The Celcom vs Digi vs Maxis iPhone Package Comparison

I bet many are trying to compare and contrast among the 3 main telco's in Malaysia now selling the iPhone package. Well, look no further because I have taken the liberty of comparing the lowest packages available by all 3 telco's for you. Check out the schedule below for the comparison:

 From the looks of it, Celcom seems to be offering the better package.  However, it remains a huge mystery when I made this comparison of what happens if you do exceed the 2GB data usage provided.  Also, Celcom benefits from lower charges for the 16GB iPhone 4 regardless of package, but I'd be extra careful on the monthly charges of RM98 which is a lot more expensive.  in additional to that, there has been rumors of Celcom's worsening service in both voice and data although no proof can be provided to date.

Regardless of that, Celcom now leads the race for 'the cheapest iPhone package', and with the iPhone 5 rumored to be released soon, the race to win the smartphone market in Malaysia just got very interesting.

Celcom iPhone 4 Package

Celcom Biz plan starts at RM98 with 2GB data

While most are contemplating the arrival of iPhone 5, Celcom has finally revealed they are now also offering the iPhone 4.

Celcom's website revealed that they are giving the phone away for business plan users for a low RM248 with a two year contract (Celcom Biz), while individual plan (Celcom Exec) users may have to wait a little longer until they release details.

Those interested can however register their interest to know more about the individual iPhone plan here, as I do expect the Celcom plan to rival both Digi and Maxis iPhone plans.

iPad Plans from DiGi & Maxis

If you are planning to get an Apple iPad, two of Malaysia's major telcos are giving out the following plans for those intending to have data/internet access on their iPads:

For DiGi customers, you have 6 choices:

1. DiGi Easy Prepaid (10sen/10kb, maximum RM3/day) Check it out here.
2. DiGi Prepaid (10sen/10kb, maximum RM5/day) Check it out here. 
3. Prepaid Internet (RM2/day) Check it out here.
4. DiGi Broadband Discover Day Plan (RM38/month for 3GB quota). This is the best option for iPad. Only RM33/month when you sign up for autobilling. Full speed from 7am to 7pm (limited to 128kbps from 7pm to 7am, when you’re most likely to be on your home WiFi network).  Check it out here.
5. DiGi MiFi (RM360 up front purchase for MiFi device, RM128/month for 16GB quota with rebates). This is the best option if you purchase the plain vanilla iPad with WiFi. You’ll be able to share access to DiGi Broadband with up to 5 devices, including your brand new iPad. Check it out here.

Note :

• Existing customers can switch to an iPad-compatible microSIM for a one-time payment of RM20 from these outlets.
• DiGi Prepaid, DiGi Easy Prepaid and Prepaid Internet microSIM are available for purchase at the DiGi Online Store. 

And as for Maxis customers, here's a better graphical detail for you since they already released the plans.

The Maxis iPad Prepaid plan

The Maxis iPad Postpaid plan

Choose your plans wisely.  One thing good to note is that Maxis has better coverage, but when DiGi says they are giving UNLIMITED DATA.. they really mean it, which is so unlike Maxis which has an unlimited cap on their data plans.  Both telcos have yet to say when they are actually going to sell the ipads, but we think it will be very soon.

Compare Maxis & Digi iPhone 4 Plans and Why You Should Choose Which Telco

Comparison made by DiGi.  Click here to see enlarged version.

Maxis launched the iPhone 4 in spectacular fashion hours before DiGi did, and many of you are now probably contemplating on which plan is the better. Well, here's a simple conclusion on which is the best.

Maxis Launches iPhone 4 iData & iValue Plans

It seems that the race for who will get the bigger share of the new iPhone 4 in Malaysia is heating up with Maxis releasing their iValue and iData plans for the iPhone 4 well ahead of their sole rival, Digi. I believe that Maxis aims to capitalize on those who are impatient in getting Apple's well promoted smart phone, hence leaving DiGi to the customers which are more patient in comparing Maxis and Digi iPhone 4 plans.

iPhone 4 in Malaysia

DiGi and also Maxis have both declared recently that they will be bringing in the iPhone 4 by the end of this year.  The iPhone 4 which has been bugged by the signal reception problem is still a very much sought after smart phone in Malaysia where technology savvy lifestyle is on the boom.

