Data released by Tableau, a firm that specializes in data analysis, business intelligence and data visualization, shows that iPad 3G users in Europe and the US are paying as much as RM80/GB of data used on average.

On the other end of the spectrum, Singaporeans are enjoying some of the world’s cheapest data rates when it comes to plans tied to the iPad 3G. On average Singaporeans are paying as low as RM1.20/GB.

That’s even cheaper than Malaysia. Although the iPad is not officially sold here, a quick look around the local broadband plan pricing reveal that we’re paying somewhere around RM10 – 15/GB on average.

Question is, data rates (as in the speeds) in the US and in Singapore and sometimes in Malaysia are not that much different, but why the huge discrepancy in data (as in GB) prices? Anyone can answer that?

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Data on the move is getting more essential. When travelling abroad, data charges often cost a bomb.

Today, Celcom has announced that it is offering Unlimited Data Roaming for its Celcom postpaid customers.

With Celcom’s Data Roaming Tariff (DRT), customers can use unlimited data in Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for a flat rate of RM38 per day.

It is also interested to note that 59% of its International Roaming Data usage comes from the 5 countries mentioned.

This service however is only valid until 31st July and customers do not need to subscribe anything extra. Just make sure that the roaming service is active before leaving the country.

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