A question on local Internet Service Providers - Page 2

Adrian Wong · 25th Jan 2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by belikethat

it will take years to implement wimax and i bet it gonna be pricey too.. and the speed don`t be top notch either

I heard they are rushing it for Sabah and Sarawak. Probably looking to field some trial runs (at least) in 2008.

diaboluz666 · 30th Jan 2008, 09:44 AM

*sigh* I guess I'm pretty much stuck with streamyx, then.. A friend of mine was stuck with paying bills for a few months without even having any service. TM insisted that he is connected to their broadband service. I think that's utter BS! You are right about monopolies. Doesn't help the consumer at all.

I need to have broadband connection as I'm trying to start some freelance jobs at home. So, I'm going to do a little more research (coverage areas, pricing) and get connected ASAP.

Adrian Wong · 30th Jan 2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diaboluz666

*sigh* I guess I'm pretty much stuck with streamyx, then.. A friend of mine was stuck with paying bills for a few months without even having any service. TM insisted that he is connected to their broadband service. I think that's utter BS! You are right about monopolies. Doesn't help the consumer at all.

I need to have broadband connection as I'm trying to start some freelance jobs at home. So, I'm going to do a little more research (coverage areas, pricing) and get connected ASAP.

Really not much of a choice. If you are in a TM area, you have to get Streamyx. But if your area with under Maxis, it's even worse... you have to use their broadband solution which is understandably not as good or cheap.

diaboluz666 · 31st Jan 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Really not much of a choice. If you are in a TM area, you have to get Streamyx. But if your area with under Maxis, it's even worse... you have to use their broadband solution which is understandably not as good or cheap.

Yeah, I hear you. Ok, then. I'll see if my place is covered by streamyx. Thanks again.

Adrian Wong · 31st Jan 2008, 09:55 PM

No problem.

peaz · 3rd Feb 2008, 10:29 AM

heard from my brother that one of his friends has been fined RM700 by TMNut for downloading stuffs. not sure of the details though. Anyone else heard of similar stories?

Adrian Wong · 3rd Feb 2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by peaz

heard from my brother that one of his friends has been fined RM700 by TMNut for downloading stuffs. not sure of the details though. Anyone else heard of similar stories?

Huh? That's quite unlikely. TM has no right or reason to fine anyone for downloading.

belikethat · 3rd Feb 2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by diaboluz666

A friend of mine was stuck with paying bills for a few months without even having any service. TM insisted that he is connected to their broadband service. (coverage areas, pricing) and get connected ASAP.

u need to be subscribe for at least min 1 year, even if u don`t use it.. which is probably the case here.

Adrian Wong · 3rd Feb 2008, 04:49 PM

Yeah, that could be the reason. You have to check the terms and conditions when you register. Sometimes, they insist on a 2-year contract.

In that case, you will be forced to pay for the full two years even if they cannot deliver the connectivity to you. Of course, you can always ask for a rebate... but that's up to your own effort. They sure aren't going to just give it to you.

Chai · 3rd Feb 2008, 04:49 PM

Yup, I read it in LYN. Not sure how true is it.

30th Jan 2008, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
diaboluz666 Just Started Join Date: 15 Jan 2008 Posts: 25 Reputation: 29 Rep Power: 0	Bummer, rite... sigh I guess I'm pretty much stuck with streamyx, then.. A friend of mine was stuck with paying bills for a few months without even having any service. TM insisted that he is connected to their broadband service. I think that's utter BS! You are right about monopolies. Doesn't help the consumer at all. I need to have broadband connection as I'm trying to start some freelance jobs at home. So, I'm going to do a little more research (coverage areas, pricing) and get connected ASAP.

31st Jan 2008, 09:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
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3rd Feb 2008, 04:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Yeah, that could be the reason. You have to check the terms and conditions when you register. Sometimes, they insist on a 2-year contract. In that case, you will be forced to pay for the full two years even if they cannot deliver the connectivity to you. Of course, you can always ask for a rebate... but that's up to your own effort. They sure aren't going to just give it to you. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

3rd Feb 2008, 04:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,991 Reputation: 4108 Rep Power: 74	Yup, I read it in LYN. Not sure how true is it. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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