Re: Qeustions KL and Penang??
 

Hi Bakedbean,

Streamyx in KL, but I don't use the land line for calls and so only pay RM1 per month for line rental admin cost. Its a heavy deposit they demanded which is offputting, but I signed for 1000kps and usually get more with hardly a hiccup.

In Penang I'm using the free wireless Celcom in the complex which is as slow as Maxis although more reliable. Still don't like it and eventually I will get streamyx in Penang as well. The only good thing about Penang is to get a decent reception I can sit watching the gym and people flogging their heart out, which reinforces my belief that I'm sure the pain is not worth it:eek:

Currently in Brisbane using DoDo wireless broadband, which is akin to Maxis and Celcom. I saw the Australian PM open the first A$43b fibreoptic system on the mainland to all 7 people who had signed up for it. Good value. As good as paying A$122m to ship 800 unwanted illegal immigrats to Malaysia and take 4000 back in return. Someone has to show these idiots how to negotiate me thinks...sorry off subject.:thumbdown:

Re: Qeustions KL and Penang??
 

Thanks strider. Will prob go for streamyx. I know that penangfon is also highly rated but not available at some condos

Re: Qeustions KL and Penang??
 

For pre-paid sim I used Digi in Penang. Their credits last quite a long time (I put full details on my blog). The RM 100 lasts 3-4 months IIRC, RM 50 maybe two months or so. They also do an excellent internet subscription if you use a smart phone which costs RM15 per week. Coverage was very good in KL and Penang and mobile internet very good.

Re: Qeustions KL and Penang??
 

...as I mentioned before, for an extra 1 off a year of RM10, DiGi prepaid unused credits will last a year. They don't advertise this, so need to ask, but its a great deal:thumbsup:

Re: Qeustions KL and Penang??
 

Be careful you pick the right provider for the area you're going to be in (in Penang). I have been told that by many people living here. In other words, ask around.

We're currently up Tg Bungah hillside renting and I use the free condo internet when working. When it's not, we have a Digi dongle, but coverage is pretty crappy. I heard from someone that Streamyx is pretty good coverage along the Tg Bungah-Tg Tokong main road stretch, so we'll probably go for that, and need a landline anyway.

Re: Questions KL and Penang??
 

The point I was making abou Digi was in relation to the OPs original question regarding a SIM to pick up at the airport. Clearly for protracted Internet service provision etc you woul need to take into account even more criteria. Several of the friends I have there have their own businesses and each of those carried two phones, Digi with a Maxis back-up, to ensure they were contactable as much as possible.