All the big broadband providers in Malaysia

10Dec2007 Filed under: Computing Author: Kitkat

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Looks like many of you are interested to know what are the big broadband providers in Malaysia, or at least those who are happening and actively promoting their broadband services. Easy, they were in the recent PC Fair. I have not only seen them, I have took a few pictures too. Check these pictures out.

Streamyx broadband

Streamyx. Although Streamyx is still the market leader in Malaysia, at least in terms of number of subscribers, but they are still very active in promoting their services. Remember the “Merdeka RM77″ promotion? I think they are scared the other players are catching up.

P1 broadband

P1 broadband. A new kid in the lucrative broadband market in Malaysia. I have signed up with them at the PC Fair itself. The whole signing up process took less than 3 minutes… although I have spent another 10 minutes chatting with the promoter. She’s cute and chatty.

More info on P1 broadband.

Maxis broadband

Maxis broadband. I nearly signed up with them as a backup to my Streamyx line. But then I found out they don’t have good coverage outside of the Klang Valley… no coverage outside of Kuching in Sarawak for instance. So if I went back to Sarawak, can’t use in Sibu lor. No good.

Celcom broadband

Celcom broadband. Out of the many wireless broadband providers, I think Celcom is the only one having HSDPA which is supposedly much faster than the usual 3G. I could be wrong, but does Maxis support HSDPA too?

Didn’t see DIGI broadband here… does DIGI offer broadband services other than the EDGE? Which broadband provider are you using now, good or not?

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40 Responses to “All the big broadband providers in Malaysia”

MerDuriaN
December 10th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

So far I never heard about DiGi Broadband before. Even TIME NET also never promote their broadband service before too.
Anyway you never take a look on IZZI Broadband?

Actually I have signed P1 Broadband service at p1.com.my I used their connection at my college before. Connection not bad you can try on it
So far P1 does not cover whole klang valley area. Mostly cover on PJ and Sri Petaling
Kitkat
December 10th, 2007 at 3:37 pm

MerDuriaN,
I didn’t see iZZi broadband at PC Fair… although I have seen them at a number of places, such as PJ Digital Mall, and at MyBroadband2u.com.

MyBroadband2u.com has a counter, or shop in front of the exits from Carrefour at Mid Valley. They are supposed to offer whatever broadband you want here, a one-stop broadband shop, but when I inquired about P1, they have not even heard about it. They do not offer Maxis broadband too. In short, they only have iZZi and Streamyx. You say crappy or not?
Bored Band
December 10th, 2007 at 10:34 pm

Maxis was the 1st to launch HSDPA last year. The map coverage area provided by Maxis was their HSDPA area. The service also works in their 3G areas like KK, Kuching, Melaka, Ipoh and so on…

Anyone seen celcom’s map? Which are celcoms exact HSDPA coverage sites? Please share
MerDuriaN
December 11th, 2007 at 12:26 am

Today I saw the Maxis Broadband advertisement on The Star newspaper. Actually the USB Modem support HSDPA
DiEsE
December 11th, 2007 at 4:11 pm

I’m a DIGI Broadband user for more than 2 months now. For RM66/month (previously was RM99), you can get UNLIMITED upload and download access. Yes, I know.. I know.. they only have EDGE and the speed is SLOW but it’s enough for me to surf the Net, upload pics, update my site and download UNLIMITED torrents *grin* Beside, the connection is FAR MORE STABLE than Streamyx (they didn’t get disconnected that easily or as often as Streamyx). This is base on my experience though, not sure about the other DIGI Broadband users though.. Looking forward for their 3G upgrade by end of next year.. *grin* *grin* *grin*
iCalvyn
December 13th, 2007 at 12:54 am

DG EDGE is too slow,go there people will laugh them only…and i don think they will get business, since other all are better then DG

my self using maxis…a lot complaint actualy… so far some place are still okie, I went to perlis town)( consider kampong already), i bring my modem and tested was okie, have UMTS mode… satisdy la~

once of my friend using celcom, complaint like hell

My opinion, celcom and maxis actually provide portable service… easy to carry any where… if slowmyx able to provide wireless too…i think business also can compete with maxis and celcom…
Wing Loon
December 13th, 2007 at 11:51 pm

I am now a Celcom Broadband subscriber and a previous DiGi Broadband subscriber. I can say both the services are OK. Didn’t face any problem with them. Both Celcom and DiGi is providing 1 public IP address to share with all the subscribers when I connect to the Internet via Bluetooth using my mobile phone.

How about Maxis Wireless Broadband? Anyone can share? Can we easily get 1Mbps, 2Mbps or 3Mbps of download via HSDPA?

