for the latest update : NOW NO NEED ADVANCE PAYMENT for iPhone3G for FREE

is it... so we just pay 1500 and go off with the RM100 plan ok already la...

nice, they just updated the page for http://maxis.com.my/personal/iphone/rateplan2.asp#rate

looks like theres no more two different pricing on 24months/12months or RM50 for 500MB data... just RM99 for 3GB data now.

Maxis is trying to get rid of their old stocks. They got the contract at the wrong time. Anyhow , they have managed to secure some of its customers for a long time. If you come and think about it , its worth it (if you're lite user like me who makes use of 500MB data on the go). I tried of thinking of getting SG unit (but then saving few 100 bucks isn't good)

michael9413, its somewhat wrong to convert like that . RM 1500 here and RM 900 there. You must understand Singapore's cost of living , plus take a look at how their plan over there works. Even my Singaporean friend says its overpriced there. Their call rates sucks , you'll be charged for incoming calls (notice there it says outgoing only not for incoming). So do your maths and see.

People just seem to get carried away when iPhone is cheaper in country x and country y. Its a different case if you want to buy the iPhone outside instead of Maxis and would like to save money and so on

huh?

when the Maxis release the Hotlink Prepaid plan for iPhone 3G 8GB with RM2540, no contract?
released recently only?

quite attractive! as now forum seller selling SG unit at RM2400.
better add few hundred buy this Maxis unit, as warranty claim is convenient.

but 3rd generation iPhone is coming soooon...
must hold on first...

if later the 3rd generation iPhone, Maxis also come out this Hotlink prepaid plan, i sure will get one unit!

This post has been edited by o0o0: May 15 2009, 11:11 PM

hahahahaha .. this topic can" ta poh " liaw ....

cos anyone (Malaysian ) can get for RM 2540 up front ... No contract ....No term .... No No No of whatsoever .......!!!!


yahooo ... yahooo... yahooo..... finally ......

So how the Prepaid plan works actually? I'm curious on this part, it's not like we pay RM2540 for 8GB model and just top up every month on any amount we want and Maxis wouldn't make things simple isn't it?

I think it is that simple.....even with your existing prepaid account you can just purchase an iPhone and they give you free data usage for a period as well.

I believe Maxis is embarking on a dilution of stock exercise to meet their commitment to Apple and of course in anticipation of the imminent appearance of the new version.

So, it is basically an out-right purchase of the iPhone albeit you have to buy their Pre-paid package which of course you can choose not to top up after exhaustion of credits. That is why to discourage that, they give free data usage for 12 months.

the iData plan not include voice call and sms? if we wants to make a call and sms the monthly fee will be increase? will be like this --> RM99 + (call + sms)
still confuse

@Mike3300 and PeeEl

You can buy the phone outright. Just called them last night and they confirmed that anyone can walkin to Maxis center and purchase the phone without signing up a prepaid plan, contract etc. You can choose to sign up the prepaid plan if you want and get the 500MB data for 12 months etc.

8GB for RM 2540 and 16GB for RM 2960

@lil_fuzz

It works with the current plan you subscribed to. Your current existing plan + RM 99(3GB data) and choose either 12 or 24 months contract. You still need to purchase the phone too depending on the contract you are sigining up.

This post has been edited by davidgary73: May 16 2009, 09:31 AM

i sense desperation in action

It's a good way to get rid of the old stock and prepare for the new arrival of the upcoming charlie angels..

New iPhones Already in Best Buy System

very attractive prepaid plan...

but if Maxis really sold out all their iPhone3G stock,
then if the buyer iPhone faulty within the warranty period,
that means no more 1 to 1 replacement on the spot! because they have no stock already!
or they will replace us with 3rd generation iPhone?

1 year warranty only seem not really enough,
some more no Apple Protection Plan for iPhone.

i will endure until June WWDC,
wait for review of 3rd generation iPhone first.
(and maybe until 3rd generation release, Maxis still have a lot of iPhone3G on hand, maybe price will reduce! hehe)

Yeah, now is very tempting too. Must hold temptation!

By the time Apple announce third-generation, Maxis would still have stocks so don't worry.

---

Added on May 16, 2009, 12:36 pmSo even the current prepaid users won't get 500MB free data unless they sign up for a new one? That is not good.

This post has been edited by Mike3300: May 16 2009, 12:36 PM

if doesn't have any existing plan? want to subcribe new plan.. how?
The RM99 (3GB Data) include voice and sms?

no..it ties up wit ur current value plan or any other maxis plans.

just take a minimum Value 50 + RM 99 [ 3gb ] = iphone3G will be Rm 1700

can take the Value First plan?

1 good point buying SG set is can disable data access @ cellular data network from menu.
maxis set is disabled to access this function.

if u using maxis SIM, sure u hammer with data charges, if u not taking iValue/data plan which bundled with free data.

juz sharing my exp, n i'm using SG set but i got free data 500MB/mth bcoz i signed up iphone on behalf for fren to get iphone

Provided if you jailbreak and over-write the carrier file , you can disable data services , if you want to...