Thursday, March 19th, 2009 7,533 views
I was invited to this Nuffnang Nite Out With Digi @ Friendster Cafe last Saturday for the introduction of MSN. It was drizzling on that day but luckily I stay near by and familiar with that place and been to Friendster Cafe for few times. =)
Some ppl thought this Friendster Cafe is actually own by friendster.com an online social networking site and make fun of it telling that if you show them your friendster user account and you will actually get 20% discount. LOL.
Before the event start, the emcee Jonathan, Robb from Nuffnang, Cecilia from Digi were having discussion on how to run the event in a successful manner.
After that, all the bloggers chit chatting there and camwhore there while waiting for 7pm for the registration. After the registration, we were given a T-Shirt each and a lucky number which did not bring me any luck. Haha.
Before the event started, we need to sign in to the virtual MSN board prepared by Digi, I must say it’s a creative way to push MSN. A lot of funny funny nick and status and personal message was written to the board.
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Thursday, February 26th, 2009 6,229 views
I just received a SMS from Digi telling me that Digi Broadband is in PJ now. It’s still their soft launch, that’s why you did not see much info or advertisement about the Digi Broadband or 3G. It’s not their style, they will advertise in a very creative way for Digi Broadband I guess. Stay tuned.
Great news! Digi broadband is finally available near you. Visit rediscoverbroadband.com.my for more information or drop by our Digi Center in SS2 fr 26-28Feb09.
After I got the SMS I went to rediscoverbroadband.com.my, their content is updated and some terms also being updated.
We’ve got good news! We’re extending our laptop & broadband promotion. All you have to do
is swing by the SS2 DiGi Centre in Petaling Jaya from 26th – 28th February 2009 to check out
the promo. No registration required!
This offer is valid on a first come first served basis and stocks are limited.
Broadband Laptop Promo Package
HP CQ40 Laptop Specs
• Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T3400 (2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 Cache)
• 2GB DDR2 Memory
• 320GB 5400 rpm
• 14.1″ TFT WXGA high definition widescreen LCD panel with brightview technology
• DVD +/- RW Double Layer Drive with LightScribe
• Integrated 802.11b/g
• 5-in-1 intergrated digital media reader slot
• One year International Limited Warranty (parts/labor/carry-in)
• Microsoft Windows Home Vista Basic
Terms and Conditions
• Limited laptop units @ RM 999.
• Each laptop purchase would require the purchase of the broadband package
Broadband Promo Package
Features
• Download speed: up to 3.6Mbps (FREE Trial of up to 7.2Mbps)
• Upload speed: up to 384kbps (FREE Trial of up to 2Mbps)
• Quota: 50GB (connection will be throttled to 64kbps when the
quota is breached)
• FREE Broadband E230 HSPA modem (with free MicroSD card)
Terms and Conditions
• Price: RM128/month for 6 months (normal price at RM158).
Price returns to RM158 after 6 months.
• Contract period: 12 months. Should the customer decide to terminate the service before the contract expires, an early termination penalty will be imposed at either the cost of the
modem (RM600) or the remaining balance of the contract value,
whichever is lower.
• Advance payment: 2 x monthly fee (RM256).
• FREE Trial of 7.2Mbps speed is at DiGi’s discretion and valid for contract period of 12 months.
Previously was 10GB but now changed to 50GB Fair Usage Quota? But their FAQ page still have not updated yet.
Q11: What is the usage limit for this broadband service?
A11: The broadband service comes with a data quota/usage limit of 10GB.
Q12: What will happen if I exceed my limit?
A12: Your broadband connection will be throttled to a lower speed.
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009 10,481 views
Congratulations! You’re one of the few who’ve been chosen to rediscover what broadband should be! To begin your journey, select and register for a package below and visit Ikano Power Centre from 21st – 22nd February 2009 to grab your broadband and laptop package! Hurry!
Only limited laptops available!
Laptop + Broadband Package
-HP Compaq CQ40 Laptop @ RM999
-Broadband Package RM128/month
-Free Broadband E230 HSPA USBModem
Broadband Package
-Broadband Package RM128/month
-Free Broadband E230 HSPA USBModem
Ah, it looks like the fat yellow man is about to launch its 3G services after a year of much huffing and puffing. I thought this was vapourware, and I assumed this was, until I saw something real. The DiGi fanbois have been waiting for this moment – many who are using competing services want to switch when it’s available, saying it’s going to be cheaper, has better coverage, faster and will offer unmetered wireless broadband. Well, I’m here to say – sorry to burst your bubble, but all of that just ain’t gonna happen.
