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P1 Wimax – Customer Experience
Apr 11th
P1 Wimax is new Internet Service Provider in malaysia. Nevertheless, they are able to provide excellent and high-value internet packages. As the name explains, P1 provides its internet service through WiMax radio. Pretty much like WiFi, but the range is much larger. For example, Wi-Fi network coverage (802.11g or better known as Wireless G) only covers up to 100-150 m outdoors, while WiMax is able to provide up to 50km radius of coverage.
Connection stability
It is stable, most of the time. Even if you have exceeded the fair usage limit, the throttled speed is still acceptable. At least you can do casual internet browsing like e-mail and web surfing smoothly.
However, there is on emajor drawback. The maintenance time. Recently, there are MANY (read: MANY) maintenance schedules and the connections can go haywire at any time. This is very frustrating, especially when we are in urgent need to use the internet.
Conclusion: Wimax is great in terms of connection stability, NOT INCLUDING maintenance times.
Modem usage
With WiMax, you can opt for bulky modem with Wi-Fi service built in, or smaller, mobile version of the modem (P1 W1GGY). Both of the have their own pros and cons.
Pricing
RM 99 for 1.2 Mbps, 20GB Fair usage threshold. The best for wireless broadband so far. If you are not going to move around, then I think Streamyx is a good choice for you. If not, probably P1 is you ONLY choice, given the fact that it provides good deal for decent price.
Speed
Most of the time, P1 Wimax never fails to deliver its service excellently. There are times that I actually can browse the internet with speeds more than 1.2 Mbps. Downloading files are fast, faster than the so-called 3.6Mbps Maxis package.
Verdict:
If you intend to move around within P1 coverage areas only, opt for P1 Wimax.
If you want internet on-the-go throughout Peninsular Malaysia, opt for Maxis Broadband or Celcom Broadband.
Have a permanent home: Streamyx rulezzz.
Notes
Want me to add more? Suggestions are welcomed. Just write them in the comment section below.
TMNet Streamyx Broadband Packages for disabled citizens (Orang Kurang Upaya – OKU)
Mar 30th
For your information, disabled citizens can pay less for Internet subscription. Currently, only TMNet Streamyx and P1 Wimax have confirmed that they have special packages for OKU. In this post, we will discuss about TMNet Streamyx packages for OKU.
TMNet Streamyx for OKU
Listed in the table above is a list of packages available for disabled citizens. These disabled citizens must be registered under Social Welfare Department (Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat) only.
Some notes for the prospective customers:
- Streamyx is applicable for personal application only.
- Minimum subscription period is 12 months.
- Service is subject to availability and technical testing.
- Speed of service is on best effort basis.
- Customer is NOT ALLOWED to change the telephone number (connecting to Streamyx) before installation of service.
- Customer is responsible for internal wiring, NIC card and networking.
- Streamyx In-A-Box and online registration is not applicable for this package.
- For Streamyx 2.0Mbps and 4.0Mbps package:
a. Service is available in selected areas only. List of the areas is available here
b. Service is subject to availability and technical testing during installation.
c. For existing customers who want to upgrade to these packages, new modem will be provided. Service interruption will occur for a maximum period of 2 working days.
d. For existing customers who want to upgrade to these packages and fail to get the service upon service verification during installation, their application will be reverted to existing package. - All Internet charges will be included in one single bill ‘Bil Telefon & Multimedia’ (inclusive of telephone charges, Streamyx charges & others).
- For account activated on every 29th, 30th or 31st, the current charges for the month will be pro-rated.
- If customer terminates Streamyx before the end of the minimum subscription period, the customer must pay the subscription fees of the remaining months and return the modem. Pre-mature termination includes relocation of premise.
- Streamyx bill must be paid before the due date to avoid any service suspension. During the suspension period, TM will continue to charge for the monthly subscription fee. RM10 reconnection fee will be charged upon service reactivation.
- Streamyx download and upload speed is guaranteed for local content access only. TM is not responsible for the low speed of either download or upload of international content access.
- Email account provided will be xxx@streamyx.com (minimum 3 characters, maximum 8 characters)
- This package targeted only for DISABLED CITIZEN who registered under Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
- Registration is available at TMpoint only.
- Upon registration, applicant must present the OKU identification card issued by Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to verify the status of DISABLED CITIZEN and submit a copy of OKU ID card.
