Wireless Broadband in Malaysia

Nowadays there are many providers in Malaysia offering wireless broadband connection. