TM UniFi Download Bandwidth Cap
Update: TM UniFi’s Monthly usage is capped on daily basis.
There have been various debates on Download Caps after the release of TM UniFi’s High Speed Broadband Plans. Many have argued that High Speed broadband is pointless if TM caps on one’s download capabilities.
TM UniFi’s lowest entry VIP5 of 5Mbps comes with 60GB maximum download bandwidth per month while its higher VIP10 comes with 90GB and highest VIP20 with 120GB. No download cap applies for the more expensive business/commercial packages.
TM reaction to complaints
With lots of people raging online about TM’s unfair practice and some users even calling for boycott against UniFi, TM immediately announced on their twitter the following:
NO volume cap 4 all #unifi packages 4 now.Decision due to public feedback.TMwill only monitor usage pattern 4 time being
Many people immediately rejoiced citing the voice of twitter have won over giant ISP. The fact of the matter is, this announcement is nothing new to us. It has been known that UniFi subscribers will not have their usage capped until at least June this year as mentioned in our previous post.
TM to reduce Streamyx 4Mbps subscription to RM140/month
TM’s official twitter @TMCorp has mentioned that Streamyx’s 4Mbps Combo or better known as Streamyx Blockbuster Deal subscription will reduced from RM160 to RM140/month.
At the moment, Streamyx Combo 2Mbps is offered at RM140/month and 4Mbps at RM160/month.
If 4Mbps were to be priced at RM140/month, obviously TM would need to relook into the pricing for the other Streamyx packages as well. TM could either upgrade all existing Streamyx Combo up one level or reduce all monthly subscription by RM20 each.
Seriously if you’re an existing 4Mbps Streamyx customer in a TM UniFi area, we would highly recommend adding additional RM9 to your now reduced RM140/month subscription to enjoy 5Mbps connectivity and extra IPTV content at RM149/month. As mentioned in our official price plan post, those who upgrade will not be charged extra subscription and no download quota capping until June.
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UniFi – TM HSBB Official Price Plans
TM UniFi Price Plans are out after a long wait since the launch yesterday evening. Let’s go straight to the details.
UniFi Home Users
3 Packages are offered: VIP5, VIP10 and VIP20 designated by its Broadband speeds
VIP5
- 5Mbps Download/Upload
- 60GB Download Quota
- RM149/month
VIP10
- 10Mbps Download/Upload
- 90GB Download Quota
- RM199/month
VIP20
- 20Mbps Download/Upload
- 120GB Download Quota
- RM249/month
All UniFi Home (Residential) Packages comes with:
- Dynamic IP
- FREE Calls to all TM Fixed Lines (similar to TM Streamyx Combo)
- Flat Rate of 10sen/min to all mobile numbers
- FREE DECT Cordless phone, Premise Gateway (WiFi), IPTV Set Top Box (STB)
UniFi Business Users
3 Packages for commercial use are: BIZ5, BIZ10 and BIZ20
BIZ5
- 5Mbps Download/Upload
- Unlimited Download Quota
- Dynamic IP
- RM199/month
BIZ10
- 10Mbps Download/Upload
- Unlimited Download Quota
- Fixed IP
- RM599/month
BIZ20
- 20Mbps Download/Upload
- Unlimited Download Quota
- Fixed IP
- RM899/month
All UniFi Business Packages comes with:
- Flat Rate of 5sen/min to all TM Fixed Lines
- Flat Rate of 15sen/min to all mobile numbers
- FREE DECT Cordless phone, Premise Gateway (WiFi)
- 10GB Web Hosting with Domain Name
PM announces 6 Broadband Initiatives
During the launch of TM HSBB’s UniFi, Malaysia PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced the anticipated broadband goodies. The 6 Broadband Initiatives are:
- Implementation of Broadband Community Centres in Housing Areas
RM60 million allocated to provide broadband to 246 areas with total of 615,000 people - Set up of People’s Internet Centre at Information Department branches
Allow internet access to estimated 400,000 people - E-Kiosks at various community centres and Mukim Offices
costing RM4 million - Expansion of Telco’s cellular coverage
338 in West Malaysia, 278 in Sabah and 257 in Sarawak - RM1 Billion allocated from USP Funds (Universal Service Provision) for notebook purchase for needy students
- Reduction of Netbook Broadband Package
RM38/month from previous RM50/month. Offer in USP areas reduced to RM20/month.
These are part of the National Broadband Initiative that aims to hit 50% Broadband Penetration in Malaysia by 2010.
