Check internet utilization on Maxis & new Internet plans

Update 1 (24 December 2011) :- Latest ussd string to check mobile internet usage ( *100*3*6#)


Unknown to many of us, recently Maxis introduce a method to check your mobile internet utilization from your phone. This will definitely helps for subscriber that been complaining about overcharging from Maxis - as now subscribers can currently monitor their usage daily to ensure quota is not exceeded.

From the FAQ (not sure if this applicable for monthly pass or existing pass ; as it mentioned New Internet Plan):- Maxis seems to send alert when usage is at 80% & 100% of usage.

However for those that eager to find out their utilization, here are the short-cut to check mobile internet usage from ussd menu:- *100*3*5# (execute this from your phone dialler) - found it works with Monthly pass on this

Also little known to us Maxis launch time-based & quota upgrade passes for their subscribers.

The plan as highlighted below:-

Blackberry Bold 9700 - Now in WHITE

BB Bold 9700 has arrived in Malaysia from Maxis, it comes with great bundling as well:-

Postpaid & Prepaid

Handset RRP = RM2099 for handset

Postpaid Bundling

RM2459 inclusive of RM360 for 12 months of BIS advanced plan

Savings:- (RM120 x 12) - RM360= RM1080

Of course, u will need to subsribe to minimum Maxis RM30 postpaid plan

Prepaid Bundling

RM2279 inclusive of RM180 for 6 months of BIS premium plan

Savings: (RM98 x 6) - RM180 = RM408

For more information, please check at Maxis Blackberry White website

Maxis Network - Social Media approach

Just to share some latest noticeable update from Maxis,this time is regarding their commitment for network expansions,  Building Tomorrow Network by Maxis

Iphone 3G, disable carrier settings

Long time havent update / review about gadget encounter or provide some view on the latest gadget on the street.

Recently, with the much awaiting Iphone 3G launching in Malaysia has finally launched by Maxis. However, some industry watcher has been thinking other operator might follow suite as is not an exclusive deal in Malaysia. Well, i guess we shall wait and see, especially Maxis package has been NOT so ATTRACTIVE for the low usage customer. (Well, Iphone has been label as an high end phone, probably if every tom, dick & harry owning on, it will not be so "high end" anymore.)

I wish to share some tips & tricks for those Iphone 3G user (especially on Maxis or carrier supported country) where their APN settings has been hidden from changing thus hamper the trick to disable data connection (of course, Jailbreak can solve this problem). This tips are for those who prefer to stick to original firmware.

1. Download the Iphone Enterprise Configuration tools, from Apple official site. Link:- MAC, PC
2. Create a new “Configuration Profile” and click on the “Advanced Setting” to set the APN information for EDGE/3G (an invalid APN will render the data connection failed to connect.
3. After you have done that export the profile, send it as email to your iphone and install it as instructed on the screen.
4. Reboot the phone (Home + Power Button simultaneously)
5. Test by connecting to the internet with certain apps (eg. Maps, Stocks, Weather , etc)