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U Mobile offers HSPA+ MiFi with speeds up to 21Mbps
Posted:
September 23, 2011
By: soyacincau
11 comments
U Mobile is boosting up its HSPA+ network offering with a MiFi and a new USB modem. While U Mobile’s network is capable up to 42Mbps, the MiFi offered is limited up to 21Mbps.
The device is priced at RM250 outright and comes bundled on either MB68 or MB128 plans which offers 5GB and 20GB data quota respectively. The price of the MiFi is not bad considering the previous HSPA+ USB modem costs RM450. Like its previous broadband offers, a RM100 upfront payment is required which will be rebated back over 5 month period.
For those that prefer something simpler, they are also offering the HSPA+ USB modem on rental basis for RM20/month. Unlike the previous HSPA+ USB plan, the new USB modem is not available for outright purchase. There’s also a 1 month additional upfront payment required for the USB rental plan.
In addition, if you’re not satisfied with their service for any reasons, you can demand a refund within 7 days with their Money Back Guarantee. Of course there are some T&Cs which includes returning the modem in good order and your usage did not exceed more than 500MB. If all their Money Back Guarantee terms are met, you’ll get a full refund including activation fees. All that without finding a competitive plan with certain number of modems and other criteria.
How fast can you get really depends on the coverage and congestion of their sites. Earlier on, their network was spotted doing a respectable 17Mbps. At RM128/month for 20GB and with speeds above 10Mbps, U Mobile HSPA+ MB128 plan is a steal for wireless broadband. We can’t wait to try it out ourselves and see how it compares with others technology such as 4G WiMAX.
For more information, head over to U Mobile’s Broadband page.
11 Comments for U Mobile offers HSPA+ MiFi with speeds up to 21Mbps
Stringfellow
The fine print of the "42Mbps" U-Mobile BB. http://i.imgur.com/zjyTo.png Not even faster than YES4G, yet all the big huge "42Mbps" moniker.
3-10Mbps down, 05-1.5Mbps up.
http://www.u.com.my/faqs/42mbps-mobile-broadband-…
Remember boys and girls, that's "b" with a small "b" not capital "B". Megabits per second, not MegaBytes.
Dare I even venture to ask how their "21Mbps" is giving you?
honeychoiss
thought want to switch to u mobile since they offer rental device. now using yes. but after read you guys comment. better observe a while before take action.
adios
Been using umobile bb for 6mth,so far so good.average i get 3mb-5.5mb at gombak with old mifi modem,not this new 1 support 21mb.,better than p1 give me 1mb-2.2mb only…got 1 time down bcos they said upgrading last 2mth.
telly
I've been using U Mobile BB for 3 months, no problems yet… I managed to get 5 Mbps to 6 Mbps++ down at Seremban using the 7.2 Mbps modem provided by U Mobile… Last few months was quite unstable but now their network is much more stable… It's better than Maxis which I used before giving speed only 500 kbps to 1 Mbps++… U Mobile rocks…
Stringfellow
I guess it all goes with the territory. For someone like me who stays in KL, YES4G is unparalleled in performance and quality. On a crappy day I get 4Mbps, and while at the heart of KL where I usually hang out, I've seen figures of 14-15Mbps using my Huddle. I've been stung badly with shitty P1 service before, and when I read that fine print I posted earlier, it's like recurring nightmare, only with a different protagonist.
wakaka
rm250 for a mifi, very very attractive indeed
BBaddict
YES 4G sucks man. i bought the 6 month promotion thingy.. i cannot use the internet when i am at home. i was told to stand outside my house to use it!! i spent RM1300 and i have to work outside?
i am staying well withing the coverage zone and my desk is right next to my window. dont get YES 4G. its a con!!
another thing, its not 4G.. more like 3.5 G.. 4G speeds is above 100Mbps.
Victor Woon
Yes you are right . 4G suppose is above 100 Mpbs . Better Take U Mobile . because i tested is working well than other provider . Cheers.
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jacky
Just signup 20GB plan with purchase modem at RM250, work fine with my PC and mobile phone. Connection Speed test show download speed at 4497 kbps and Upload Speed at 1764kbps. Hope they will keep continue to upgrade their services.
poor bb user
i sign up for 2mbps for 79rm , but i have call p1 few time couse thier service extermely slow at jalan kuchai lama. speed test show 179kbps.what a cheap company.
At the moment, I've tested a few places in KL and PJ with the ZTE 21Mbps MiFi modem, the speed is very unstable. If problem persist, will seek for refund. Not much difference compared to other mobile broadband providers.