Summary
- Maxis fibre packages range from RM99 to RM499 monthly.
- A 5Gbps subscription costs RM11,976 over 24 months.
- Faster broadband may not benefit every household.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 5 — Malaysian households now face a wider range of broadband choices as Maxis offers promotional Home Fibre packages priced between RM99 and RM499 monthly.
Raising questions about how much consumers should spend on internet connectivity. The promotional lineup includes 300Mbps at RM99, 500Mbps at RM139 and 1Gbps at RM159.
Alongside newly introduced 3Gbps and 5Gbps packages costing RM399 and RM499 respectively. Over 24 months, subscribers would pay RM2,376 for 300Mbps, RM3,816 for 1Gbps.
RM9,576 for 3Gbps or RM11,976 for 5Gbps, excluding applicable taxes. While higher speeds may benefit households handling large file transfers, multiple simultaneous downloads and demanding professional workloads.
Everyday activities such as streaming, video calls and online gaming generally require significantly less bandwidth. Consumers should therefore compare monthly costs, household usage.
Device compatibility and contract commitments before upgrading, particularly as the new 3Gbps and 5Gbps packages are currently restricted to selected locations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
