UPDATE: After revealing that this is an April Fool’s Day prank, DiGi is giving out free 150MB of mobile internet pass for the first 1,000 prepaid subscribers. Activate it over here.

Having a mobile phone is a status symbol and it is more apparent 10-15 years ago, a time when not many people could afford one. These days, a mobile phone is a necessity and no longer a flashy fashion accessory that it used to be.

Unless you have a tens of thousands of ringgit to spare, DiGi now lets you stand out from the crowd with its new Vintage Phone Collection from RM1,499. Own a piece of history with the indestructible Nokia 3310, the flip phone crazed Motorola StarTAC or the iconic Ericsson SH888. These rare mobile phones are bundled with RM148 DG SmartPlan Classic.

As an added bonus, they are giving a rather hefty 30GB of Free Internet each month although utilising the data might be a challenge. With the physical numeric keypads, blind texting is definitely a joy especially while driving walking.

To find out more details, head over to DiGi’s Vintage bundling page.

Thanks to all who have alerted in the comments and via twitter!

	Cool stuff, DiGi, Players on the Field
	april fools, DG SmartPlan, DiGi, Ericsson SH888, Motorola StarTAC, Nokia 3310, Vintage Phone Sale

In conjunction with Earth Hour that’s happening tomorrow on 23rd March at 8.30PM, DiGi is having its Black Out sale. They are offering the Nokia Lumia 610& a bluetooth headset for Free with a 12 month contract on DG Smart Plan 58. In addition, they are offering additional extended 1 year warranty on selected devices on their Online Store which probably will be revealed by tomorrow.

Prepaid users too will given 100 Free SMS (within DiGi Network) for credit top ups of RM30. Remember, this Black Out Sale offer is only valid for one day only on 23rd March 2013.

For more information, head over to DiGi or visit the Lumia 610 page.

	DiGi, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Nokia, Players on the Field, Windows Phone
	DiGi, DiGi Black Out Sale, DiGi Earth Hour, DiGi Prepaid, Earth Hour, Nokia Lumia 610, Nokia Lumia 610 DiGi, Nokia Lumia 610 Malaysia

DiGi has commenced its pre-order of the Sony Xperia Z where you can secure a unit before its official availability this Friday, 15th March 2013. The Xperia Z which retails at RM2,199 is offered as low as RM1,029 with DG’s new Smart Plans.

There are 3 contract plans being offered and it is tied with only 24 months contract duration. The bundled pricing of the Xperia Z as follows:

DG Smart Plan 58 (24 months) – RM1,789*
DG Smart Plan 88 (24 months) – RM1,549*
DG Smart Special 148 (24 months) – RM1,029

When it comes to the actual device price, both Smart Plan 58 and 88 plans are actually offering it at RM2,029. The “effective” phone pricing shown above is after its monthly rebates of RM10 on the Smart Plan 58 and RM20 on Smart Plan 88. The plan with the lowest device price is Smart Special at RM1,029 but it requires advance payment of RM1,000 during sign up. For existing DiGi subscribers that have been active for 12 months, the zero advance payment waiver applies.

On top of that, DiGi is also throwing in a free Sony Wireless speaker (SRS-BTV5) while stocks last. The speaker that’s worth RM169 is activated by NFC and you can get more details here.

In terms of colours, only the white and black versions are being offered. For more information, head over to DiGi’s Online Store.

Related Xperia Z posts
Sony Xperia Z/ZL available 15th March in Malaysia
Xperia Z vs Butterfly Camera shootout
Xperia Z tested in wet and submerged conditions
Swimming with the Xperia Z
Xperia Z vs Note II Camera comparison
Xperia Z Epic Burst mode tested

	Android, DiGi, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Players on the Field, Sony
	DG Smart Plan, DG Smart Plans, DiGi, DiGi Postpaid, Smart Plan 58, Smart Plan 88, Sony, Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia Z DiGi, Sony Xperia Z launch Malaysia, Sony Xperia Z Malaysia, Sony Xperia Z Malaysia launch, Sony Xperia Z Malaysia price, Sony Xperia Z price Malaysia, Sony Yuga

UPDATE: Smart Plan 88 Bundled Calls and SMS are applicable to all network.

DiGi has finally revamped its DG Smart Plans which used to be offering data only postpaid subscription and calls/sms are charged separately. Now with the new DG Smart Plans, you get a 3 in 1 combination of voice, SMS and data for a fixed monthly fee. Instead of the usual Smart Plan 48, 68 and 88, they have streamlined their offering to just 2 – Smart Plan 58 and Smart Plan 88.

For the Smart Plan 58, you get 2GB of data which they have split to 1GB of Mobile Internet usage and another 1GB for Smart Apps which is used for Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp. Also included is 200 minutes of calls and 200 SMS which only can be used within DiGi network. For additional RM30, the Smart Plan 88 offers 4GB of data, which is also split 2GB+2GB usage between standard mobile internet and “Smart Apps”. For calls and SMS, it is 50% more at 300 minutes and 300 SMS but it is applicable to all networks it is also restricted for DiGi to DiGi only.