This launch website for DiGi’s 3G services has two packages on offer – one bundled with a HP Compaq CQ40 notebook and a Huawei E230 USB datacard, the other bundled with a Huawei E230 USB datacard. Both carry a minimum 12 month subscription period. The price for the first package is RM 999 for the notebook, plus RM 128 monthly, for a minimum of one year, for the 7.2mbps service. The second package costs RM 128 monthly, for a minimum of one year. Note that in the fine print it says that it’s only RM 128 monthly for both packages for the first 6 months, then it increases to RM 158 monthly for the next months that you subscribe to the service.
My comments:
1. damn, this is an expensive service at RM 158 monthly. Don’t let the 7,2mbps speed fool you, no one will ever achieve this speed in this world. I don’t know what world they reside in, but I’m on earth.
2. metered broadband of 10Gb monthly – double that of Celcom, and compared to Maxis’s unmetered (thus far) wireless broadband, is nothing to shout about.
3. coverage area sucks at the moment. They’re launching in the PJ area first, although I know for a fact that there is a DiGi signal where I live in KL. DiGi can’t be that desperate for revenue, can it? Or can it? 
4. there is as yet no indication what the pricing is going to be when you sign up without any buying any hardware from DiGi, that is, you only get a data SIM from them. Maybe they’re not interested in selling this service. But I have no reason to expect anything below RM 158 as they mentioned that this is their monthly rate for the service in the terms and conditions.
My overall verdict – avoid this offering like the plague. You’re going to hit the monthly quota in no time, assuming you can get 50% of the advertised speed at 3.6mbps. If you don’t plan on hitting the monthly quota, why sign up with DiGi? Why not go with Maxis at RM 99 monthly (+ 5% service tax)? It’s way cheaper. Maxis’ network is currently 3.6mbps enabled, and it’s already 7.2mbps in some areas. Celcom offers RM 68 monthly, but only at 3G/UMTS speeds – again, if you’re not going to hit the monthly data quota, why worry about speed? The faster speed you get, the more you download, and the more you download, the faster you hit the quota.
People need to understand that it’s not just the speed that matters – it’s the amount you can use per month as well. Metered broadband is akin to having a straight road all the way from KL to Penang, and you buy a Ferrari. You’re told that you can only drive at 250km/h from KL to Tapah, from then on, you drive at 60km/h. Isn’t this a waste of money, buying the Ferrari? Get my point?
I should know what I’m talking about here folks – I’ve got one Maxis 3G data account, two Celcom data accounts and two DiGi data accounts. All are unlimited. The winner by far – Maxis at RM 99 monthly. If I show you my daily downloads on the Maxis network, you’ll drool. So, please, before you leave a snide comment that I’m biased or don’t know what I’m talking about, think twice or you’ll end up getting a rude earful from me 
I think DiGi should rethink its tagline – from “Broadband done right” to “DiGi sucks…big time”.
Click here for the “promotion launch” website. I checked the whois – the site is confirmed to belong to DiGi.
Source : -:: Malaysia Mobile Tech News ::-
So after reading for the article above will you subscribe to Digi 3G broadband? I was waiting all the while for Digi to launch their 3G since years ago but now after get to know about the price and package might not be really interested on that. I agree the issues that he had brought up. =(
For more information check out the following link.
-:Promotion:-
http://rediscoverbroadband.com.my/
-:Coverage:-
http://rediscoverbroadband.com.my/cov.html
-:FAQ:-
Q11: What is the usage limit for this broadband service?
A11: The broadband service comes with a data quota/usage limit of 10GB.
Q12: What will happen if I exceed my limit?
A12: Your broadband connection will be throttled to a lower speed.
http://rediscoverbroadband.com.my/faq.html
-:Terms & Conditions:-
5. Any subscriber that purchases a HP laptop offered via this Promotion must subscribe to DiGi’s Broadband plan with an original monthly fee of RM158 with a twelve (12) months minimum contract period. But as part of this promotion, the subscriber will enjoy a special price of RM128 for the first six (6) months of their contract, after which the monthly fee will revert to its original price. Two (2) months advance payment of RM256 is required when you sign up at the event.
http://rediscoverbroadband.com.my/tnc.html
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 4,028 views
DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd is strengthening its “best value” position in the postpaid market with the announcement of four (4) new Postpaid plans. Whilst continuing to focus on simplicity, DiGi is now offering customised plans that cater for different type of users, including one that offers free domestic calls and SMS.