My mobile phone can detect P1 2.4GHz wireless signal when I around Sri Petaling though but why they choose to run it on 2.4GHz? Hmm…providing service using public frequency will be a headache. *INTERFERENCE* I definitely NOT subscribe with P1 until they have licensed frequency.

Btw, does iZZi Broadband covers Cyberjaya?
Kitkat
December 14th, 2007 at 12:45 am

One of my friend from Kajang actually says Maxis Broadband is very good, not problem at all. But she uses it at home only, so not sure if the broadband is really portable,… I mean will she get any decent connection at all at other places.

DIGI EDGE is very slow. A friend of mine tested in Puchong area… not faster than dialup.

Celcom Broadband? No idea, not very popular among my friends.
SaNJi
January 4th, 2008 at 9:45 am

I’m studying in UIA Gombak, a place between Pahang & Selangor and living on campus.

From my 1 year experience on using local broadband, I found that the data rate of Maxis Broadband was somehow GOOD, BUT it was VERY UNSTABLE. Plus, I’m required to agree the terms & conditions, which are 1. To subscribe for a minimum 18-months 2. The downloadable data for the remaining month will be narrowed to 3GB if the user downloads excessively. Some of Maxis packages are incompatible with many of the modems and datacards, which means we can only use the ones provided by Maxis vendor. As far as I know from Maxis, there is NO HSDPA IN KLCC AREA.

For Celcom Broadband, the data speed was OPTIMAL, BUT VERY STABLE even though I share it with 3 other friends. Since Celcom does not significantly separate the bandwidth of 3G and 3GX, some 3G users might get better performance, like me. Plus, Celcom’s SIM is a universal one, which means you can use it on most datacard and modem available on earth. I found a cheaper one at http://www.3gcard.myceloteh.com for only half of Celcom’s price. Celcom does not require 18-month contract like Maxis. You pay, then you can use. You stop paying, then they’ll stop your surfing. The advantage of Celcom is that they offer pay-per-use, daily, or monthly subscription. Celcom requires a maximum of 2 working days to activate your Celcom Broadband.
YeeLing
January 10th, 2008 at 2:13 pm

I purchase an iZZiyou wireless broadband package on 1st of November, 2007. Settling the 12 months payment with my RHB Credit Card for the 0% interest free installment, through their reseller Thunder Match promotion booth at Low Yat Plaza ground floor.

…

Still very piss and still waiting for my refund,
YeeLing
SaNJi
January 11th, 2008 at 9:43 am

YeeLing,how’s the iZZi’s speed?can we get refund for iZZi?where’re u living anyway?
koyuki
January 21st, 2008 at 4:45 pm

I’m Celcom Broadband D68 user. The speed is very good, and stable. I get Max Download 41KBps or equal to 328Kbps, and upload max upload speed of 10KBps or equal to 80Kbps. Sometime a little bit slow during the day, but not as slow like dial-up. Then I saw izzi more cheaper, the cheapest package is RM66 only for 1Mbps download speed. My first impression is WOW!, and planning to cancel my celcom then subscribe izzi. Yesterday, I went to PJ Digital Mall, saw izzi open booth at the entrance. So I give a try, I was disappointed with the speed. D/L less then 100Kbps. U/L, can’t wait for the test to finish, almost like dial-up. The promoter said the speed normally not like that, he also mention they still setting up their site, and maybe there are disruption on the signal. But I don’t want to take the risk since have to pay of 12 months subscription to register. can refund but not 100%. I’m still interested on izzi, does anyone staying at Shah Alam can confirm the speed?
SaNJi
January 21st, 2008 at 10:10 pm

which part of shah alam do u live koyuki?i would like to subscribe celcom d68 for my parents’ home there.how bout maxis bb?have u tried it before?
SaNJi
January 21st, 2008 at 10:14 pm

which part of shah alam do u live koyuki?i would like to subscribe celcom bb for my parents’ home there.how bout maxis bb?have u tried it before?
koyuki
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:48 am

Hi SaNji, I’m staying at section 8. Haven’t tried Maxis broadband yet, some forum say maxis better than celcom, but haven’t meet any maxis bb user in person to confirm this. I did try using my prepaid hotlink but cannot connect. Before my celcom D68, I’m using the celcom daily RM8/day. Its ok, but cannot afford for the whole month. the reason I choose celcom broadband becoz the usage is unlimited. i’m a heavy internet user, my minimum download is 10Gb/month. last time maxis limit their bandwidth transfer, now its unlimited. If you planning to go for maxis, let me know the results.
SaNJi
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:28 pm

i see..my parents live in section 13.they dont want to use maxis bb bcoz they have been cheated by maxis once.actually both maxis n celcom do have fair usage policy.maxis is 3GB n celcom is 5GB.but it will b only when there’s congestion.i dont know.people tend to decide based on others opinion.since i have read lotsa negative feedbacks on maxis, i dont think i’ll sign up their 18-month contract.=P
Chai
January 23rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm

