Archive for March 2011
Apple has updated its PC and Mac versions of the iTunes desktop all-in-one application for "i" Devices to version 10.2.1 and the major feature is iOS 4.3 compatibility.
Apple announced iOS 4.3 availability and roll-out for March 11 with the occasion of the iPad 2 keynote and the iTunes update is just a confirmation of things to come, as it adds Sync and Home Sharing support for iOS 4.3 powered devices. There's not much more to the update than that, according to the changelog, and even if iOS 4.3 wasn't released yesterday as rumored, you only have to wait two more days at max.
Apple announced iOS 4.3 availability and roll-out for March 11 with the occasion of the iPad 2 keynote and the iTunes update is just a confirmation of things to come, as it adds Sync and Home Sharing support for iOS 4.3 powered devices. There's not much more to the update than that, according to the changelog, and even if iOS 4.3 wasn't released yesterday as rumored, you only have to wait two more days at max.
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After my own prediction on the Apple iPad 2 coming to Malaysia brought by DiGi previously,there's confirmation form DiGi.For your information,Apple iPad 2 officially released in US on 11th March 2011
DiGi announcing in Facebook officially that offered purchased 2nd unit iPhone 4 without contract just for iDiGi subscribers only.For iDiGi 88,138 and 238 subscribers,they allowed purchased second unit of iPhone with RM2290.
RM2290 was price that no subsidies at all for iPhone 4 16GB.To sign up for any iDiGi postpaid plan and purchased the second unit iPhone 4 without contract,please visit nearest DiGi retail stores.
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There's a new iValue Lite plan for iphone introduced by Maxis.Maxis offering as low as RM70 for this plan.The promo available from 4th March 2011 until 30th April 2011 only.
There's RM30 cheaper than iValue 1 plan.But,talktime,data allowed,sms and mms are half less than iValue offered.Furthermore,call rates for iValue Lite plan was 18 cents per minute while iValue 1 plan just 15 cents per minute.Don't forgetten than sms and mms bundled are restricted between Maxis to Maxis only.
Meanwhile,pricing for iPhone 4 also more expensive between RM400-Rm600 different from iValue 1 plan.There's advanced payment that RM250 for 24 months contract while RM150 for 12 months contract.
For me,the new iValue Lite plan won't attracted much of my attention.I rather go for iDiGi 88 that from DiGi.Maxis iValue Lite plan just given for Free 500MB data and additional usage after quota.But DiGi allowed for Free 1GB data with more cheaper monthly fee that RM58 only.Most important thing was DiGi won't charges extra after monthly quota.
I think 500MB data never satisfy the needs of most of the iPhone users.If you still interested with the new iValue Lite plan,just visit Maxis Iphone 4 homepage.
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After the released of Apple iPad 2,Apple Store Malaysia straight away revised the pricing of Apple iPad.
All the models discounts from RM350 for the iPad with WiFi and RM400 for iPad WiFi + 3G.The price now for the Apple iPad with WiFi are 16GB (RM1199),32GB (RM1499) and 64GB (RM1799).
Meanwhile,Apple iPad WiFi + 3G are 16GB (RM1599),32GB (RM1899) and 64GB (RM2199).Even the Apple iPad 2 added on Facetime,thinner,longer battery lasting and built in A5 chip.But,the price after revised was very attracted and affordable for most of Apple fans.
Don't forget that Malaysia selling the cheapest Apple iPad in the world.So,it's so worthy for the price and grab it going home ^_^
P/S:here's the price of Apple iPad before pricing revised...
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Now there's getting three more Android devices added in DG Smart Plan for their new subscribers.All the devices are supported with Android Froyo 2.2 which LG Optimus One,Huawei Ideos U8150 and CSL Droidpad Mi700.
Now only RM299 taking home LG Optimus One with 24 months contract with DG Smart Plan.Meanwhile,RM599 for 12 months DG Smart Plan contract and this android device retail price at RM899.