On top of that, Web Browsing is free and unlimited but only if you are using Opera Mini. According to FAQ, even if you have exhausted your monthly quota, you will get to enjoy normal speeds for web browsing on Opera Mini. Those requiring BIS will need to pay additional RM10/month or RM20/month for BES. For additional usage or calls/SMS made outside DiGi’s network, it is charged at 15sen/minute and 10 sen per SMS.

Overall, the new plans are a new refresh but we prefered that the monthly bundled calls are opened up to all networks instead of just DiGi to DiGi network only for smart plan 58. We have mixed feelings however on the Internet quotas that are imposed for Mobile Internet and “Smart Apps” which we feel should be more flexible for users. On the up side, at least the split quota ensures that you have faster Whatsapp/Facebook/Twitter updates even if you have finished your usage for Youtube viewing or data tethering.

For more information, head over to DiGi.

	DiGi, Players on the Field
	DG Smart Plan, DG Smart Plans, DiGi, DiGi Postpaid, Smart Plan 58, Smart Plan 88

The HTC Butterfly has finally landed on DiGi where it can cost as low as RM1,399 after all savings considered. Usually you’ll get big discounts off the smart phone price with bundling plans but in this case it is a little bit different. The price of the HTC Butterfly is RM1,999 (RM300 off) on all DG SmartPlans (48,68 & 88) and the remainder of the subsidy goes into the monthly rebates that varies depending on plan and contract period.

The effective HTC Butterfly pricing after the monthly rebates below:

Smart Plan 48 (12 months) – RM1,999
Smart Plan 48 (24 months x RM5 rebate) – RM1,879
Smart Plan 68 (12 months x RM10 rebate) – RM1,879
Smart Plan 68 (24 months x RM15 rebate) – RM1,639
Smart Plan 88 (12 months x RM20 rebate) – RM1,759
Smart Plan 88 (24 months x RM25 rebate) – RM1,399

Smart Plan Family (12 months) – RM2,249
Smart Plan Family (24 months) – RM2,199

Currently it is only available at selected participating DiGi centres and it isn’t available for online order at the moment. For more information, head over to DiGi’s HTC Butterfly page.

	Android, DiGi, HTC, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Players on the Field
	Android, DiGi, Full HD Smart Phone, HTC, HTC 5.0" Smartphone, HTC Butterfly, HTC Butterfly DiGi, HTC Butterfly Malaysia, HTC Butterfly Malaysia Price, HTC J Butterfly

DiGi now offers yet another bundling option for the Nexus 4 which can be yours for only RM499. The customised DG Smart Special Plan consists of 3GB of mobile internet data (SmartPlan 68) and RM80 of talktime for voice and SMS. As you would expect, the plan is tied with a 24 months contract duration.

In its previous Smart Plan offering, the monthly subscription includes only mobile internet data while any calls and SMS are charged separately. For those that make a lot of calls and SMS each month, this could be the plan for you. If you are a DiGi subscriber for 12 months, the RM1,000 advance payment is waived.

Alternatively, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is also being offered as well on the same plan at RM999.

For more information, head over to DiGi’s promo page.

	Android, DiGi, LG, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Players on the Field, Samsung
	Android 4.2, DiGi, DiGi Nexus 4, google, Google Nexus, Google Nexus 4, Jelly Bean, LG, LG E960, LG Nexus 4, Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 4 DiGi, Nexus 4 launch Malaysia, Nexus 4 Malaysia, Nexus 4 Malaysia launch, Nexus 4 Malaysia price, Nexus 4 price Malay, Nexus 4 price Malaysia, Nexus Phone, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy Note II DiGi, Samsung Galaxy Note II Malaysia

The Nexus 4 is now available for pre-order at DiGi through their online store. Retailing at RM1,649, it goes for as low as RM1,499 with a single option of DG Smart Plan 88 on 24 months contract.

While the phone subsidy looks little, DiGi has focused more of its savings on the monthly subscription. For a start, the new Smart Plan 88 now comes with 8GB data instead of 5GB in conjunction with its Jualan Internet Promo. In the first 6 months, there’s an extra rebate of RM30/month followed by the next 18 months with RM25/month rebate which calculates to additional RM630 savings. That’s inclusive of the RM5/month rebate if you opt for auto-billing.

During sign up, there’s no advance payment requirement but you would still need to pay 1 month subscription of RM88/month during sign up. Those that pre-order now will have their units delivered directly by next week. For those that don’t want to commit too much for their monthly usage, unfortunately there’s no lower options and contract duration for now.