My place(Unimas area) celcom broadband very slow(1kB/s-8kB/s=78kbps)….even 3.5G(120kbps) also slow. Yesterday i go to celcom roadshow to test but still slow….So i ask the celcom staff why so slow? That guy…suddenly go away….no answer….do you guy know 1 of the celcom boss email? I already complain many time to careline but the case close ofter few day. Help me….TQ
koyuki
January 24th, 2008 at 12:02 pm

Hi Chai,
Your connection too slow. You seem getting the GPRS speed, have you checked if your place got 3G & 3.5G(HSDPA) coverage?
if you using broadband at home only, better get streamyx.
zaril
January 24th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

I am staying in kl… pandan area… I’ve been using digi for a year now… so far ok… smooth… manage to DL without problem… of course cannot compare with 3g… but line are stable. However this week, I found the connection is very shaky… always dc… transfer rate less than 2kbps (can you imagine)… aarrgggghhh… last nite and tonite… are the worst… I have to refresh a few times before I manage to see the full content of the webpage. I’m very disappointed.
Syah
January 25th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

I agreed with Zaril. I just signed up with Digi Edge a week ago. Connection was stable and smooth with average 195kbps DL. I stayed in Bkt Sentosa Rawang and getting EDGE coverage. However for past 2 days, the connection is very intermittent with frequent RTO too when ping to their gateway. maybe Digi can brief with good reason on the situation.
SaNJi
January 27th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

Chai..check out the celcom’s 3G coverage map at http://www.myceloteh.com n find out whether ur area is covered or not.if its covered,check out the setting of ur phone or ur modem.most drivers will switch the connection to the most stable network, for example GPRS.we need to set the driver to connect to 3G or UMTS network only.but if the prob is still there,then it might b celcom’s fault.just terminate it whenever u want.
Gorgon
January 30th, 2008 at 2:24 am

hi there! I’m an EDGE user, currently using EDGE to post this message. I’m living at Shah Alam and using sony W200 as the modem connected with usb cable. The speed of EDGE is very terrible, 4-7 kbps only, when I try to download something….
SaNJi
January 30th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

huhu..u should change to other isp if u want to surf hassle free. tell me if u wish to subscribe celcom bb n would like to buy a cheaper modem. can self-collect at section 13. =P
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February 2nd, 2008 at 12:59 am

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Crismosnoh
February 12th, 2008 at 6:36 pm

Koyuki, u said that u download 10GB per month using Celcom BB. Sanji said that the policy for celcom BB user only limits the download until 5 GB .. So, Koyuki, u still can use ur CElcom BB eventhough already exceed the limit??
Alan Tan
February 12th, 2008 at 8:06 pm

Hi, 1st time to put a message here. Hope got people see yah~ hahaz. Actually I’m selling IZZI wireless Broadband here. If someone interested can call my number and I’ll do a demo at your place, OK? Feel free to call me. hmm, and I’m using IZZI now.. smooth ah.. No problem. My number is 012-6621390, 012-3608431.

Warmest Regards,
Alan Tan.
sanji
February 13th, 2008 at 7:48 pm

Crismosnoh - the fair usage policy of celcom is only applied when there’s traffic congestion in the spectrum.so if there r no prob, no policy will be implemented.
Muhammad
March 10th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

DOn’t use celcom broadband (I use it now) or you will regret. It is very poor. And I think it is the poorest service i ever use. I still regret until today
zikri
March 13th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

Hi,
Maybe I could share some info. I have never used Digi, so not sure the service. I used Celcom 3G and Maxis 3G and Maxis Broadband service. As my nature of work is has to be always connected, use 2 HSDPA hp (Dopod 838Pro & Nokia e51) and Maxis USB Modem to maintain connectivity even out of KL , in car, on train , as travel a lot whole Malaysia.

3G Coverage
Maxis and Celcom in general have quite the same 3G coverage. Some areas in KL Celcom have better HSDPA coverage. All main towns ( Kota Bahru, K.Terengganu, Kuantan, JB, Muar, B.Pahat, etc) now have 3G by both. 3G coverage is growing rapidly even in smaller towns from both operators.

HSDPA 3.5G COVERAGE
Klang Valley, JB, Penang & Perai for both. Maxis got HSDPA in Kulim, not sure abt Celcom.

