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Maxis Broadband
Maxis Broadband is a broadband service provided by Maxis. Coverage is available in most populated areas in Malaysia. There are wireless broadband and wired broadband available, but since wireless broadband is the most used, we are going to give you information about wireless broadband packages only.
A little note on wired broadband
Maxis also offers wired broadband, only at selected areas, such as Section 9 Shah Alam. More flexibility and freedom can be achieved if you subscribe the wireless broadband compared to the wired one.
Coverage
Maxis Broadband covers most areas in Malaysia, with densely populated places are covered by HSDPA, some other WCDMA and EDGE. Other parts, GPRS can still cater for your internet needs.
Package Set #1: Monthly Device Packages
There are four packages together in ‘monthly device’ packages’, with all of them offer free modem for the customers. Recommended for people who want to use internet a lot, especially the 12 GB package. VOLUME QUOTA: Fair usage threshold of the package. It means if you subscribe to 1.5 GB package, you are eligible to use up to 1.5 GB worth of data for downloading and uploading.
1.5 GB Package
3 GB package
6 GB package
12 GB package
Package Set #2: Bundled package
| Package | Volume Quota (per month) |
Price (per month) |
Free modem |
| 2 GB Home Value | 2GB | RM 48 (Free access for first two months) |
Bulky modem (ZTE modem) |
| 2 GB Mobile Value | 2 GB | RM 68 (Free access for first one month) | Huawei E220 USB modem |
Package Set #3: No-device package
For no device packages, you will only get a Maxis SIM card. You have to use your own modem to surf the Internet.
| *** No Device Package | Normal Price(RM/mth) | Direct Debit Rebate(RM/mth) * | Peak Speed | Volume Quota |
| Advanced Lite | RM78 | RM10 rebate x 12 successful transactions *Rebate starts on Month 2 |
No speed capping (up to 7.2. Mbps) | 2GB |
| *Advanced Lite Youth | RM48 | N/A | No Speed capping | 2GB |
* Advanced Lite Youth Package – Terms and Conditions
- Customers who sign up MUST be between 18 – 25 years old
- Bolt On & Direct Debit rebates are not applicable for the Advanced Lite Youth Package
*** No Device Package Rebate is applicable from Month 2 – Month 12. Got questions? Take a look at their FAQ. Terms and Conditions apply.
For more, ask Maxis about the No Device Package at 1 800 82 2000.
Source: http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/broadband/broadband_wireless_sim_card.asp
Package Set #4: Weekly/daily broadband
Weekly and daily broadband packages are also available for users who use the internet occasionally. This package comes in prepaid, and you have to subscribe first before you can surf.
Weekly Broadband
Daily Broadband
Author’s Note
Picture credit: http://maxis.com.my/personal/broadband/wireless_allplans.asp
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