To recap on the specs, the Nexus 4 which is based on LG’s Optimus G runs on a 1.5GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm S4 Pro processor mated with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. On the front it comes with a 4.7″ IPS display that does 1280×720 1280×768 pixels resolution that’s toughen with Gorilla Glass 2. It has a 8MP camera that’s capable of shooting 1080p videos and a front facing 1.3MP camera that does 720p. Most important of all, it runs on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and being a pure Android device, you can expect faster roll out of OS updates.

For more information, head over to DiGi’s Nexus 4 page.

Thanks @jcaperture for the early heads up!

	Android, DiGi, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Nexus 4, Players on the Field
	Android 4.2, DiGi, DiGi Nexus 4, google, Google Nexus, Google Nexus 4, Jelly Bean, LG, LG E960, LG Nexus 4, Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 4 DiGi, Nexus 4 launch Malaysia, Nexus 4 Malaysia, Nexus 4 Malaysia launch, Nexus 4 Malaysia price, Nexus 4 price Malay, Nexus 4 price Malaysia, Nexus Phone

Update: We can confirm that DiGi will start with pre-orders on Monday and will start delivering the device on FridayMonday, Jan 14.

The Nexus 4 is coming to Malaysia this month and it looks like that DiGi got first dibs to make the device available to Malaysian. The yellow telco says that it will release more information about its Nexus 4 offerings on Monday (January 7).

Pricing is still unknown but an earlier listing on a forum thread in LowYat.net indicates that the Nexus 4 will retail for RM1,799. This however could be inaccurate as a senior LowYat.net forum member has revealed almost certain information that the Google phone could retail for around RM1,600.

A Monday product launch is always not a good idea for marketers and we’d like to think that LG would like to do a proper launch event for the Nexus 4 – it’s always nice to do public events over the weekends. So we’re expecting DiGi to start taking pre-orders for the device on Monday and start shipping the Nexus 4 on Friday, but that’s just a hunch at the moment.

We’ll share more information as it becomes available.

[source, via]

	Android, DiGi, LG, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Nexus 4, Players on the Field
	Android 4.2, DiGi, DiGi Nexus 4, google, Google Nexus, Google Nexus 4, Jelly Bean, LG, LG E960, LG Nexus 4, Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 4 DiGi, Nexus 4 launch Malaysia, Nexus 4 Malaysia, Nexus 4 Malaysia launch, Nexus 4 Malaysia price, Nexus 4 price Malay, Nexus 4 price Malaysia, Nexus Phone

If you’re looking for a cheap deal for smart phone on contract but don’t necessary need the latest, DiGi is offering a year end promo on selected models. The MeeGo powered Nokia N9 is being offered for FREE while the Sony Xperia S and Galaxy W are offered for only RM499. The Galaxy S II which is Samsung’s flagship of last year is offered as well at RM699.

All these devices are tied with 12 months contract of DG Smart Plan of RM68/month. Along with DiGi’s Jualan Internet promo, you’ll get 5GB data each month as well. For a period of 12 months, the total minimum subscription costs only RM816 which makes the total cost of ownership less than RM1,600. All 4 devices requires an upfront payment of RM500 which will be rebated back to your bill. The Sony Xperia S looks like a tempting buy among the lot with a 4.3″ 1280×720 resolution display, dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 12MP camera and 32GB of storage.

The offer is now available from their Online Store and will be available at DiGi’s centre at SoHo KL from 25th December 2012 onwards. As usual, stocks are expected to be limited and it is based on first come first served basis.

For more information, head over to DiGi.

	Android, DiGi, MeeGo, Mobile Devices, Nokia, Players on the Field, Samsung, Sony
	DG SmartPlan, DiGi, nokia, nokia n9, Nokia N9 DiGi, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S II DiGi, Samsung Galaxy S II Malaysia, Samsung Galaxy W, Samsung Galaxy W DiGi, Sony, Sony Xperia S, Sony Xperia S DiGi, Sony Xperia S Malaysia

If you’ve been holding out on your iPad mini or iPad 4 purchase until operators start offering plans for the two devices then you probably won’t have to wait much longer.

DiGi has just released its service plans for the iPad mini and iPad 4, and that’s pretty much a signal to expect Celcom and Maxis to follow suit in a few more days.

On the skin of it, the DiGi plans do not offer any savings from the retail price of the devices but the yellow telco is offering considerable savings on the accompanying data plans (the plans are tied to contract terms, of course). Across all the iPad data plans on offer, there is no excess charge if you exceed the allocated data limit but download speeds will be throttled down to what we can only assume as excruciatingly slow connection speeds. So if you’re on the cheapest data plan, you might want to be frugal with you connection because surfing on a tablet consumes more data than surfing on a smartphone.

For full details on the DiGi iPad plans, click here.

	DiGi, iPad, iPhone OS, Mobile Devices, Mobile OS, Players on the Field
	apple, iPad, iPad 4, iPad 4 DiGi, iPad 4 Malaysia, iPad Mini, iPad mini DiGi, ipad mini malaysia