- Applicants may send representative to TMpoint to register for the package on behalf him/her. Representative should present the OKU ID card & submit a copy of the card.
- The 1st bill received will include one month subscription fee (from the date of service activation) and an advance charge of the second month subscription fee.
Maxis Broadband
Feb 21st
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
Revision: 1
P1 WiMax in Alor Setar
Oct 20th
Good nes for Alor Setar people, you can now enjoy P1 WiMax in your area!!!
I have yet to receive any feedback regarding their service in Alor Setar, but I’m pretty sure everything is running smoothly over there, since they have managed to provide Shah Alam residents good quality connections.
Enjoy you broadband service there as P1 WiMax package offers the best fair usage threshold (amount of data consumption) among the broadband providers in Malaysia.
It also has unlimited bandwidth for business customers.
What else do you wait for? Subscribe now!
Check your coverage here
Streamyx Broadband
Oct 15th
Streamyx is a broadband package ofered by TM to the customers in Malaysia. Currently, Streamyx is the most popular broadband service provider in Malaysia due to its great coverage area.
Packages – standard packages
Here the the streamyx packages. The following table is in image format.
onetwenty: I have ben a satisfied Streamyx customer for almost 2 years already. I like it when they don’t simply choke my download/upload speed.
Streamyx packages for disabled citizens (discounted price)
According to TM, these OKU packages are only for disabled citizens who’re registered under the Social Welfare Department, in the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
|
Package |
Download speed |
Upload speed |
Monthly price |
|
Streamyx 512kbps |
512kbps |
256kbps |
RM45 |
|
Streamyx 1.0Mbps |
1.0Mbps |
384kbps |
RM66 |
|
Streamyx 2.0Mbps |
2.0Mbps |
384kbps |
RM99 |
|
Streamyx 4.0Mbps |
4.0Mbps |
512kbps |
RM148 |
Activation (RM75) and installation (RM88) fees are waived for all OKU packages.
All packages feature a dynamic IP and are inclusive of a modem and 1 email account.
Please note:
- Registration is available at TMpoint outlets only.
- Applicants must present their OKU ID card issued by the Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development. Should you send a representative to register on your behalf, please also submit a copy of the OKU ID card.
- The first bill will include one month’s subscription fee from the date your service is activated, and an advance charge of the second month’s subscription fee.
- Refer below for more detailed information regarding our OKU packages.
Streamyx OKU Package Details
- Streamyx is applicable for personal application only.
- Minimum subscription period is 12 months.
- Service is subject to availability and technical testing.
- Speed of service is on best effort basis.
- Customer is NOT ALLOWED to change the telephone number (connecting to Streamyx) before installation of service.
- Customer is responsible for internal wiring, NIC card and networking.
- Streamyx In-A-Box and online registration is not applicable for this package.
- For Streamyx 2.0Mbps and 4.0Mbps package:
a. Service is available in selected areas only. List of the areas is available here
b. Service is subject to availability and technical testing during installation.
c. For existing customers who want to upgrade to these packages, new modem will be provided. Service interruption will occur for a maximum period of 2 working days.
d. For existing customers who want to upgrade to these packages and fail to get the service upon service verification during installation, their application will be reverted to existing package. - All Internet charges will be included in one single bill ‘Bil Telefon & Multimedia’ (inclusive of telephone charges, Streamyx charges & others).
- For account activated on every 29th, 30th or 31st, the current charges for the month will be pro-rated.
- If customer terminates Streamyx before the end of the minimum subscription period, the customer must pay the subscription fees of the remaining months and return the modem. Pre-mature termination includes relocation of premise.
- Streamyx bill must be paid before the due date to avoid any service suspension. During the suspension period, TM will continue to charge for the monthly subscription fee. RM10 reconnection fee will be charged upon service reactivation.
- Streamyx download and upload speed is guaranteed for local content access only. TM is not responsible for the low speed of either download or upload of international content access.
- Email account provided will be xxx@streamyx.com (minimum 3 characters, maximum 8 characters)
Additional important notes
- This package targeted only for DISABLED CITIZEN who registered under Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
- Registration is available at TMpoint only.
- Upon registration, applicant must present the OKU identification card issued by Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development to verify the status of DISABLED CITIZEN and submit a copy of OKU ID card.
