting for the number portability and voila , I'll switch to DiGi !

I hope DiGi could come something similar faster.

MNP is going to be delayed most likely since our big telco brother, Celcom might not able to meet the commited launch date.

All mobile Telcos will have to comply with the MCMC's new directive that they must introduce new prepaid packages with longer validity periods at least 180 days.
Lets just wait for the Celcom, Digi, Happy, U mobile new packages before paying Hotlink RM33 buta buta.

I won't call it pay blindly. I have DiGi and X-pax with me too.

Too bad i am only using Maxis line

Anyway this plan is good for me , since i seldom call out or sms ppl

but too many "catches" though, can`t they just make 1 plan that totally transparent and nice?

this is bad it benefits those ppl that buy those VVIP no and sell.

i bet Digi will come out something cheaper in different way instead of RM33.

We will

Wow...DiGi coverage is here...

Correct correct correct... u look like Digi and sound like Digi too. any insider info to leak here ??

lol expensive.hav to pay $33 one year and $30 first six months sign up.

Please tell digi to slash their Unlimited broadband plan to RM 39.90 a month.

My account is updated. Expiry date is extended to next year.

@ david serious? How do we get that?

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Added on July 18, 2008, 8:47 pmNvm i just found out how

Have a min credit of RM 33 then type tis code in *108*6#

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Jul 18 2008, 08:47 PM

Ha! Ha! It's new plan from Hotlink - Hotlink365.

I don't call it a plan, more like a feature.

this new plan very confusing..
just to make more money..

still prefer the prepaid hotlink plan...

nice plan , maxis can one shoot charge all customer RM33.00

but this plan is good for us too.

for me , every month need top up RM30.00

then one year become RM360.

if change to this plan , it become RM33.00+ RM30.00+RM30.00

==RM93.00 only ....

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Added on July 21, 2008, 1:06 pmi believe DIGI will come out a new plan for it......

This post has been edited by 1668: Jul 21 2008, 01:06 PM

DiGi just launch their new postpaid plan. So, have to wait for DiGi to launch another new promotion in few months time...

hehehe... i subscribed already... i no need reload till next year..

actually good for me.. bcs keep reloading til so high amount and seldom used just to keep line active...

not like that.. RM33 + RM30 only...(first 6 months... the next 6 months no need) = RM63 per year

Not bad~!!! Lots of people that don't need RM30 a month would be happy.

But I wouldn't pay this feature for RM33, it is should be given free

it is good for people who seldom use their hotlink number. For those who reload frequently, no need to waste RM33 to pay for a year's validity.

yaya.

Now Maxis is the trendsetter.. No worries. Digi will come out one soon enough.. Celcom.. No one cares about XPax XD

Mind to explain this more? I thought it should be we pay RM33 for a year validity, then only reload RM30 within 6 months, no?

I seldom use my hotlink number due to I am in Singapore working now. Tell you what, hotlink give me better reward and keep 'urging' me to reward with min top up of RM10 only. 1 more thing, I reload in Singapore, auto extend to 6 months validity. Starter pack is 1 year validity

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Added on July 21, 2008, 4:16 pmI care I care.. Cause I am using their uni xpax. Miss their rate

This post has been edited by Joshua_0718: Jul 21 2008, 04:16 PM

please remember it duct rm 33 <--- for the first 6 months then u need reload rm 30 for the other 6 months to stay active so means you need put some credit into your hp first

Heavy users will definitely use more than RM100 within a 100 day validity period. That is to say, they will reload before the 100-day grace period, and their validity will be extended everytime after reload.

Paying another RM33 to get 1 year validity for heavy users will mean they just throw away RM33 for nothing.

For more info on HOTLINK 365

http://www.hotlink.com.my/web/portal/hotli...seDefaultDesc=0


Q1: What is Hotlink 365?

A: Hotlink 365 is Malaysia's first one-year active prepaid plan. For 365 validity days (one year) you won't have to top up your account to maintain an active mobile phone line. You can SMS and make outgoing calls simply by topping up your airtime credits when you desire within this time period.

Q2: What does Hotlink 365 offer compared to Hotlink Plan?

A: Upon subscribing to Hotlink 365, you will enjoy 365 validity days instead of the standard validity days you receive from each top up made on Hotlink Plan (e.g. top up RM10 and only get 10 validity days).

Q3: How do I subscribe to Hotlink 365? How much will I be charged?

A: For new customers:
Activate a new Hotlink starter pack
Top up to ensure a minimum credit of RM33 is in your account
Dial *108*6#


Existing customers:
Top up to ensure a minimum credit of RM33 is in your account
Dial *108*6#


Note: For existing customers, please ensure that your account is active

Once your subscription is successful, a non-returnable subscription fee of RM33 will be deducted from your account.