DiGi offering Huawei Ideos U8150 just RM149 with 24 months contract and RM399 for 12 months contract together with DG Smart Plan.In the market,Huawei Ideos U8150 are selling with RM899.
For CSL Droidpad Mi700,the selling price are RM1599 with Android Froyo 2.2.But now,just RM799 tied up with DG Smart Plan for 24 months.Meanwhile,RM1049 needed 12 months contract with DG Smart Plan.
For more information about DG Smart Plan,please click here.
After the released of Apple iPad 2,it's seems another great year for Apple and Steve Jobs.
To celebrates it,there's a video that Steve Jobs singing a song to promoted Apple iPad 2 was the new design and better than Motorola Xoom...lolx
Here the lyrics:
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
'Cause you ain't got s***
Without an A5 chip
We started off in 2001 with the iPod
And, uh, we've been at it ever since (At it ever since)
Then in 2007, we added the the iPhone
And in 2010, we added the iPad
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
'Cause you ain't got s***
Without an A5 chip
iPad 2, an amazing product
What can we improve?
Faster, lighter, thinner, cameras, gryoscope
And it comes in two colors
Black and white and we're gonna be shipping white from day one
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
Apple Inc. FTW
'Cause it's a third of an inch thin
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
iPad would be perfect
With 326 pixels per inch
Gotta get me an iPad
It's plain to see
Other tablets are so bad
Honeycomb is not for me
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
'Cause you ain't got s***
Without an A5 chip
It's called the iPad 2 (It's called the iPad)
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom (Better than Motorola)
Gotta get me an iPad 2
When I get my iPad 2
I'll say "thank you, Steve"
Gotta get my iPad 2
Before the iPad 3
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
'Cause you ain't got s***
Without an A5 chip
We started off in 2001 with the iPod
And, uh, we've been at it ever since (At it ever since)
Then in 2007, we added the the iPhone
And in 2010, we added the iPad
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
'Cause you ain't got s***
Without an A5 chip
iPad 2, an amazing product
What can we improve?
Faster, lighter, thinner, cameras, gryoscope
And it comes in two colors
Black and white and we're gonna be shipping white from day one
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
Apple Inc. FTW
'Cause it's a third of an inch thin
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
iPad would be perfect
With 326 pixels per inch
Gotta get me an iPad
It's plain to see
Other tablets are so bad
Honeycomb is not for me
It's called the iPad 2
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom
Gotta get me an iPad 2
'Cause you ain't got s***
Without an A5 chip
It's called the iPad 2 (It's called the iPad)
All new design for you
Better than Motorola Xoom (Better than Motorola)
Gotta get me an iPad 2
When I get my iPad 2
I'll say "thank you, Steve"
Gotta get my iPad 2
Before the iPad 3
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You have to hand it to Apple CEO Steve Jobs. No matter how ill he may be, his showmanship and stage presence remain undimmed. So much so that it took, as it often does, days for the euphoria of the Apple iPad 2 unveiling to wear off. As that happened, though, I, like others, started to have these little, "Hey, wait a minute…" moments. And from there, the inevitable questions about the latest magical device from Apple started piling up. Here are the ones I've been considering or hearing from others. Fortunately, I think we have answers for virtually all of them.
1. Why No Memory Specs?
Apple's busy touting the iPad 2's huge performance increase (over the original), which comes courtesy of the A5 chip. That makes sense, a dual-core processor should beat the pants off a single core CPU. However, as with any computer, the CPU is only part of the performance story. What's the easiest way to increase system performance? Add memory. We know that the first-generation iPad has 256MB of RAM, but Apple isn't saying how much is in the iPad 2. "More" seems like a reasonable guess.
Apple's busy touting the iPad 2's huge performance increase (over the original), which comes courtesy of the A5 chip. That makes sense, a dual-core processor should beat the pants off a single core CPU. However, as with any computer, the CPU is only part of the performance story. What's the easiest way to increase system performance? Add memory. We know that the first-generation iPad has 256MB of RAM, but Apple isn't saying how much is in the iPad 2. "More" seems like a reasonable guess.
