Archive for 'U Mobile'

[Update 2] U Mobile Nationwide Network Problem- No Calls/SMS

U Mobile is currently facing a nationwide network problem. Customers won’t be able to receive, make calls and SMS. Approximately 12.35pm today, U Mobile posted the below message on its Facebook page and Twitter: Some 018 numbers are unable to make/receive voice calls & sms nationwide. The rectification is in progress. Any inconvenience caused is [...]

Maxis share its 3G network with U Mobile

Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (Maxis) and U Mobile Sdn Bhd (U Mobile) have entered into a multi-billion ringgit agreement to share Maxis’ 3G radio access networks (RAN) with U Mobile. The agreement will be for an initial period of 10 years. (From L to R– Mark Dioguardi, CTO Maxis Berhad, Sandip Das, CEO of Maxis [...]

U Mobile Main Sponsor of Pop Star 2011

U Mobile, who is the main sponsor of a local singing competition called Pop Star 2011, celebrated the top 10 semi-finalists by rewarding them with a Samsung Galaxy Mini and a prepaid starter pack each. The grand finale of Pop Star 2011 will be held on 13 November, 3pm at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands, [...]

New U Mobile Postpaid Plans Announced- Free Data, Free SMS & Free Minutes

U Mobile today officially announced its new postpaid data plans. These new postpaid plan appeared on U Mobile website last week however it did not provide full details. Speaking on the new offering, Dr. Kaizad Heerjee, CEO of U Mobile Sdn Bhd said, “The new packages are the results of an extensive market research we [...]

New U Mobile Postpaid Plan- Free Data, Voice & SMS

U Mobile has unveiled 3 new new postpaid that offers free data, voice and SMS. The basic U28 plan cost RM28/month. It offers free 1GB usage of mobile internet and Free 300 SMS to any local mobile numbers. Calls within network are charged RM0.18/min while calls made to outside the network are charged RM0.20/min. The [...]

Revised for the 3rd time: U Mobile BlackBerry Prepaid Plans

U Mobile Blackberry plans used to be available up to RM40/month without tethering and later the mobile operator offered unlimited(data) tethering as part of a promotion. Less than a month later, it cost RM25/month to use U Mobile Blackberry Internet Service(BIS) plus mobile internet usage up to 1GB. Now the same plan cost only RM19/month.

[Opinion] Maxis claims Malaysia’s Fastest Mobile network too

Maxis is claiming that it has the fastest mobile network in Malaysia. On its website, Maxis posted the message below: Doesn’t it feel great when someone puts you first? In everything we do, we always try to put our customers first. So whether it’s connecting you to the people who matter most or helping you [...]

U Mobile Claims the Fastest Mobile Broadband in Malaysia

With the recent upgrade of its mobile network to HSPA+, U Mobile now claims that it has the fastest mobile broadband network in Malaysia with speeds up to 42Mbps. The U Mobile 42Mbps network is now available at Klang Valley, Seremban, Port Dickson and Johor Bahru. The full 42Mbps U Mobile coverage can be viewed- [...]

U Mobile hits 1 Million Subscribers 3 years later

U Mobile, the 3G operator which launched in March 2008 now has a million subscribers. Its one million subscriber base include its postpaid, prepaid & broadband users. [Dr. Kaizad Heerjee (left), CEO of U Mobile Sdn Bhd presenting the BlackBerry Playbook to Mohd. Razif Razali, U Mobile’s one millionth customer. ] The operator offered its [...]

U Mobile 42Mbps Network in Klang Valley

U Mobile last month announced the deployment of its HSPA+(42Mbps) network in Johor Bahru. The mobile operator now has recently completed its network upgrade in the Klang Valley to support the new speed. The U Mobile 3G network in the Klang Valley is now HSPA+ enabled and offers broadband speeds up to 42Mbps.

Cabinet committee to discuss 6% prepaid service tax issue

The Cabinet Committee on supply and food prices will discuss the 6% service tax for prepaid users when it meets in a few days. “We do not want to burden the people,” said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin when asked what signal the Government was giving by intervening in the issue involving the [...]

6% service tax on prepaid reloads and starter packs starting Sept 15

As reported before on Malaysian Wireless, the mobile operators(Maxis, Celcom, DiGi, Tune Talk..etc) will start implementing the 6% service tax on prepaid reload/top ups starting 15 September 2011. The new move also applies on purchase of new prepaid starter packs as well. The telcos said the service tax is a consumption tax and chargeable to [...]

U Mobile Raya Surprise- Special Device Packages

In conjunction with Hari Raya, U Mobile is offering five mobile devices with special packages. The five devices are- Nokia X3-02, HTC Wildfire, i-Mobile Hitz 228, Samsung Mini & Samsung Galaxy Tab. With a U Mobile postpaid plan subscription, these devices are priced for as low as: Nokia X3-02- RM0 (with U Plus) HTC Wildfire- [...]

Cosway Appointed as U Mobile Distribution Partner

U Mobile Sdn Bhd today appointed Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd as its new distribution partner. Via the partnership, U Mobile’s top-ups and prepaid starter packs will be carried in all Cosway 822 stockists nationwide, including East Malaysia. [Dr, Kaizad Heerjee (left), Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile Sdn. Bhd & Mr. Yeap Dein Wah (right), [...]

U Mobile gives Free Calls, SMS & Unlimited Data on Merdeka Day

In conjunction with the country’s 54th Merdeka celebration, U Mobile is giving away free calls, free SMSes & free unlimited data on on Merdeka Day(31st of August 2011). [Dr. Kaizad Heerjee (centre), Chief Executive Officer & staff of U Mobile  Sdn. Bhd] “We are excited to celebrate Malaysia’s 54 years of independence and unity with U [...]