- Applicants may send representative to TMpoint to register for the package on behalf him/her. Representative should present the OKU ID card & submit a copy of the card.
- The 1st bill received will include one month subscription fee (from the date of service activation) and an advance charge of the second month subscription fee.
Streamyx-in-a-box
If you want to sav he RM 88 installation fee, you can always opt for this package. It allows you to install the broadband modem by yourself. Belive me, it is only a simple process, you won’t have to prepare much in order to connect to the internet.
Streamyx first bill
1. Activation fee – RM 100
2. First and second month bill – RM (monthly charge) x 2
3. Installation fee – RM 88 (if you ask their technician to install the broadband in your home)
Author’s Note
Revision
1. B
asic info
2. Streamyx OKU packages
Celcom Broadband
Oct 14th
Celcom Broadband is a high speed broadband service provided by Celcom, caters for the customers in Malaysia. There are various packages that might suit Celcom Broadband is a high speed broadband service provided by Celcom, caters for the customers in Malaysia. There are various packages that might suit your need.
Broadband Entry Package
onetwenty: I found out that this package is suitable for occasional internet surfer, especially those who can’t live without internet and wants an internet access in their phone. This package is best suited for mobile content because of its low monthly bandwidth allowance (500 MB).
Package summary
Speed: Up to 128kbps
Charge: RM 38/month
Contract period: None
Money-back guarantee: Not applicable
Quick Facts
· This package can only be subscribed along with any Celcom Voice Plan.
· This package offer speeds of up to 128kbps.
· The monthly charges are applicable for domestic data usage only. Data roaming customers are charged based on the charges as determined by the roaming partner.
· This package comes with a usage volume of 500MB.
How to sign up
Just visit any Celcom branch near you.
Conditions
· The Broadband Entry Service offers speeds of up to 128kbps.
· This package is only available as a value added service on top of customers postpaid voice line.
· This service is bound by Celcom’s Fair Usage Policy of 500MB a month.
· As this broadband service is shared, therefore the service is provided on a best effort basis.
· This package can only be subscribed at any Celcom Branch nationwide.
· Customers subscribing to this package are NOT entitled to a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee.
· The unlimited usage of this broadband service is only for use within the Celcom domestic network.
Broadband Basic Package
onetwenty: Suitable for normal (average) internet user. 5 GB fair usage policy per month.
Package summary
Speed: Up to 384kbps
Charge: RM 68/month
Contract period: None
Money-back guarantee: Applicable
Quick Facts
· This package can be subscribed along with any Celcom Voice Plans or can also be subscribed as a Stand Alone Service.
· For the Broadband Standalone packages, customers are required to pay an advance payment of 1 month of package value during subscription. This package is a pure data package with no Voice or SMS services provided.
· 7 days money back guarantee is applicable in the event customer not satisfied with the broadband service.
· The monthly charges are applicable for domestic data usage only, for roaming customers, a separate charge (as determined by the roaming partner) based on pay per use is applicable.
How to sign up
· Celcom branch
· BlueCube outlets
· Online
Conditions
· The Broadband Basic Service offers speeds of up to 384kbps.
· This service is only available as a postpaid service.
· This service is bound by Celcom’s Fair Usage Policy of 5GB a month.
· As this broadband service is shared, therefore the service is provided on a best effort basis.
· Customer subscribing to a standalone Broadband Basic package is required to pay an advance payment of RM68 upon registration.
· If customers are taking this package as a VAS on top of their Voice Package, the RM68 upfront is not required.
· This package is subjected to a one time Stand Duty fee of RM10 that will be charged into the first bill.
· Customers subscribing to the Data Only (Standalone) package will not get Voice and SMS services on their SIM card.
· Customers subscribing to this package are entitled to a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee.
· The 7 Days Money Back Guarantee will be effective from the time the service is activated and will take into consideration all weekends and public holidays. Therefore, should your 7th day fall on a Sunday, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the termination request is done before that.
· In order to be entitled for the 7 Days Money Back Guarantee, customers must terminate their services at Celcom Branches Only.
· The unlimited usage of this broadband service is only for use within the Celcom domestic network.
· Any data usage out of the Celcom network is considered roaming and customers will be charged Data Roaming charges as determined by the Roaming operator.
· Any data usage out of the Celcom network is considered roaming and customers will be charged by data roaming charges as determined by the Roaming operator.