2. Why No 4G?
Apple's new best friend, Verizon, has a brand-new LTE network, but you won't find 4G on the new Verizon iPhone 4 or the latest-gen iPad. Why is that? Price is one reason: Adding a 4G radio would certainly have increased the price on the top-of-the line iPad 2. Also, Apple pays pretty close attention to the market and early market research indicated that almost 50 percent of potential iPad buyers were picking up a Wi-Fi-only model (Apple does not break out Wi-Fi-only iPad sales figures). I have a 3G-ready iPad, but I've never activated the service (I find ample Wi-Fi access almost everywhere I use my iPad). I suspect that's a common scenario. If a good percentage of iPad owners aren't using 3G—even when they have it—why would Apple jump to introduce 4G?
Apple's new best friend, Verizon, has a brand-new LTE network, but you won't find 4G on the new Verizon iPhone 4 or the latest-gen iPad. Why is that? Price is one reason: Adding a 4G radio would certainly have increased the price on the top-of-the line iPad 2. Also, Apple pays pretty close attention to the market and early market research indicated that almost 50 percent of potential iPad buyers were picking up a Wi-Fi-only model (Apple does not break out Wi-Fi-only iPad sales figures). I have a 3G-ready iPad, but I've never activated the service (I find ample Wi-Fi access almost everywhere I use my iPad). I suspect that's a common scenario. If a good percentage of iPad owners aren't using 3G—even when they have it—why would Apple jump to introduce 4G?
3. Why No Apple TV Gaming?
There was some conjecture that Apple might try to make Apple TV and the iPad 2 into a de facto console-gaming solution: The games would reside on the iPad, and they would play on your HDTV via Airplay and Apple TV. The iPad, then, would essentially become the game controller. Apple seems committed to keeping iPad gaming firmly on the iPad and it always tries to avoid subpar user experiences. Any iPad game scaled up to play on your HDTV could look bad, plus, Wi-Fi might not support real-time interaction.
There was some conjecture that Apple might try to make Apple TV and the iPad 2 into a de facto console-gaming solution: The games would reside on the iPad, and they would play on your HDTV via Airplay and Apple TV. The iPad, then, would essentially become the game controller. Apple seems committed to keeping iPad gaming firmly on the iPad and it always tries to avoid subpar user experiences. Any iPad game scaled up to play on your HDTV could look bad, plus, Wi-Fi might not support real-time interaction.
4. Why No 7-Inch Tablet?
Have you not been listening? Last year Steve Job's called 7-inch tablets "dead on arrival." Now, the Cupertino leader has been known to change his mind. He famously dismissed Apple making phones only to turn around and deliver the groundbreaking iPhone. Even so, 7-inch tablets have not set the world on fire. Apple will gladly point those who want a smaller iPad to the iPhone or iPod touch.
Have you not been listening? Last year Steve Job's called 7-inch tablets "dead on arrival." Now, the Cupertino leader has been known to change his mind. He famously dismissed Apple making phones only to turn around and deliver the groundbreaking iPhone. Even so, 7-inch tablets have not set the world on fire. Apple will gladly point those who want a smaller iPad to the iPhone or iPod touch.
5. Why No Flash Support?
Really? Did anyone think Steve Jobs was going to change his mind on this? Apple reportedly believes Flash support would cut iPad battery life from 10 hours down to 1.5. That's unlikely, but note how proud Jobs was that the iPad 2 has gotten more powerful without sacrificing a lick of battery life. He's right about one thing: When it comes to mobile devices, nothing is more precious than long battery life.
Really? Did anyone think Steve Jobs was going to change his mind on this? Apple reportedly believes Flash support would cut iPad battery life from 10 hours down to 1.5. That's unlikely, but note how proud Jobs was that the iPad 2 has gotten more powerful without sacrificing a lick of battery life. He's right about one thing: When it comes to mobile devices, nothing is more precious than long battery life.