CONNECTIVITY
Both got quite the same level of service. Most of time ok, sometimes very good, sometimes slow (especially Saturday night or holiday night). For 3G coverage , avg speed abt 110-350kbps, for HSDPA coverage , 500k-1Mbps. Sometimes can get abt 2+mbps.. but very seldom.

USAGE POLICY
Can consider quite heavy user but seldom download torrent. Both can download torrent but very slow la. for abt 700Mb file, 2-3 days.. he he. But so far never got problem with this issue.

PACKAGE & PRICES
Celcom did not package with modem. So u pay RM68 or RM98 monthly, and buy USB Modem (price not has dropped to RM700-800) or use 3G or HSDPA phone as modem. But if regular user on pc/laptop , better use usb modem. hp as modem ok for non frequent use la.

Maxis package with modem (usb RM138 monthly, ZTE Modem- bigger & bulkier RM98,RM78,RM68 monthly). usb better - more portable, easier, more reliable

sO, WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU USE?
Both operators have quite the same service. Most of time ok, sometimes not ok. Coverage also getting quite the same.

So, the difference is in package. Celcom dont have contract and buy your own modem/device. Maxis comes with modem & 18 mth contract.

IMHO
Conclusion, if got cash to spend abt RM1000 - 3000, go CELCOM. Buy the device or HSDPA phone.
If dont wanna spend cash for device, go MAXIS. All included. Pay monthly and contract for 18 months.

Hope this info helps.

ZIKRI
nzp
March 20th, 2008 at 1:44 am

i’ve been using digi broadband since nearly 2 years for now. currently i’m using my N93 paired with my laptop. the reason why i use digi broadband is because the unlimited internet is both for the phone and the laptop. so i can quick glance to opera mini / google map on the go and if i have more time i can use the laptop

browsing is crappy slow, might be slight faster than dail-up. downloading torrents takes days.

the reason im not upgrading is because i live in a *very* remote place - tanjung sepat banting.

im looking forward for any package with phone + unlimited 3G + broadband in a single sim card which is cheaper than curently RM 120 / month. but to think again, i dont think my area will have 3G in another 10 years.
Yow Chuan
March 22nd, 2008 at 2:34 pm

I am constantly on the move, and changes my “geographical” location very often. That’s the main reason why I decided to sign up with Maxis’s Wireless Broadband.

When the connection for my Maxis Wireless Broadband drops to GPRS, it’s as good as dead.

Even when the device shows GPRS signal, there’s no connection at all.
kureem
March 24th, 2008 at 12:58 pm

hello everyone, im new here. just want to share my info and some experience of using celcom bb. just subscribe celcom bb d68, and just uses it for about 3 days up until now. the speed i can get is 460.8kbps, uses motorazr maxx v6, hsdpa phone as a modem. the speedtest on Penang server [D:276kbps, U:76kbps], Singapore server [D:256kbps U:94kbps], New York server [D:311kbps U:76kbps], Tokyo server [D:229kbps U:99kbps] and Sydney server [D:550kbps U:85kbps]. the print screens of speedtest was already uploaded, check them out here. from my just-3-days experience, the connection nearly stable and satisfies me until now, but sometime, i cannot surf, some im client [whether skype, ym, google talk] disconnected while torrent dlod still running. i really do not know the factor/s but i usually restart the connection to resolve that problems. thats all from me…tq for ur time
Houndawg
March 26th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

Celcom BB supersucks. I bought the Huawei E220 for $799 I’m paying $98 a month but where i live (in Sandakan) there is no HSDPA coverage. I only found this out when i went home & tested the service. I feel cheated coz why would they sell a service for so expensive when they know there is NO HSDPA coverage??? What the hell???? All i can i get is weak & measly 3G signal. Even when i can get full 3G signal, downloads are bullshittingly slow. Wanna torrent & surf at the same time? Forget it! Your pages will take forever to load. Worse, & i mean worse than dialup. I wonder what the hell is wrong with Malaysian companies. Its like u paid $98 for a delicious meal but instead only got a few grains or rice because your table is too far away for the waiter to deliver. Their so-called careline hasn’t come back to me after more than 2 weeks after my complaint. Who cares. I’m canceling.
zikri
April 15th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

if you are heavy download and normal use p2p such as bittorent, use the DSL (such as Streamyx). Mobile broadband whether Celcom or Maxis, block p2p most of the time.

In general, consumer have to understand that mobile broadband main function is to provide internet connectivity at most places. The speed is added value.