Broadband Advanced Package
onetwenty: I found out that this package is suitable those who want to surf the internet fast. Personally, I think the 384kbps package is better than this one. Faster, but it has the same data volume. You can easily use up that 5 GB per month allowance. So its almost the same. I have a few months experience using that package in Shah Alam. Not really satisfactory. P1 WiMax is the better shoice.
Package summary
Speed: Up to 3.6 Mbps
Charge: RM 98/month
Contract period: None
Money-back guarantee: Applicable
Quick Facts
· This package can be subscribed along with any Celcom Voice Plans or can also be subscribed as a Stand Alone Service.
· For the Broadband Standalone packages, customers are required to pay an advance payment of 1 month of package value during subscription. This package is a pure data package with no Voice or SMS services provided.
· 7 days money back guarantee is applicable in the event customer not satisfied with the broadband service.
· The monthly charges are applicable for domestic data usage only, for roaming customers, a separate charge (as determined by the roaming partner) based on pay per use is applicable.
How to sign up
· Celcom branch
· BlueCube outlets
· Online
Conditions
· The Broadband Advance Service offers speeds of up to 3.6Mbps.
· This service is only available as a postpaid service.
· This service is bound by Celcom’s Fair Usage Policy of 5GB a month.
· As this broadband service is shared, therefore the service is provided on a best effort basis.
· Customer subscribing to a standalone Broadband Basic package is required to pay an advance payment of RM98 upon registration.
· If customers are taking this package as a VAS on top of their Voice Package, the RM98 upfront is not required.
· This package is subjected to a one time Stand Duty fee of RM10 that will be charged into the first bill.
· Customers subscribing to the Data Only (Standalone) package will not get Voice and SMS services on their SIM card.
· Customers subscribing to this package are entitled to a 7 Day Money Back Guarantee.
· The 7 Days Money Back Guarantee will be effective from the time the service is activated and will take into consideration all weekends and public holidays. Therefore, should your 7th day fall on a Sunday, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the termination request is done before that.
· In order to be entitled for the 7 Days Money Back Guarantee,
customers must terminate their services at Celcom Branches only.
· The unlimited usage of this broadband service is only for use within the Celcom domestic network.
· Any data usage out of the Celcom network is considered roaming and customers will be charged Data Roaming charges as determined by the Roaming operator.
Author’s Note
This article is not completed yet. More packages will be written soon. However, your feedbacks are most welcomed.
Revisions
1 – Celcom’s package for entry-level surfer
2 – Added basic and advance package
Sources
· http://www.celcom.com.my/broadband/
P1 WiMax Potong promotion
Oct 6th
If you are on another broadband service, you can now enjoy up to 1 month FREE broadband PLUS RM 160 in savings when you switch to P1 W1MAX.
You only need to show them (P1) your latest broadband bill to qualify.
This promotion is applicable to Desktop Modem with Wi-Fi and is subject to terms and conditions!
P1 WiMax plans and packages
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Cut Now! Promo?
The Cut Now! Promotion is an incentive for you to switch from your current broadband service provider to P1 W1MAX with 30 days free
broadband and savings worth RM 160.
Q: I’m an existing P1 subscriber. Can I provide P1’s broadband bill to be eligible for the promotion?
No, this promotion is only for subscribers of other broadband services. Existing P1 customers are not eligible for the promotion.
Q: What if I can’t provide a bill from my existing broadband service provider?
You can still sign up for our standard plans but the Cut Now! Promo savings will not be available.
Q: Do I still qualify for the Cut Now! Promo if I show a bill from a less well known provider e.g. ABC Broadband?
Yes! The Cut Now! Promo is available to subscribers of all other broadband services. You’ll need to select “Other” and type the name
of your service provider as it appears on your bill.
Q: What if the name on the service provider’s bill is different from my NIRC?
The name on the service provider’s bill must match your NIRC to qualify for this promotion.
Q: Will I get all the discounts automatically in my first bill?
Yes, all discounts (RM160 and 1 full month subscription fee) will be reflected in your first bill automatically.
Q: I’ve just signed up for Home Plus on 9th September. Am I eligible for the Cut Now! Promo?
Yes! If you signed up any time after 8th September, please contact P1 CareLine at 1-300-800-888. We will apply all the Cut Now!