6. Why No Display-Resolution Boost?
I really thought Apple would go above 1,024 by 768 to at least 1,280 by 1,024. But screen resolution and perception are somewhat fungible. Some screens simply look better than others, and with the relatively small screen size of most tablets, including the original iPad, iPad 2, and Motorola Xoom, telling the difference between HD imagery and average screen resolutions can be difficult. You don't, for instance, realize how good the iPhone 4's Retina display really is until you hold it up next to another similarly sized phone. Plus, while the HD-ready Xoom has a 1280-by-800 screen resolution, the pixels-per-inch comparison between the iPad 2 and the Xoom puts the screen image quality somewhat closer: The Xoom is approximately 149ppi and the iPad 2 is 132ppi. Again, it goes back to perception. If your apps, movies, and photos look good enough to you on your iPad, then perhaps you don't need a higher-res screen. Two other, fairly obvious reasons: Higher resolution would definitely have an impact on battery life, and keeping the same screen resolution means no upscaling for existing iPad apps.
I really thought Apple would go above 1,024 by 768 to at least 1,280 by 1,024. But screen resolution and perception are somewhat fungible. Some screens simply look better than others, and with the relatively small screen size of most tablets, including the original iPad, iPad 2, and Motorola Xoom, telling the difference between HD imagery and average screen resolutions can be difficult. You don't, for instance, realize how good the iPhone 4's Retina display really is until you hold it up next to another similarly sized phone. Plus, while the HD-ready Xoom has a 1280-by-800 screen resolution, the pixels-per-inch comparison between the iPad 2 and the Xoom puts the screen image quality somewhat closer: The Xoom is approximately 149ppi and the iPad 2 is 132ppi. Again, it goes back to perception. If your apps, movies, and photos look good enough to you on your iPad, then perhaps you don't need a higher-res screen. Two other, fairly obvious reasons: Higher resolution would definitely have an impact on battery life, and keeping the same screen resolution means no upscaling for existing iPad apps.
7. Why Can't the iPad 2 Be a Phone?
The iPad 2 has more power and more carriers than its predecessor, yet it still can't act as a phone—not at least without third-party application assistance. How easy would it be for Apple to add the phone features (voice plan, virtual keypad, voice dialing, etc.)? Once again, Apple has a phone and they want you to buy it if you plan on making calls. The iPad is not a device you should be holding up to your ear. Obviously, if the iPad 2 works with a Bluetooth headset then you don't have to hold it against your head. As I see it, Apple's strategy is to convince consumers that the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, and Macs are all very distinct devices, each with their own skill set and purpose. Turning the iPad into a phone would muddy the waters, confuse consumers, and possibly eat into iPhone sales.
The iPad 2 has more power and more carriers than its predecessor, yet it still can't act as a phone—not at least without third-party application assistance. How easy would it be for Apple to add the phone features (voice plan, virtual keypad, voice dialing, etc.)? Once again, Apple has a phone and they want you to buy it if you plan on making calls. The iPad is not a device you should be holding up to your ear. Obviously, if the iPad 2 works with a Bluetooth headset then you don't have to hold it against your head. As I see it, Apple's strategy is to convince consumers that the iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, and Macs are all very distinct devices, each with their own skill set and purpose. Turning the iPad into a phone would muddy the waters, confuse consumers, and possibly eat into iPhone sales.
8. Why Didn't We Get a 128GB Model?
Going from 64GB to 128GB of flash memory might have added another $100 to the price of the high-end iPad 2. Apple seems determined to keep its pricing strata the same as it was for the first-gen iPad. Also, I've heard from some iPad users that they have trouble filling up their 64GB first-gen iPads. I guess that's a good problem to have.
Going from 64GB to 128GB of flash memory might have added another $100 to the price of the high-end iPad 2. Apple seems determined to keep its pricing strata the same as it was for the first-gen iPad. Also, I've heard from some iPad users that they have trouble filling up their 64GB first-gen iPads. I guess that's a good problem to have.