If your priority is speed and stability, wired broadband is still the best option.
Wireless internet based on UMTS/HSDPA technology suffers from limited bandwidth problem. This issue is not only in Malaysia but other developed countries also. But most of developed countries have very large backbones to multi support the bandwidth. Even our neighbour in Singapore, where most homes used 6Mbps, while the offices uses 10-15Mbps in normal (wired DSL technology)
alisabki
April 28th, 2008 at 2:05 am

Same goes for me. Currently, I’m using Maxis broadband with the bulky ZTE Modem. I got the UMTS connection. Sometimes, it sucks. When i start downloading, even with the limit speed at download manager setting, i can’t use Firefox for browsing… i stay in UTM. Better go with Celcom.

Friend of mine using Celcom BB, seem like he is very happy with the service. But one problem, he got a message from the provider:

Dear customer, you have consistently exceeded the allocation of 5GB/mth. Please reduce your usage or risk having your speed controlled.

But he still can browse the internet. Only p2p (torrent) has stop downloading.
kk
May 20th, 2008 at 6:19 pm

first few months using celcom bb still ok. no problem.
problem occur when i received a msg from celcom telling me that my usage had exceed 5gb per month and my the speed will be control. after i only manage to get 4-7KB. SXXks!!
Alex
May 24th, 2008 at 11:52 am

After I read through the comment from you guys and girls, I would like to share my opinion over here. In Malaysia our broadband services ” speed “are very depending on the various of location where the base they install and coverage can boost up to how far it is.

Malaysia broadband - will enjoy internet connection all day long but the speed will congest when more user log into same area, using the same base station, in the same time. It happen to wired and wireless broadband.

P2P, VIDEO, ONLINE GAMES it confirm will kill the speed for all the operator.

wired broadband - connected at home or wifi at home/office
wireless broadband - access internet everywhere

everybody know wifi, hotspot, wireless.
so what is wimax ? and new technology challenge wimax is iburst technology.

when come to wireless technology it will very depending on the network operator and provider.

we take mobile operator as a example. everybody understood some places your bar line are very strong, but when you reach certain area your talk might cut off or not clear. We call this blind spot.

our TV satelite program also same problem.

we can accept the intermittent of error, no connection, waiting reconnect back, stop watching drama for a second, and we also have to accept the internet intermittent congested.

many wireless operator have limited your usage for the month. but we do not know. WHY ? because we never read the term and conditions and sign up. and the promoter will never explain very clear because you didnt through the question to them. or they dont even know about it because it too technical.

Myself using streamyx at home, as long as not frequent d/c and sometime slow also acceptable.

Now I am working with IZZI product, izzi is a brand name. and what technology they using is call “iburst” . Japanese technology just like HONDA

myself staying at 12floor at segambut apartment, and BECAUSE we doing sales outside so we have demo set to use it and the speed up to 400-600k. During my driving I also run on youtube to watch movie, it still running smoonthly but come to certain area it will slow down and after we reach to next base station coverage area the speed jump up again.

M operator - confirm above 5th floor are not recommended to use. myself also tested at my places it was no comment added…………….

C & U - no comment / buy modem / 2year contract /

I just want to share with yours, if you interested I can arrange an appointment to your places test before you subscribe the services.

WHY pay before use ?
other operator - 12,18,24mth contract - still pay everymonth, if terminate still pay balance month and pay modem cost for certain operator practice.

OURS - min 6mth fees + activation fees - include subscription fees and modem belong to you. Reload your monthly subscription fees after 6 month no contract. More flexibility.

” THIS IS ONLY SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE TO YOU without any charges FREE DEMO before subscribe. ”

“We need everybody happy on the surf and satisfy of the service before subscribe, it will reduces consumer complaints and refund cases”

FREE Broadband Consultation
Alex
012-299 7773
alexliew@inbox.com
Business Development Executive
LTH
May 25th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

As i know, Maxis wireless bb now have no contract about the minimum usage period already, this includes the person who have signed the contract before they cancel the contract system, so now you can cancel the contract anytime, but you have to pay some money, I think is RM200, go and check guys.
Rak
May 29th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

I’v never use any BB before just conventional dial up. Bcoz of Telkom cable stealing problm, Its time for me to change. So, guys which one is the best option for the very very remote area like Pahang. Pls somebody… BB savvy, recommend me….
kim
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:21 am

pahang normally will go for streamyx, it more stable and reliable since u use dial up last time. current promotion is RM60 include fix line rental and internet connection 384kbps . more faster than dial up.

I CAN HELP you check whether the port and service availbility, please drop me a mail your telephone number and your mobile number I will contact you soonly.

kimyoke78@yahoo.com.
TQ