Promotion benefits once you fax your previous broadband service provider’s bill to P1.
Q: Why doesn’t the Cut Now! Promo cover Home Lite or WIGGY plans?
The Cut Now! Promo is a heavily discounted incentive package and thus is only applicable for selected packages.
Q: What if I accidentally select the standard plans instead of the Cut Now! Promotion when registering?
No problem. Just call P1 CareLine at 1-300-800-888 and fax the other service provider’s bill to us and we’ll apply all the Cut Now!
Promotion benefits to you.
Terms & Conditions
• This promotion is valid for all new customers who provide a valid postpaid broadband bill from other broadband service providers.
• The bill should have a bill date no older than 2 months from the P1 W1MAX registration date. For example, if you registered for P1 W1MAX on 18th Sept
2009, the bill date on your previous broadband service provider should be 18th July 2009 or later.
• The name on the bill should match your NRIC/Passport or Form 9 (for Business subscribers).
• The bill should clearly show the account number.
• The bill should clearly show the monthly broadband service charge.
• This promotion cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.
Source: http://www.p1.com.my/highlights/Highlights_Promos_CutNow.aspx (Images and explanations)
of Maxis Broadband, Celcom Broadband and P1 Wimax Broadband
Sep 26th
Update: Read these pages to know more about broadband packages in Malaysia.
Today, I went to Plaza Alam Sentral at noon. When I went down to the ground floor, I was approached by a Maxis broadband promoter, Mr. P.
Mr. P: Abang, kami ada buat promosi Maxis Broadband sempena Deepavali ni.
Me: Ooo…ye ke? Tengok jap brochure tu.
Mr. P: Abang ada desktop/laptop?
Me: Ada…ada…
Mr. P handed me the brochure.
Me: Saya nak tanya sikit. Hari tu, saya ada tengok dalam website Celcom, dia kata walaupun pakej tu unlimited, tapi bandwidth limitnya Cuma 5 GB (gigabytes) per month.
Mr. P: Kami punya ni unlimited. Abang boleh download, surf sepanjang hari tanpa limit. Lagipun, dalam masa 7 hari, abang boleh return balik modem tersebut dan kami akan bayar balik kepada abang. Money back guarantee.
Me: Ooo…begitu ke…
Mr. P: Abang, mari la, isi borang, register…
Me: Tak pe lah, saya nak balik bincang dulu. Saya ni student lagi. Mana ada income. Bukan senang nak buat keputusan ni.
What? Unlimited broadband? Too good to be true.
First, lets see Celcom’s “wonderful” advertisement.
Stay Online Anytime, All The Time.
Whether you’re an Internet junkie or an entrepreneur on the go, there’s nothing better than having Internet connection without any disruptions. Stay online all the time with Celcom Broadband Advance. With the optimum speed of up to 3.6 Mbps, this plan is just what you need to make heavy downloading, surfing and browsing simply a breeze.
They say we can do heavy downloading by using this 3.6Mbps package.
Simply a breeze? It’s thunderstorm, not a breeze.
On that same page, click on the ‘conditions’ link and read it.
* The Broadband Advance Service offers speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. Okayyy…
* This service is only available as a postpaid service. Okayyy…
* This service is bound by Celcom’s Fair Usage Policy of 5GB a month. What??? (Refer ‘updates’ section at the bottom part of this post).
We have to realise that they actually offer the following packages:
Maxis Broadband: Maxis has the lowest fair usage threshold among ISPs in Malaysia, ranging from 1 GB to 3 GB.
More on http://www.maxis.com.my/personal/broadband/termncon.asp
Celcom Broadband: They’re more kind than Maxis. They offer 5 GB of bandwidth usage per month.
More on http://www.celcom.com.my/cep/xresources/CelcomCORP/broadband/html/advance_tnc.html
P1 W1MAX: They offer 20 GB of bandwidth usage per month.
More on http://www.p1.com.my/Wimax/aspx/wimax_faq_ref.aspx
Please note this: After you use that amount of bandwidth, they deserve the right to terminate your account, suspend it, or control your bandwidth. Please read more on the link provided.
Consumers out there, please, choose a package that really suits your needs.
You might be wondering why should I write about this, but initially, I am one of the ‘victims’ because I don’t really read the T&C given by them IN THEIR WEBSITE. I thought it is purely unlimited as my Streamyx at home.