Q4: If I subscribe to Hotlink 365, what will be my call and SMS rates?

A: Hotlink 365 gives you the best call and SMS rates similar to our current best rate plan, which is Hotlink Plan.

Call rates SMS Rates
Normal With RM30 top up or more
(valid for 30days)
Activ10 15sen/min 15sen/min 1sen/SMS
Hotlink to same network 39sen/min 36sen/min 7sen/SMS
Hotlink to different network 49sen/min 36sen/min 15sen/SMS



Q5: I'm an existing Hotlink customer. If I subscribe to Hotlink 365, will I maintain my promotional free talktime/SMS/points from my current plan?

A: Yes. You will maintain your promotional free talktime/SMS/points from your previous plan.

Q6: I've subscribed to Hotlink 365. But after using it for 3 months, I want to switch back to my old plan or to another plan. Can I do so?

A: No. You cannot migrate to any other plans until your Hotlink 365 expires. Your Hotlink 365 will only expire for the following reasons:

a) Failure to fulfill the accumulated top up condition of RM30 in the first six months of the subscription
b) Failure to renew your Hotlink 365 when the 365 validity days are over.

Note: You'll be auto-switched to Hotlink Plan when your Hotlink 365 subscription expires.

CONDITIONS

Q1: Is there a condition I need to meet during my subscription to Hotlink 365?

A: Yes. You will need to accumulate top up of RM30 or more in the first six months of your 365 validity days. (e.g. a minimum of RM5 x 6 months or RM10 x 3 months).

Q2: I've subscribed to Hotlink 365. But I did not accumulate RM30 or more top up credits in the first six months of my 365 validity days. What will happen?

A: If you did not fulfill the condition by Day 180, your Hotlink 365 subscription (and the remaining 180 validity days) will expire immediately. After that, you will be auto-switched to Hotlink Plan. You will then have to top up to earn your validity days (e.g. top up RM10 and get 10 validity days). You can subscribe to Hotlink 365 again by just dialing *108*6# and paying the RM33 annual fee.

RENEWAL

Q1: My 365 validity days are expiring soon. How can I renew it? How much will I be charged?

A: You will receive a renewal invitation SMS 30 days before your plan's expiry date. Just follow the instruction to renew. Once the renewal is successful, RM33 will be deducted from your account.

Q2: What happens if I don't renew the plan?

A: You will be auto-switched to Hotlink Plan. You will now have to top up to earn your validity days (e.g. top up RM10 and get 10 validity days). You can always subscribe to Hotlink 365 again by just dialing *108*6# and paying the RM33 annual fee.

It's RM63 only!!! How many times u want people to tell you. LOL! RM30 topup within the first 6 months. After that no need already.

RM63 to own a nice number. Good opportunity huh? lol

Here is my success story on activating the 365 days thingie

1) Activate on Friday ( PAID DAMN RM 33 )
2) Monday no sms confirmation ( TODAY)
3) Called hotlink support complain
4) Open report
5) At the same day evening WALLA.





Because i am not a heavy user so this package is for me. I am 80% at the campus zone so my calls to maxis are 15 cent per min and sms 1 cent to any maxis number.
VVIP owner will start to abuse this of course for the right person to buy hahaha

This post has been edited by aspire2oo6: Jul 21 2008, 10:41 PM

sounds good for me, but i am not too sure, i do not a heavy user, and i always need to top-up every month to get my line activated, and the extra credit i have, i share top-up with my parents..

Not sure, which is cheaper, so, i need to do some calculation first, including my parent's too..

But this thread has let me understood the plan more clear, thanks all..!!

I always have alot of extra credit so this package is for me but if u always call even rm 100 is not enough for you this package is a waste of money

Can convert postpaid no to this Hotlink 365?

What is required and costs?

Thank you.

Maybe next century. There is a reason why its called postpaid. They wants you to pay monthly

Perhaps you shall consider to do below:

Postpaid ---> Prepaid ---> Hotlink 365

Perhaps postpaid may have better offering later.

If convert from Postpaid to Prepaid, the postpaid line must be used minimum up to 6 months right?

this plan is good for those dat have many balance left every month. then they need not to reload to extend their validity.

this is to fight with HAPPY
60 days validity @ RM 5.00 = 1 year 7 times RELOAD = RM 35 per year

BUT that HAPPY amount can be used for CALLS

compared to MAXIS collect ACCESS fee of RM 33 per year plus RM 30 minimum reload

expensive

but still cant fight happy call rates..

Happy has won in term of fascinating low call rate.

