i think this is truly depend on ISP and what type of modem to use does little help... However, Digi BB has so called Likely Average Speed at 700kbps/200kbps... this is kind of a warranty from Digi that you will get this speed at 70% of the time... it's a very new concept in wireless broadband and this is good to customer as well so that we don't have to hear all the excuse most of the time. But, so far i don't know how to measure the 70% of the time, e.g 70% of my browsing time or 70% of 24/7/7

Base on my personal experience, so far Digi had handled all my complaints (on speed issue) at a very professional way... at least, they didn't give me all kind of unacceptable excuses or tips (reboot PC, modem, etc)

This post has been edited by ks98: Sep 22 2009, 09:26 PM

HSDPA (and HSUPA) are both HSPA. HSDPA simply means high speed download component of HSPA, HSUPA the high speed upload of HSPA. All Malaysian cel cos have HSDPA, only DiGi has that and HSUPA.

Great to hear that. Digi DSL, possible?

1- Anyone ever use Discover Plan to play DotA? How is it?
2- Usage volume is not affected when we surfing internet ( with no download ) / PPS / youtube / playing online games?

i have no experience on online gaming. However, i believe the performance should not depend on package as both Discover and Explore are having same bandwidth, 700kbps/200kbps (LAS, Likely Average Speed)... only monthly limit is different.

On question #2, i guess you're asking if browsing internet will consume the monthly limit. The answer is YES, whatever upload and download (regardless of the usage or application) from your modem is calculated from your monthly limit. However, if you only use it for surfing the net, then most likely you will not over the monthly quota.

did anyone try to used their dg bb in batu 9 cheras area..... i nead to know what is the speed over there....

i tried it at mahkota cheras when i was there for a visit to my friend's place. SUPERB!!! i din do the test speed there but its really fast.... the network keep dropping (its not in the coverage map but very close to batu 9 so maybe its a spillover from there i guess) to EDGE so at the network connectivity, i switch to only WCDMA & its clear all the way. very fast & quality is good!! well done DiGi!

is it in bandar mahkota cheras......... did get edge connection or 3 g connection......

This is my first bill, view online.
My package is RM88 explore sign-up at road show.
RM10 for stamp duty, so RM98 for this month, minus RM100 deposit, i no need to pay anything this month.

1 thing not good is digi still not able to check total of usage when login to OCS from time to time.
We only can trace using modem usage stats.
I know maxis can check online, at least we know how many actual total usage up to date.

i can say digi bb is stable, i can get 1MB average.
Even i went to some place like out of coverage ( Sekinchan ), i'm still able to use EDGE at least, still able to access email and facebook, web browsing. Slow but still can load the page.

If compare to WiMax, if no coverage, you will totally not able to get online.

so Digi bb is suitable if you travel a lot, or need mobile internet.


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just subscribe to Digi bb...overall the speed is beyond my expectation lo...at least few times better than my current Maxis bb...btw although my place is is not under coverage but still can get HSDPA speed...and not to mention their customer service and sales person is great too...really recommended...

The issue had been highlighted to Digi and they're working on the solution for customer to get usage status... Base on my last conversation with Digi, i was told the solution will be rolled out end of the year (why so long??? Frankly speaking, I don't know)...

In order to shorten the time, i had recommended Digi to involve some beta users but looks like it's not as easy as I thought.

i jz applied digiBB 2 days ago, but still doesnt seem able to connect yet. how long for u guys to get activated? do i need to disable my current streamyx connection via lan b4 trying to use the digi's usb 3g connection?

Mine about 5 hours..

When you plug the modem, if you get the signal then you sim is activated.. If not, the it still not activate.. To be sure just plug the sim into any handphone, if still no signal, than confirm u sim still not activated.

Usually no need to disable LAN coz the later connected will be default route but windows sometimes just do as it please.. But you will still able to connect to digi even you don't discconect the lan. The only thing is, you will not sure whether u surfing using digi or streamyx..

Go back to the place that you registered with
Maybe some info mismatch or etc
because normally BB activates very fast

Mine took only 2 hours (or even shorter as i went to shopping after done the registration)... or probably you can call up Digi BB CS... I registered at a Digi specialize store and they entered all the info on the spot.

The activation should be done very fast... 2 days is definitely too long, something must be wrong...

You should be able to connect to Digi BB network even without disabling your streamyx... but, this is just my thought. i stopped using streamyx once i got my Digi BB...

I just want to ask an opinion here.... isit worth it to sign up the hp mini + explorer package and pay for RM138 monthly?? I want to use netbook and portability. How's the coverage in Bandar Teknologi Kajang?

according to digi's website bandar teknologi kajang is not covered yet, but maybe u can search for digi 3G signal using ur phone

yes

hmmm so i need a digi number lol.... maybe tomorrow I will go and test... btw is it worth it the package?

From my personal opinion, if you're a heavy internet user with average ~16GB usage per month and completely fine with 24 months contract (as many ppl is still questioning if Digi can sustain its BB service quality with the increase of subscribers) then i think the package is a good choice. Also, since you're also looking for a Netbook at this moment.

One good thing about this package is the 3G modem is built in so it's much more convenient when you move around... I feel the USB modem stick is a bit inconvenience when i move around, you need to take care the modem so as not to hit by somebody or something accidentally.

However, i believe the modem is supportable up to 3.6Mbps only... so a drawback for future upgrade.

On simple calculation,
RM138 X 24 = RM3312 (Total you pay for the package with 16GB monthly limit) * I learnt that there is no auto-billing rebate for this package.

If you subscribe Explore package and buy a netbook separately:
Explore package:
RM73 X 12 (Assume you manage to get such a promotion package for first year with monthly auto-billing rebate, RM5)
= RM876 (only 10GB monthly limit)

RM103 X 12 (The package will go back to normal price after first year and after auto-billing rebate, RM5)
= RM1236 (With only 10GB monthly limit)

Total spend on Explore package for 24 months, RM876+RM1236 = RM2112

So, the netbook price will be RM3312 - RM2112 = RM1200...

From the calculation, if you can get a netbook at <RM1200 and your monthly usage is always around 10GB, then this is not a package for you.

For me, i will take the package if i'm looking for a netbook and a wireless BB now. As built-in modem is more convenient than the USB stick... (but, it's harder to remove the sim card from a built-in modem). However, the decision is still at your side. There are always good and bad point for every decision.

Note: Most importantly, make sure your area is covered by Digi BB first. And of course, i'm not considering all the warranty issue in my calculation and you've no plan to share the broadband with a 3G router (as a router may need a USB modem)

This post has been edited by ks98: Sep 25 2009, 08:28 AM