what link is that 

Wait for celcom/digi to bring in with cheaper rates? Lol..

Actually on reflection, the 6 month contract thing is really not that bad if you're an existing Maxis Value Plus subscriber.

Pick any of the normal Maxis Value Plus plans or if you're already on their plan, stay with them.
RM2540 for 8GB and you get 500mb data every month for 6 months.
Since grey market prices are about there, maybe 1-200 ringgit cheaper, it's really good value for money cz warranty's in Malaysia + you get 500mb every month.

5 reasons why it is not worth it to purchase the iPhone 3G.

2 Megapixel camera: Even a common phone has 3 to 5 megapixel camera.

Hidden cost: Paying additional to Maxis for nothing

No physical keyboard built-in

No stereo Bluetooth, still no MMS, still no video recording

Lack of 7.2Mbps download support

yep.. that how i thought when i saw the plan.
But after i cool my head down from the iphone in malaysia hype.
I find it pretty dumb though, why the hell am i forking out so much for a phone. It was supposed to be cheaper.
If you noticed, the price isn't far from the pricing of those SG set seller. Maxis studied the pricing, jack it up a lil because they have advantage over the warranty?

Maxis to Bring iPhone 3G to Malaysia on March 20



KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 11 March 2009: Malaysia ’s leading mobile operator Maxis Communications Berhad (“Maxis”) today announced that it will offer iPhone 3G 8GB for free on its iValue 4 plan from March 20. Maxis will offer a range new tariff plans, starting at just RM100 per month, tailored specifically for iPhone customers.

iPhone 3G combines three products in one – a revolutionary phone, widescreen iPod and breakthrough internet device – to create an incredible mobile experience. With fast 3G networking, GPS mapping and support for enterprise features including Microsoft Exchange, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. The groundbreaking App Store provides access to tens of thousands of applications from games to social networking to financial planning and health management, generating more than 500 million downloads to date. iPhone 3G is now available in over 70 countries around the world.

“As the nation’s leading operator, Maxis has always stood for innovation and distinctive customer experiences," said  Sandip Das , Chief Executive Officer of Maxis.  "We are very pleased to launch iPhone 3G in Malaysia as many of our mobile users have been eagerly anticipating this revolutionary phone. They will really enjoy the many embedded and downloadable applications from the first time they use iPhone 3G.” 

Maxis will offer the 8GB and 16GB iPhone 3G models with four new and specially designed postpaid plans called iValue, all of which are voice-data bundled price plans, starting from RM100 per month. For customers who sign up for a monthly commitment of RM375 over a 24-month period on the iValue 4 plan, the iPhone 3G 8GB will be free of charge.

The bundled voice and data plans are the first of their kind in Malaysia , reflecting the substantial growth in mobile data usage among Maxis’ customers. Maxis’ subscribers form the largest base of mobile data users in Malaysia , with more than 4.4 million accessing mobile internet services and sites on a regular basis.

“Malaysians, including our Maxis customers, are among the highest internet and data users in the world; and iPhone 3G will further enliven their mobile experiences with Maxis,” added Mr Das. “We are making nearly RM1.6 billion of investments into our networks this year. Over the coming months we will continue a comprehensive upgrade and expansion programme that will further enhance coverage and performance, including our high speed 3G data network.”

The new price plans on 24-month contracts are:

Price Plan :


iValue 1


iValue 2


iValue 3


iValue 4

Monthly fee


RM100


RM155


RM250


RM375

Voice credit (mins)


333 mins


666 mins


1,500 mins


2,500 mins

Data credit (MB)


500MB


1GB


2GB


3GB

iPhone 8GB


RM1,510


RM1,260


RM680


RM0 (free)

iPhone 16GB


RM1,890


RM1,640


RM1,060


RM260



NOTE: All customers are also eligible to add any existing SMS bundle to their iPhone plan at standard rates.

The Maxis iPhone 3G launch will be held at 7pm on March 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where customers who have pre-registered for iPhone 3G will be invited to the event to collect their phones. Walk-in customers who have not made bookings may also register for iPhone 3G and will be notified for a collection on a subsequent date.

Maxis announced the launch of the special website www.maxis.com.my/iPhone. Customers can visit the site to find out more about iPhone 3G and iValue plans. To be one of the first people in Malaysia to own an iPhone 3G, customers can either pre-register via the website or visit one of the 29 Maxis Centres nationwide, as well as selected Maxis Exclusive Partners and authorised Apple resellers.

Further details about the launch can be found at www.maxis.com.my/iPhone. Maxis customers can also call 1800 821 123 for details on how to book their iPhone 3G devices and plans.

About Maxis Communications Berhad

The Maxis Group currently operates in three key Asian markets – Malaysia , India and Indonesia – with a 5,000 strong workforce collectively serving over 30 million customers and offering a comprehensive range of communications services, including mobile and fixed line telecommunications, value-added data and content services, wireless and fixed line broadband services and international gateway services.

In Malaysia , Maxis Communications Berhad (“Maxis”) is the country’s premier mobile telecommunications operator, with the lead in postpaid and prepaid (Hotlink) subscriber base.  The Maxis Group operates in India through subsidiary Aircel Limited and in Indonesia through PT Natrindo Telepon Seluler.