DiGi’s Chief Commercial Officer, Tom Schnitker, said this launch is in line with the company’s move to enhance DiGi’s market share in the growing Malaysian postpaid market. In view of the changing market dynamics and postpaid customers becoming more discerning, DiGi believes that it is imperative to address specific needs and provide customised plans that are relevant to the customers’ usage patterns.
“By creating relevance to customer needs, we bring about value and savings that will continue to give us the competitive edge in our efforts to further grow the postpaid segment,” he added.
DiGi’s four new plans, DG20, DG50, DG150 and DG250, leverage on “savings” as its key proposition and subsequently give customers the choice to choose Plans that cater to their specific usage patterns. DG250 Plan is the first of its kind to be offered in the local mobile telecommunications industry – it gives customers free domestic calls and SMS to any network at anytime for just RM250.
“We believe this plan will be well received by higher end customers as domestic calls often chalk up a significant amount on their monthly bills,” Tom said.
In another first for Malaysia, the new DG20 Plan offers the lowest industry access fee to date, at RM20. The other plans include DG50 and DG150; which feature simple rates structure with the latter offering free DiGi-to-DiGi calls.
source : lowyat.net
SHAH ALAM: DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd expects its postpaid subscriber growth this year to surpass the 41% recorded in the first quarter with the introduction of four new packages.
Chief commercial officer Tom Schnitker said the first-quarter figure was much stronger than the industry’s growth of 21%.
“The rise in our postpaid subscribers during this period resulted in a 30% increase in revenue,” he said at the launch of the new plans.
As at March 31, DiGi had 6.6 million subscribers, with 775,172 postpaid users.
DiGi Telecommunication Sdn Bhd chief commercial offier Tom Schnitker speaking on Thursday
DiGi’s new postpaid plans are DG20, DG50, DG150 and DG250, with a monthly commitment fee of RM20, RM50, RM150 and RM250 respectively.
DG250 rewards users with free domestic calls and short messaging service to any network at any time for a fixed monthly commitment.
“Just stay tuned with us,” Schnitker said when asked if data and international direct dialling call charges would be lower for its latest postpaid plans.
DiGi, which has allocated RM15mil to RM20mil to promote its products this year, is also looking at increasing its share of the postpaid market.
Schnitker said the local postpaid segment was still quite small compared with countries like Singapore and Australia where it had reached over 60% of the mobile market.
Schnitker also said DiGi was likely to introduce its 3G services in the fourth quarter or first quarter 2009.
source : TheStar
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Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 1,813 views
Still don’t have ONECARD yet?
Take home a free ONECARD today! This offer is specially for DiGi users.
Tired with the thought of waiting in line to get 1Utama’s ONECARD?
Good news for DiGi users: you don’t have to queue up!
Just whip out your DiGi mobile phone and dial ##1111 to apply ONECARD for free!
Show the SMS you received to the Customer Service counters located in 1Utama’s new wing to get your ONECARD. What’s more, it comes with a preloaded parking rebate worth RM5 for ONECARD Parking too!
But wait! There’s another bonus after you’ve successfully obtained your ONECARD via ##1111! Dial the number again on and you’ll receive SMS notification about discounts available from 1Utama’s participating stores. Show the SMS at the store counter to get discounts on your purchase!
Apply for your ONECARD today before promotion ends on 31st March 2008!
How?
1a) New card subscription
Step 1 Dial ##1111 to get system SMS.
Step 2 Proceed to Customer Service counter on ground floor @ 1Utama (new wing) to collect new ONECARD + RM5 parking rebate.
Step 3 Show SMS to Customer Service personnel to redeem ONECARD + RM5 parking rebate.
1b) Existing ONECARD user
Step 1 Dial ##1111 to get system SMS.
Step 2 Proceed to Customer Service counter on ground floor @ 1Utama (new wing) with a DiGi friend (who doesn’t own a ONECARD) to collect new ONECARD + RM5 parking rebate. Any DiGi subscriber with existing ONECARD can also extend the offer to another DiGi subscriber.
Step 3 Show SMS to Customer Service personnel to redeem ONECARD + RM5 parking rebate.
2) After ONECARD subscription / purchase
Step 1 Dial ##1111.
Step 2 System sends SMS with discount notification.
Step 3 Proceed to selected stores to get discount upon purchase.
FAQ | Terms & Conditions
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