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UniFi – TM HSBB Launched
UPDATE: Official Price Plans are out.
TM has finally launched its new High Speed Broadband brand called UniFi at Merdeka Square this evening. UniFi is a convergence of 3 services namely broadband, video content (IPTV) and telephony.
IPTV is something exciting to look forward to as it is seen as a serious 2nd Pay TV operator. Just recently it had announced agreement with 20 content providers and this is expected to grow provided TM is aggressive in getting more channels. At time of launch, there will be 22 channels, video on demand and other interactive services.
3 packages are available with speeds of 5Mbps, 10Mbps and 20Mbps. This positions UniFi right above Streamyx that tops at 4Mbps. For its IPTV Content, a dedicated 8Mbps will be allocated for this purpose in addition to the broadband package. We believe this would allow IPTV content to stream on an exclusive bandwidth without interfering with broadband usage.
Pricing is not available at the moment but monthly subscription is rumoured to start from RM150 to RM300. An official price plan is expected to be released tomorrow. Official Price starts from RM149, details here.
Availability is still limited to 4 exchange areas namely Shah Alam, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (TTDI), Bangsar and Subang Jaya. According to TM, UniFi is now available to 311,000 premises in those 4 areas. It is expected that UniFi will expand to over 48 exchange areas by end 2010 which allows 750,000 premises potentially connected to UniFi.
More details tomorrow.
Related Links
TM launches high speed broadband
TM Launches UniFi High Speed Broadband
TM HSBB Now known as HSBB
P1 W1MAX launches W1GGY prepaid
P1 W1MAX has launched its prepaid USB broadband called the W1GGY prepaid. The prepaid market is big especially when consumers need broadband on the go on a need to use basis. Most telcos has recognise such demand and we’ve seen various prepaid 3G broadband products as of late. Wanting a slice of that market, P1 has become the first WiMAX operator in Malaysia to offer prepaid as well.
Singapore’s STT to invest in 33% stake in U Mobile
Struggling 3G Telco, U Mobile has finally gotten into the news again with the announcement of Singapore’s Technology Telemedia to invest 33% stake in the company. U Mobile is majority owned by UTV – U Television Sdn Bhd with Tan Sri Vincent Tan as chairman. The total investment is said to be worth over RM1 billion.
After its bad experience with the Koreans & Japanese, Tan Sri Vincent Tan has clarified that the deal with STT is different from KT Freetel and NTT Docomo. STT does not have an sell-back option if the deal doesn’t go well as planned which was obviously practised by its former strategic partners. The big man said it in his own words, jokingly: “Once bitten, forever shy.”
With this new investment, it will definitely give hope to U Mobile to gain some grounds in the telco industry. In terms of dealers, they have already made in roads nationwide and to date they have captured about 4% of the telco market. What they need now are exciting products and services to stay relevant as the 4th 3G operator in Malaysia.
They have a lot of catching up to do and we look forward for a come back.
Security Flaw on P1 DV 230 WiMAX Modem allows WiFi Stealing
P1′s DV 230 WiMAX Modem is one of the first WiMAX with WiFi modem that’s easy to use thanks to its simple plug and play approach. The only technical bit for the user is to enter the predefined WEP password which is uniquely customised for each USB WiFi Module.
It looks all good and dandy but there’s just one small problem. We found out that the “unique” WEP password isn’t that unique after all.
DiGi starts pre-ordering of iPhone 3G until 18th March 2010.
DiGi has started pre-ordering of the iPhone 3G. Options available are iPhone 3G with 8GB and iPhone 3GS with 16GB and 32GB capacities.
Pick-up locations are currently limited to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kota Kinabalu only. Actual pricing and plans are not available yet. It is also good to know that this pre-ordering is also open to non-DiGi customers however one would require to sign up for one upon collection.
We believe DiGi is trying to find out how many people are willing to prebook by asking more details from protential customers. Let’s hope that DiGi will be able to release iPhone stock in a shorter timeframe compared to Maxis.
Click here to pre-order yours now. Remember, this is only until 18th March 2010.
TM Streamyx BlockBuster Deals: Broadband + Voice
Streamyx has sweeten up their offer with the new BlockBuster Deals that is obviously pushing their voice business.
This could also be seen as a Streamyx retention campaign as well as to encourage more usage of voice by offering FREE Calls to all TM Fixed Line and attractive mobile call rates.
There are 4 Broadband + Voice plans and 3 Voice only plans on offer.