9. Why No SD Card Slot or USB Ports?
It's likely because the iPad 2's new cameras mean you can snap and store photos and videos on the tablet and you don't need to collect them off your camera's memory card. Plus, with iOS 4.3's new home-sharing capabilities, you may find it easier to grab what you need directly from your PC. The other reason may be that once Apple committed to the thinner design and radically tapered edges, an SD card slot simply wouldn't have fit. Same goes for USB ports. And if you want a super-thin Apple device with USB, go buy a MacBook Air.
It's likely because the iPad 2's new cameras mean you can snap and store photos and videos on the tablet and you don't need to collect them off your camera's memory card. Plus, with iOS 4.3's new home-sharing capabilities, you may find it easier to grab what you need directly from your PC. The other reason may be that once Apple committed to the thinner design and radically tapered edges, an SD card slot simply wouldn't have fit. Same goes for USB ports. And if you want a super-thin Apple device with USB, go buy a MacBook Air.
I'll be honest, I prefer a full cover for my iPad, but that magnetic Smart Cover, which will only work with the iPad 2, is pretty cool, and Steve Jobs said it'll even clean the screen when you open it. Wait a minute. It'll do what? I have a little trouble believing that claim, since you usually have to rub the Gen 1 iPad screen vigorously with a cloth to obliterate all the finger smudges. Sorry, there's no way a cover—even a micro-fiber one—can clean simply by folding over the iPad 2's glass face. That just sounds like "magical" thinking to me.
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Apple iPad 2 tablet is powered by a dual-core A5 processor for delivering great performance and wonderful graphics. It has two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime® and Photo Booth®, and a rear-facing camera that can captures 720p HD video.
This iPad 2 still delivers up to 10 hours of battery life. iPad 2 tablet comes with iOS 4.3 operating system. The iOS 4.3 is the latest OS version from Apple that includes faster Safari® mobile browsing performance; iTunes® Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay®; the choice to use the iPad side switch to either lock the screen rotation or mute audio; and Personal Hotspot to share an iPhone 4 cellular data connection over Wi-Fi.
This iPad 2 tablet is equipped with a built-in gyro for advanced gaming; HSUPA support for enhanced 3G upload speeds on iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, and HDMI Video Mirroring that allows users mirror their iPad screen on an HDTV using an optional adaptor.
iPad 2 Tablet Specifications:
CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor with Apple A5 chipset
Display: 9.7-inches LED-backlit IPS TFT,capacitive touchscreen,16M colors 768 x 1024 pixels
Dimensions: 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm
Internal Storage: 16/32/64 GB storage
3G connectivity: HSDPA; HSUPA
WLAN connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
Camera: 0.7 MP with 960 x 720 pixels,720p@30fps and Secondary VGA camera
Operating sytem: iOS 4
Display: 9.7-inches LED-backlit IPS TFT,capacitive touchscreen,16M colors 768 x 1024 pixels
Dimensions: 241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm
Internal Storage: 16/32/64 GB storage
3G connectivity: HSDPA; HSUPA
WLAN connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
Camera: 0.7 MP with 960 x 720 pixels,720p@30fps and Secondary VGA camera
Operating sytem: iOS 4
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Seem iPhone already becoming MUST HAVE item in some people life.For me,i still have some typing error when i rushing for the text.
But when i saw those message below this,i knew i still not so noob.Please just imagine when dimples becoming nipples or working in bathroom with syphilis.LMAO
It's damn embarrassing if do happened on me and thanks to iPhone that brings for some much fun.lolx...
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Apple iPad 2 might coming soon to Malaysia on 8th March 2011.... Why i said so?
According to a picture upload to DiGi Telecommunications on Facebook,i strongly believe Apple iPad 2 will coming soon to Malaysia.Most importantly person who upload it was DiGi Head of Marketing Services as i stalked.
Can't wait for it?Stay tuned with DiGi and i think that will getting announcement sooner.
From the DiGi Super Reload Promo previously,there's some add ons about the promo.