For those interested to get the iPhone 4, get down to DiGi and Maxis websites respectively and sign in to state your interest.  I believe DiGi and Maxis are both using this survey to estimate the demand for the iPhone 4 to cut down losses due to over stock. Be reminded tough, stating your interest for the iPhone 4 is not your assurance to them that you are going to purchase the iPhone 4. It is just an indication that you may be interested.

Fastest Malaysian Mobile Broadband Is Maxis

A research by Mobile World concludes that Maxis is Malaysia's fastest mobile broadband provider beating its other two rivals, Celcom and Digi.  As a matter of fact, Digi came in second best, and Celcom proved they provided the slowest speeds available.  As indicated by the stats provided, Maxis championed practically every area where it was tested, and cam up ahead of the other two telcos when it came to site loading.  The report also noted that DiGi outclassed Maxis in the KLCC area and this came to a surprise, even to myself as KLCC also houses Maxis's headquaters.

MAXIS Offers Broadband at RM18!

Maxis is offering 1.5GB of broadband at the speed of 7.2Mbps monthly at only RM18 at Kuching's PIKOM PC Fair.  The promotion which is also available online at the Maxis website is said to be only available until 30 April 2010, but it is believe that Maxis has decided to extend it for the PIKOM PC Fair.  The package is said to be offering RM18 monthly rental for 5 months with the 6th month being charged at RM48 only.  Modem comes free, although the up-front payment of RM150 can be said to be used to offset the price of the wireless gadget. Details are seen at the diagram on the left. Please click the image for a bigger view.

Celcom vs DiGi vs Maxis (Hotlink) Prepaid Broadband Comparison

Most people are wondering which is the best prepaid broadband.  As fans of each brand try to gain ground over the other, here's what I have collected on all 3 prepaid broadband services.  Yes, I did bother to try out all 3 because I wanted the best for my own use.

The DiGI iPhone Package

Apple iPhone enthusiast are all abuzz with Digi's latest advancement in making themselves an authorized dealer for the Apple iPhone. Most are very keen that Digi will offer much more value for better service, hence at the same time making Maxis iPhone deals seem a little wee bit expensive than ever. Well, their expectations were right, when this leaked information on Digi's iPhone package was released yesterday, with a direct comparison with Maxis iPhone package.

As you can notice, Digi is offering what Maxis is offering at double the price, and they are also offering the iPhone for a 24 month loan period for selected credit cards. This automatically makes the iPhone very much affordable to many.

Digi's official site has yet to release any pricing details officially, but the site now states that the iPhone will be made available for those whom have pre-ordered, while other users can get the iPhone from selected Digi Service Store after 3 April 2010 with limited stocks made available although I believe stocks will be made available through the year.. According to the FAQ, Digi is only offering the iPhone with contract, and to Digi customers. With that said, who want to enjoy the Digi iPhone package has to sign up with Digi.

iPHONE PRE-ORDER WITH DIGI

DiGi has allowed interested iPhone users to pre-order the phone with them since yesterday. Interested iPhone users can fill out the form here, and decide whether they would want to collect the iPhone during it's official launch which will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. All 3 types of iPhones are in the offering and customers whom have pre-ordered are assured of priority when the iPhone is released by DiGi at the road shows.

The sell of the iPhone by DiGi signals better options for telecommunication consumers whom had previously had to bow to Maxis shall they want to use the iPhone due to Maxis having the only right and monopoly over the sell of iPhones in Malaysia. Knowing DiGi's fantastic promotions on new products, it would be very interesting to see how low DiGi does plan to sell the iPhone to their customers.

DiGi which just recently launched it's 3G services in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Ipoh, Penang and Kota Kinabalu boast of its faster 3G Turbo network against Celcom and Maxis 3G networks. They are also the only company offering 700kbps download speed for their broadband at the cheapest rate in Malaysia and users of the iPhone stand to benefit more due to this. Regardless of that, DiGi's main weakness in the telecommunication segment of Malaysia remains at it's least widespread coverage among the 3 other mobile telecommunication giants, namely Celcom and Maxis.