RM 0.99 cent for 45 mins its worth it but remember 1 thing there are some people that travel around alot and there are times they wont be around for few months so 1 year validity helps you eliminate this problem.

anybody working in telco..

i want to know.. how much does it cost the telco to maintain/keep an idle/low usage account valid/activefor a year in the system?

i dun think its alot rite?

This post has been edited by jinaun: Jul 23 2008, 08:35 AM

i guess u wont get the answer forever...
who would publish their cost. it's P & C. even some1 know, he/she can sell this info to competitor.

this plan is a waste of money...
33 is directly debited...not even become our credit... -,-+

that is a wrong way to look at this. Ask yourself RM 30 X 12 = you need pay RM 360 just to stay active.

but currently you pay RM 33 + RM 30 a 6 months reload RM30 + another 6 months reload = Its only RM 93.


Its a saving of RM267 no matter how u look at it. Its a waste of money because you dont understand but i think its very worthy for me

I understand your situation. Glad you are using the feature.
Btw, how much you reload per month? Erm, or I should say how much you use per month?

This post has been edited by Joshua_0718: Jul 23 2008, 12:07 PM

RM33 will be deduct from your airtime upon subscribing to Hotlink 365 plan

Yes. You will need to accumulate top up of RM30 or more in the first six months of your 365 validity days

e.g. a minimum of RM5 x 6 months or RM10 x 3 months

this accumulate top up of RM30 is yours (meaning your airtime)

just like opening a bank acct

e.g. user must have a minimum of RM500 to open a bank acct (the RM500 is still yours, not the bank)

owwh, do correct me if i'm wrong, maxis doesnt state info on this clearly enough

couldn't agree more

i'll say this plan is good for students

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Added on July 23, 2008, 2:40 pmi thought only RM63 meh?

RM33 (subscription fee) + RM30 (for the 1st six month) = RM63

btw, my calculation above is just for fulfilling the minimum requirement to stay active 365 days

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Added on July 23, 2008, 2:54 pmLink



This post has been edited by E-J@1: Jul 23 2008, 02:54 PM

-- hah...hah... ... DiGi is striking back now ...

-- just reload rm100 .. then get 365 days of validity ...
-- promotion from now 23/7/08 - 31/8/08 ..

This post has been edited by bdl: Jul 23 2008, 05:27 PM

so after 31/07/08 there will be new requirement lor?

Is that true?

For new simpack only?

just checked with DIGI HOTLINE they said currently no such thing yet

RM 100 is for 120 days still.

-- hah...hah... ... the DiGi customer helpline staff still not wake up yet ... ....

its true...and its for new and existing subscribers...
and its starting today...rm100 reload will get u 365 days validity...

hahahaha no crap rm33 annual fees like hotlink..

DiGi always the smarter choice!!!! yeah!!!

This post has been edited by stratocaster: Jul 23 2008, 05:30 PM

what a lame copycat marketing

-- ... hah... where got copy ... no need to pay rm33 for activation -mah ...

-- always the smarter choice ...

This post has been edited by bdl: Jul 23 2008, 05:47 PM

doesnt matter , we dont need to pay rm33...chehhh!! hahaha

omg... i feel shame using maxis...

sigh...

in the end, consumer wins.
i don't see any copycat. no need to be charged RM33, plus the lame RM30 rule for the first 6 months.

DiGi FTW!

its not too late!..join DiGi after MNP!!!

but the rate for hotlink is expensive

MNP ar??

it will be like can not see light...

i tink it will be around sept, no?

if not just get a new DiGi prepaid number lar.. hehehe...

The question now is,,, RM33 is 1 time deduct or what after 2 or 3 year usage?????

yes, obviously any kind of promo customer wins but seriously man, digi and maxis promo getting dumber n dumber

first the 36sen/min =,
maxis, wah loo topup rm30 only can get that rate, if topup below rm30 call rate 46/48 cent LOLOL
digi, have to use chatplus and need to subscribe it manually, those who are noobs will be charge 48cents...those who use Fu-Yoh plans..lOLOL can only enjoy that 1hour thing, 7cent sms and hav to pay rm3 everymonth..and normal calls cost 48cents!

2nd the active10/ my first 11...
wow lame, at least maxis doubles the no. that can be added 5->10..
digi, not less than double..from 6 to 11 numbers.

now this 1year validity shit..talk about creativity
both telco copycat each other

i suggest they copy aussie's telco
free 10min calls to same network

This post has been edited by xpresside: Jul 23 2008, 06:45 PM

better than nothing yo...

bro, where got free lunch 1... every year pay RM33 la. if u wan continue... 365 days

How Xiao-com is going to react on this?