During holiday seasons, there are three main Internet users in my home, which are my father, my brother, and me. We rarely use peer to peer programs and we rarely download anything bigger than 50MB. We mainly use the internet for Wikipedia, Friendster, and some local newspaper websites. Guess what? My computer alone uses around 200MB of bandwidth per day. My brother and my father uses even more as my brother surf for a longer time than me and my father likes to watch videos from YouTube.
We share our internet connection by a Wi-Fi router. So, lets say three of us uses only 500MB of bandwidth per day. A month (30-day) will yield around 15GB of data bandwidth. 7 months of using Streamyx (in my home, which located in a small coastal town in Perlis) requires me to call only once to TM support because some technical problem. Other than that, everything is fine. They give us their promised speed (almost 384k per second) and virtually no connection problem except for the one that I mentioned above. So, I can say that TMNet (in my area) is gracious enough to give me interrupt-free internet access). Even though I know that there are many unsatisfied customers who feel very angry towards TM because of their poor service at some areas.
However, wireless broadband also have its own weaknesses. Now, I am using Celcom Broadband that belongs to my friend. Its connection has been cut off for no apparent reason just now. What I have to do is to disconnect and reconnect it back. Come on Celcom, its Shah Alam here. This is not a rural area. Please provide constant connectivity to us.
P.s
If anybody, any company, any organisation feel that this information is not true, please give comments and ask me to correct it. I am willing to give cooperation as my main purpose is not to blame any company for this ‘bandwidth’ limit. I just wan t to share my own experience and share what I know with my readers.
UPDATE(S):
Just now, as on Monday, November 17 2008, 2 a.m (approximately), I went to the Celcom’s website in order to recheck their Fair Usage Policy (click here to visit the page). Now there’s slight change for their Fair Usage Policy. READ PART 3 OF THE PAGE. It can be summarised as below:
- After you have exceeded the allocated data volume (bandwidth) in a particular month, Celcom will have the right to reduce your speed.
- Broadband Basic (normal speed is 384kbit/s) will be reduced to 64kbit/s.
- Broadband Advance (normal speed is 3.6Mbit/s) will be reduced to 128kbit/s.
It’s good enough for me. But I suggest that they should set a higher bandwidth for Broadband Advance customers. They are paying extra. Give them more privilege. Anyway, THANK YOU CELCOM.
DISCLAIMER
Every entity mentioned here is just for informative purposes only. I shall not responsible for any damage in any way occurred from this information.
Author’s Note
First revision date: 02 November 2008
Revision: 3
Windows Live, improved!
Sep 26th
It seems like Microsoft has listened much to the users’ feedback recently. They have made numerous improvements over the old, slow Windows Live services, including the not-so-popular-before Hotmail.
Among their improvements are:
Blazing fast loading speed. Comparable to gmail. Seriously. Do you still remember the old Hotmail? It’s totally different now.
5 GB of Hotmail storage space
25 GB of Skydrive – free online file storage.
Much-improved Windows Live Spaces
Windows Live Photos are much better now
Check it yourself at www.live.com. Sign up for an account or you can use your current .NET passport, if you have one.
The goodies
The themes are now customizable. There’s even some dynamic themes to choose. They can change dynamically according to time.
Drawbacks
Some fancy users might not like this, but now Windows Live is more plain. In my opinion, it is much more plain and dull compared to the already-simple Google Mail.
Author’s Note
Revision: 2
Cara-cara memasang wireless network di rumah
Sep 13th
Nota:
Artikel ini menggunakan istilah-istilah teknologi dalam bahasa inggeris untuk memudahkan anda memahaminya.
Intro
Pada zaman sekarang ini, setiap rumah mungkin mengandungi lebih dari sebuah komputer. Saya telah banyak berjumpa dengan orang yang mengalami masalah dalam menggunakan internet (broadband) secara terus melalui modem. Apatah lagi jika melibatkan banyak komputer. Jika pengguna komputer juga melebihi seorang dalam sesebuah rumah, masalah ini bertambah ketara.
Oleh itu, line internet wajar untuk dikongsi (share). Untuk mencapai hasrat ini, satu network perlu diwujudkan. Jenis network ini dipanggil LAN.
