Blackberry Bold - Maxis VS Celcom package plan
Since iPhone most likely won’t be around ‘legally’ at the moment, lets jump to another cool gadget from RIM, Blackberry. Well yeah, only Blackberry Bold manage to give Apple’s iPhone 3G run for their money.
Hoping to see Blackberry Bold faded, once seeing a big BlackBerry Bold photo on both Maxis & Celcom sites. Why we used to be behind when it come to get ‘cool’ device huh, probably for one exception, for gadget made in Korea, Japan or Finland.
Although I favor iPhone over Blackberry (except when Storm make it way here) for many reasons , the superiority of Blackberry over iPhone for business users and functionality is undeniable. The Blackberry strength lies on it rock solid service of delivering email to and from mobile devices. The service disruption is a rare, especially in Malaysia based on my colleagues experience of using company sponsored Blackberry which run on Celcom network.
Ahh, excuse me if I sound like promoting Blackberry. In Malaysia, Blackberry is only offered by Maxis & Celcom. I’m not ultra busy person who who devoted myself for emails, but if the price and the plan is right, why should I avoiding Blackberry, correct?
Having said that, I made a simple spreadsheet, comparing the plan between Maxis & Celcom side by side. The idea is to identify, which one offer the best value for money. Keep in mind though, the price and service compared is only for consumers usage.
Celcom’s plans looks more attractive than those offered by Maxis. Celcom didn’t mention if their data plan had included Internet/WAP service, even though I believe so but if it is otherwise, Celcom plan is surely less attractive than Maxis. Instead of price, sometime it is the quality of service that determi
Want more, check out the detail over here for Maxis & Celcom
Thanks for the review on black berry that i would like to know…Great to see this article which i am searching for..
then shall i take maxis or celcom huh?
of coz celcom…i mean,im a maxs user.but d fact tat nowadays maxis service is crap..late sms delivery…error in connection most of d time..network busy..they sed they’r upgrading d system but since last year???plus,i know 2 persons using celcom blackberry package,unlimited one is only rm98 compare ta maxis umlimited on eis rm120.so i wil dfntely go with celcom.im plannin to now.
of coz celcom…i mean,im a maxis user.but d fact tat nowadays maxis service is crap..late sms delivery…error in connection most of d time..network busy..they sed they’r upgrading d system but since last year???plus,i know 2 persons using celcom blackberry package,unlimited one is only rm98 compare ta maxis umlimited on eis rm120.so i wil dfntely go with celcom.im plannin to now.
You should compare with voice charges because you pay for email + voice service.
Hi guys, i’m new people in malaysia… Can u guys suggested me what provider i have to use to using blackberry, because i have plan to use blackberry bold in malayasia….. but i don’t know what provider which is good or not…
thankssss
@Ryoko - I’m not BB user, but the company I work before (US co) and present company (German Co) use BB from Celcom. I don’t know if that is gov endorsement or if Celcom itself is better choice for them. Just to let you know that if I’m not mistaken, most copany (that I know) which based in cyberjaya using BB from celcom.
I’m sold distributors for celcom..if anyone looking for blackberry devices..pls cont me at 0193227272 for best price.
The price is much chipper. Bold only RM1400 + BIS (unlimited Data only RM 98)
Don’t hesitate to call me at anytime.
Thanks fm addy
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hi addy..just inquiring….how much can u get a blackberry javelin?…n how come u can get it at a much cheaper price?
@Farah, call him directly. If you willing to go to One Utama today or tomorrow, and if you lucky, you can get it for RM99 plus 12 months subscription of Digi BIS (RM68).
its sold out:(
Celcom, Maxis , Digi… erm.. which is the best.. price, package, services, coverage??? you make a choice.. i’ve been a users for celcom over a 11 years already. and they never down for thier customer. I’ve use Digi, I’ve use Maxis… bet they have a great presentation of thier package…. but bare in mind…. culculate thier package offer to others. which one you need best… Best Coverage, Widest Coverage, Best PRices, its Celcom…… wait for the magazine from EDGE Malaysia come out on 20 Nov 2009. You’ll be surpise… Broadband— unlimited but have fair usage… Maxis 3GB, Digi 3GB, Umobile 3GB, Celcom 5GB. If you not like the fair usage.. use streamyx… Fair Usage doesn’t mean your line will cut off, it only become slower only. Think again.. Check the coverage site.. http://www.celcom.com.my/broadband , http://www.digi.com.my , http://www.maxis.com.my ..
@Aishah - That was expected… the price is ridiculously cheap.. I heard that someone queue 12hpours before the event but still end up empty handed.
@DR BB - I’m with you.. stick with Streamyx no matter how good the other offer is.. except you’re frequently outdoor..
@Admin : yeahhh… streamyx rock… but only at home.. on mobile i’m on my BlackBerry. facebook, YM, GTalk, BB MEssenger… Browser.. all in 1… so.. times is running out and past you by.. think about technology.. celcom is going to 7.4mb for broadband… test has been done… ok ok…
@others: join celcom network.. hidden tips.. take P148 .. all in one.. call 10cent all number , sms 2 cent , Broadband HSDPDA unlimited….. what more you want?????? Free Device… yeahhh you got it….
@DR BB. Same here
Mine on Celcom BIS..
Halo! wanna ask sometin’
@Pacman - yes, what’s your question?
I am currently on Celcom Exec 50 + Data + BB. All in all costing me a minimum of RM148 per month.
I am planning to get a BB for my wife and looking for the cheapest package around. As for celcom, what i have now (RM148) is the cheapest. For Maxis, we’ve to pay RM120 for the data+BB and subscribe to a call plan. the cheapest call plan is the RM30 (high call rate), making the total of RM120+30.
I have to say that Celcom has the most competitive offer, but you have to make do with the LOUSY customer service if you have any problem.
I am a 012 user, but MNP to celcom for the cheaper rate and BB plan. There are days which i would rather pay more for better customer service.
Customer service - Maxis
Coverage & Price - Celcom
aiman.. you want a chepest package… go for celcom BB package for only 118…. so cheap.. or if you not really on email.. go for prepaid blackberry… use xpax… my wife use it,… and i can control her usage…. she only use facebook and instant messaging… you asking about customer service… here in Sarawak we got BB Doctor here… if you from Sarawak (kuching especialy) you know who he is.. and its belong to CELCOM…. what more you want…. and plus one thing.. not all thing are perfect,,,,,