Since it began operations in 1995, Maxis has won numerous awards. Recently, the company was recognised as “Malaysian Mobile Operator of the Year” by Asian Mobile News at the 2008 Asian Mobile News Awards and “Malaysia’s Service Provider of the Year” by Frost & Sullivan at the 2008 Malaysia Telecoms Awards, due to its clear demonstration of leadership in business performance, brand value, sustained service excellence, network quality and product innovation.

yep.. that how i thought when i saw the plan.
But after i cool my head down from the iphone in malaysia hype.
I find it pretty dumb though, why the hell am i forking out so much for a phone. It was supposed to be cheaper.
If you noticed, the price isn't far from the pricing of those SG set seller. Maxis studied the pricing, jack it up a lil because they have advantage over the warranty?

Maxis is good to jack up price and earn a big buck from it deal to their good branding...

1. For any submission of the faulty device, customer can walk in to Maxis Service Centres for repair.

This may finally mean viable access to a certified Apple technician to do repair work and maintainance on the iPhone!

2. The warranty period of the iPhone is 12 months from the date the device is "unbricked".

This statement is posted VERBATIM, from the said email, so it looks like Maxis knows of the hanky-panky jailbreaking process going around. Although their term "unbricked" is a little off the mark.

3. If customer downloads unauthorised software inside the device and this causes the device to be faulty, the warranty is automatically VOID.

Self explanatory.

4. CSR is required to key in the details of the faulty device via online to 3PL(3rd Party Logistic). The RMA form will be available online in MIMS/Dealernet. 3PL (3rd party logistic) will then collect the faulty device and submit to Apple in Singapore for repair.

Repairs are seconded to a third party entity, done via online, and repairs sent to Singapore. This may mean that non-Maxis iPhones are not eligible to take advantage of the repair facilities available.

5. If the faulty device is in warranty (less than 12 months) and the repair is covered, customer will get a seed unit as a replacement. The repaired unit then will be returned as a seed stock. If the faulty device is out of warranty (more than 12 month) or the repair is not covered under warranty, then customer need to wait for his repaired device. There would not be any loan unit given to customer.

Same treatment given just like AT&T customers in the States.

6. The plan rates are as per posted before in that table. However, the PENALTY for breaking contract is not posted. Here they are:-

i.  For 12 months contract, they are "what's left of the months" + another 12 months.
ii. For 24 months contract, they are "what's left of the months" + another 24 months.
iii. For 6 months contract, they are RM100 for 6 months, a.k.a RM600.

What's all this mean, you ask? For this, I need to post the "monthly commitment fee" for each and every i-Value plans available.

i-Value 1 = RM100, i-Value 2 = RM155, i-Value 3 = 250, i-Value 4 = RM375

For example, for those subscribing for a 12 months contract on i-Value 1 for an iPhone 3G 16GB, here are the breakdown:-

iPhone price after discount = RM2290. For 12 months, you'll be shelling out 12 x RM100, which entitles you 333 minutes worth of talk time, and 500 MB worth of data. Total cost of ownership = RM2290 + (12 x RM100) = RM3490.

Now, if you decide to break contract ONE month after signing in, the PENALTY is "what's left of the months" + another 12 months. So it would be 11 months (since you're breaking contract ONE month after signing for a 12 months contract) PLUS another 12 months, making it 23 months. Each month, the commitment fee is RM100 for i-Value 1 plan, so that is 23 months x RM100 per month, making the penalty need to be paid for breaking contract = RM2300. That is ON TOP of the RM2290 already paid for the discounted iPhone on this plan.

The maths, and cost of penalty, gets frighteningly heftier as you progress to i-Value 4. I counted, up to RM10,000+!

7. For those wanting to purchase RETAIL, and not prebooking online to get them on the 20th, you can get them at all Klang Valley MAxis and Retail Center on March 23rd, and all Maxis and Retail Center NATIONWIDE by the 27th.

8. You can pay via cash, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or DINERS card.

9. 1 Handset Contract per MSISDN for Upfront Payment and limited to 2 Handset Contracts per customer.

10. For all Port In customers  under Mobile Number Portability, customer need to be contracted for 12 months. They are NOT allowed to be contracted for more than 12 months. They need to sign an  Addendum and an Early Termination Penalty will be imposed if they terminate the line or change the rate plan within the 12 months period.

For all existing Maxis postpaid customers, they will be contracted for 12 months or 24 months contract if they take up the offer. They need to sign an Addendum and an Early Termination Penalty will be impose if they terminate the line or change the rate plan within the 12 months or 24 months period.

11. Registration via online portal and with the Biometrics is MANDATORY. Mandatory document required is a valid NRIC  + any 2 of the additional mandatory document :- Drivers license, credit card, Pasport, Payslip, Form J, Confirmation letter from employer. For Biometric registration, documents needs to be SEEN. For non-Biometric registration, documents needs to be PHOTOCOPIED.

vincent, the spore one i din use, i got it for the iphone nia

current maxis sim on the iphone, im paying for the 99 unlimited, normally one moon, i used abt 200mb +, the most was 7gbs i think, but that was becos im tethering (hope the speeling is correct )

It's not really just them though.

Seems like every vendor that tie up with Apple to sell these things always come up with these horrible plans.

5 reasons why it is not worth it to purchase the iPhone 3G.

2 Megapixel camera: Even a common phone has 3 to 5 megapixel camera.

Hidden cost: Paying additional to Maxis for nothing

No physical keyboard built-in

No stereo Bluetooth, still no MMS, still no video recording

Lack of 7.2Mbps download support