Terdapat dua jenis LAN, iaitu Wired LAN atau hanya dikenali sebagai LAN dan juga Wireless LAN atau dikenali sebagai W-LAN. Wired LAN menggunakan wayar untuk sambungannya manakala Wireless LAN pula menggunakan radio waves untuk transmit data antara komputer.
Dalam artikel ini, saya akan menerangkan cara untuk setup wireless network menggunakan wireless router dan DSL modem (seperti mana yang TMNet bekalkan)
Takrif
- LAN – Local Are Network, iaitu jaringan yang menghubungkan komputer-komputer di satu tempat yang agak kecil lingkungannya. Seperti rumah, sekolah, pejabat, dan universiti.
- Network – Jaringan komunikasi yang terdiri daripada beberapa komputer yang dihubungkan bersama.
- Router – Sejenis alat (sebenarnya router juga berfungsi seperti komputer)
- Client – Sejenis komputer yang bertindak sebagai pengguna dalam network.
- Modem – modem ialah sejenis peralatan yang menghubungkan antara komputer dan internet. Modem digunakan untuk mengakses internet.
- CAT5/RJ45 – Sejenis kabel yang biasa digunakan dalam LAN. Mempunyai 8 pin. Panjangnya boleh ditentukan melalui wayarnya yang boleh dikerat-kerat. Kebanyakan kabel LAN di kedai dijual 5 meter panjang. Kepanjangan yang lain biasanya boleh ditempah di kedai-kedai komputer.
- Wi-Fi – Maksudnya wireless fidelity. Juga dikenali sebagai Wireless LAN.
- 802.11g/wireless g – Sejenis kaedah yang digunakan untuk connect dalam network secara wireless. Standard ini diberikan oleh IEEE. Secara teori, connection menggunakan 802.11g dapat mencapai kelajuan sehingga 54Mbps.
- Draft N/IEEE 802.11n – Successor kepada wireless G. Namun, standardnya masih lagi belum muktamad (sebab itulah namanya Draft N). Secara teori, transfer rate nya ialah 300Mbps. 802.11n mempunyai ruang capaian yang lagi luas berbanding 802.11g.
- RJ11 – Line telefon. Biasanya mempunyai dua pin.
- WPA2 – Nama panjangnya Wifi Protected Access. Lebih terjamin keselamatannya berbanding WPA ataupun WEP. Kebanyakan router di pasaran mempunyai feature ini.
Ramuan
- Router (Wireless atau wired).
- DSL Modem + DSL splitter/Maxis broadband modem
- Kabel CAT5 – Kabel LAN (biasanya 1.5 meter punya dah cukup.
- Screwdriver.
- Client computer (s). Mesti ada wireless capability (kebolehan wireless) untuk test wireless connectivity.
- Manual router dan juga modem.
Cara-cara
- Sediakan wiring dari telephone line. Sambungkan splitter mengikut cara yang betul seperti yang terdapat dalam manualnya.
- Pastikan anda mempunyai socket yang mencukupi untuk menyambung plug router dan juga modem.
- Sambungkan modem kepada splitter. Line telephone (RJ11) ke splitter manakala port LAN (RJ45) kepada router.
- Letakkan router di tempat yang sesuai. Gunakan screwdriver untuk memasang skru di dinding sekiranya anda mahukan router anda wall-mounted.
- Sambungkan kelengkapan yang lain dan configure mengikut apa yang tertulis dalam manual.
- Network anda sudah siap, anda boleh gunakannya sekarang.
- Jika anda baru nak setup wireless network dan internet di rumah anda, anda sebenarnya telah jimat RM88, iaitu kos untuk installasi modem di rumah anda dengan cara memasang sendiri modem dan configure sendiri sambungannya.
Tips tambahan
- Letak router di tempat yang sesuai – elakkan daripada mengganggu siaran TV anda. Letak jauh-jauh dari TV dan antennanya.
- Letak router anda di tempat yang lapang dan tidak banyak halangan (dinding dan peralatan rumah yang besar)
- Seboleh-bolehnya, pastikan jarak router anda dan anda sekurang-kurangnya 1 meter. Untuk mengurangkan kesan radiasi. Radiasi memang ada, tapi amat sedikit. Menurut satu kajian, pendedahan selama setahun pada signal Wi-Fi hanya bersamaan 20 minit bercakap di handphone.
Author’s Note
Updated on September 2009.
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