During the promotion duration,Talktime Transfer for high denomination such as RM15 and RM25 will temporarily disable.There's only RM3 and Rm5 available for Talktime Transfer.
Within the promotion period,amount allowed to transferred per subscriber for another DiGi account will be changed to RM10 per month instead of existing RM30 per day.
Meanwhile,Talktime Request temporarily disable during this promo.Temporarily inactive of Talktime Transfer and Talktime Request to avoid subscribers come only for the freebies and transferred the reloads once received the freebies.
For the DiGi Easy subscribers,reload RM30 or RM50 will get an additional 30 FREE sms on the top of freebies during this promo as well.
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Started from 1st March 2011 onwards,menu of DiGi *128# info access had been changed."Reload" option in the main menu of *128# info access will moved into "My Account".Meanwhile,"Change Features" sub menu re-arranged."Help & Language" & "Internet" display prominently under main menu.
What the changes for "My Account" in the main menu."Reload" moved into "My Account" and "Prepaid Registration Info" removed.Furthermore,"Recent Activities" and last reload info moved into "Reload".Lastly,"Balance Notification" and "Change of Call Plan" added.
The changes was available for all the DiGi Prepaid subscribers except DiGi Prepaid Internet *128# info access.
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For new subscribers activated DiGi Prepaid Internet started from 1st March onwards,there's some changes for the rates and validity.Meanwhile,there's still remain unchanged that RM2 per day for customers activated before 1st March 2011.
The changes for the DiGi Prepaid Internet was no more flat rate as RM2 per day for any denomination and new reload validity based on amount of denomination.
In the new scheme of reload validity,top up RM10 will get 2 days of validity and 10 days reload validity will costs RM30.Besides,reload RM50 will enjoy 25 days unlimited data access and RM100 offered for 100 days validity.
In my opinion,i don't think new reload validity might attract more attention of the consumer.For example,old customer reload RM10 and get 5 days validity.But now,new customer only lasts for 2 days if reload for RM10 as well.
Under new rates and validity,reload RM100 will getting 100 days validity.That's mean only RM1 per day for unlimited net surfing with 384 kpbs download speed.It's even more cheaper than old rates and validity.
Customer who reload smaller amount seem didn't benefit after the revised of DiGi Prepaid Internet rates and validity.In other words,only users able performed higher denomination will enjoy cheaper unlimited data access.
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U-Mobile now speed up to 42 Mbps for all the broadband plan included UB6,UB10,UB20,UB40 and UB68.
All the data allowed still remain unchanged.Previously,there's no connection after reached monthly quota usage and now was 5 cents per MB for additional usage except for UB68 which is unlimited usage allowed.
UB6 and UB10 enjoy download speed 384 kpbs in the past.Meanwhile UB20 and UB40 are allowed for 1 Mbps previously.UB68 are given the highest download speed which is 3.6 Mbps before that.It's really good news for broadband users if U-Mobile do provided the faster download speed with the same money value as before.
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There's new broadband modems offering for those subscribers for the UB40 and UB68 broadband plan.U-Mobile's said there's owned the fastest USB modem connection with speed up to 42Mbps.
In this promotion,UB40 plan allowed quota only 2GB and additional usage are 5 cents per MB.For UB68 plan,there's allowed for 5GB and unlimited usage under Fair Usage Policy.
There's two types of modem for users which is 7.2Mbps and 42 Mbps modem.Meanwhile,it's doesn't tied up with any contract.So,subscribers can terminated anytime if feels not satisfy with the broadband plans.
In this promotion,7.2 Mbps modem giving out for FREE.There's advance payment RM68 needed and activation fee applies.
Meanwhile,42 Mbps modem required upfront payment RM518 included advance payment RM68 and RM450 for modem price.But,activation fee waived if go for 42 Mbps modem.In other words,the modem price for 42 Mbps actually was RM350 after deducted activation fee which is RM100.
Both U-Mobile broadband plan also enjoy RM20 rebates for five months.Furthermore,U-Mobile broadband now available in Johor Bharu.
For more information,please click here.
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