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- here. There are currently over 1300 sites in the central region that has been upgraded with the new speed.
While declining to give exact average speeds, Dr. Kaizad, CEO of U Mobile told MalaysianWireless that users can expect broadband speeds between 3-10Mbps and up to 42Mbps on the network. He added that the majority users on U Mobile will always enjoy the fastest speed.
The U Mobile 42Mbps broadband plans:
The MB68 plan cost RM68 per month and comes with 5GB data quota while the MB128 cost RM128/month and has a 20GB data quota. As part of a promotion, customers who buy the MiFi or the 42Mbps USB modem will receive a RM100 rebate in their postpaid bill over a period of 5-month. Modems rental are also available at RM20 a month.
Full details of the U Broadband plan can be viewed- here.
A new weekly data plan is expected to be available soon. The U Broadband weekly plan will be priced at RM15/week with 500MB of data quota.