Which Malaysian mobile phone provider?

Angeljai Member

3POSTS

12 years ago

Which mobile phone provider should I go with? I'm looking for the cheapest and the best service provider.

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MikeWallace77 Guest

0POSTS

12 years ago

Maxis : Service is GOOD, but expensive
DIGI : Not BAD service, cheap
U-Mobile[which i use now] : have many good monthly plans for pre paid with internet, and compare to all other its very cheap. so far i didnt face any issue with U-Mobile in KL. i heard not good in remote areas, not sure though

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Gravitas ViP

9040POSTS

12 years ago

Depends on how you are going to use your phone. Wi-Fi is available extensively. Hotlink is very easy but check how long a credit top-up is valid these days.

http://new.hotlink.com.my/en/whats-new.html

alwaziry22 Member

14POSTS

12 years ago

i advice you to chose U-mobile

chinnuabhi Member

12POSTS

12 years ago

I use both Hot-link & TuneTalk. I like both but i would suggest TuneTalk. Also Hot-Link is getting worse than Digi day by day.

rinz New member

4POSTS

12 years ago

i am using celcom Friendz ( I did not even asked what they have in the package = pelan is totally new word for me).
i pay 30 RM for 800 mb datas with several special offer xxxxx... i do not know, but it only last for a week.. the rest of the day they deduct me 6 RM for small to medium activity...
why internet can be so expensive here?

please suggest me also what best provider for iphone, i need more to internet than call or sms... i need at least 3 gb a month.

anyone please...
Dear angeljai, hope it will gives you more options too

thanks

MikeWallace77 Guest

0POSTS

12 years ago

try u-mobile.. 28RM Month 50 free calls, 25 free sms + 1GB internet

rinz New member

4POSTS

12 years ago

Thanks jamie,

will concider, sure they have more capacity for more price right?

MikeWallace77 Guest

0POSTS

12 years ago

#10

what normally i do is
i recharge for 30RM, i get 60 days validity,
then i activate plan for 28RM:

safety81 Active member

67POSTS

12 years ago

#11

rinz wrote:
i am using celcom Friendz ( I did not even asked what they have in the package = pelan is totally new word for me).
i pay 30 RM for 800 mb datas with several special offer xxxxx... i do not know, but it only last for a week.. the rest of the day they deduct me 6 RM for small to medium activity...
why internet can be so expensive here?

please suggest me also what best provider for iphone, i need more to internet than call or sms... i need at least 3 gb a month.

anyone please...
Dear angeljai, hope it will gives you more options too

thanks

Maxis provides 5 GB for RM 75

store.maxis.com.my/maxis/personal/rate-plans/postpaid/surfmore75/p/4SM

kasturiheight Active member

28POSTS

12 years ago

#12

Depend whether u have smartphonr or want mobile internet

kasturiheight Active member

28POSTS

12 years ago

#13

Dobt buy until u reply.i made lots of mistake.

YH Chua Member

14POSTS

12 years ago

#14

It also depends where you are located at

YH Chua Member

14POSTS

12 years ago

#15

Not all network service providers have good coverage in rural areas

safety81 Active member

67POSTS

12 years ago

#16

not all providers have good coverage even in urban areas. I live less than 1 km from Maxis headquarter in KLCC which is the heart of KL downtown and I am unable to get satisfactory voice, SMS or 3G service through Maxis. Have tried to get Maxis to resolve the problem over the last one year but they have expressed their inability to do anything. now seriously considering switching to a different provider.

YH Chua Member

14POSTS

12 years ago

#17

True that!

thumbsup New member

5POSTS

12 years ago

#18

I suggest you to go with DiGi network

danish kumar Contributor

121POSTS

12 years ago

#19

i suggest you go for DIGI or Umobile....celcom coverage is good but very expensive

zen88 Member

20POSTS

12 years ago

#20

I've tried all provider....

The best one + the most satisfy one + the most value for price + no problem of connection ----
RM28 for 30days \ 30 SMS \ 50 voice mins \ 1GB internet

Even you don't buy the plan \ or set.....RM30 top-up validity 2 months long....
Plus, 3 months period time if not top up.....when you travel aboard \ out of KL.

You can check their sales counter for full info.

//Mrs Yoan

safety81 Active member

67POSTS

12 years ago

#21

zen88 wrote:
I've tried all provider....

The best one + the most satisfy one + the most value for price + no problem of connection ----
RM28 for 30days \ 30 SMS \ 50 voice mins \ 1GB internet

Even you don't buy the plan \ or set.....RM30 top-up validity 2 months long....
Plus, 3 months period time if not top up.....when you travel aboard \ out of KL.

You can check their sales counter for full info.

//Mrs Yoan

Thanks zen88. Can u also kindly share the details of the service provider?

Schatty Member

16POSTS

11 years ago

#22

This might be U mobile. Am hearing lot of good things about this.

abhipraaya New member

4POSTS

11 years ago

#23

Well, the major telco players in Malaysia are DiGi (Which I'm a loyal customer), Maxis and Celcom.

Other telcos entered the scene later i.e. U Mobile, Tune Talk etc.

Nemodot ViP

2128POSTS

11 years ago

#24

I tried them all. They all suck!

I have a duel sim phone as often one is bad reception for internet

Also postpaid they all ask silly deposits from expats. I have no idea why when I have a local credit card and they could bill me on that

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EvonSong Member

2POSTS

11 years ago

#25

depends on what youre gonna use on, and as mentioned earlier on. Coverage is prolly dependent on where youre staying, certain place for certain provider are better. Like in Subang area, Celcom provides LTE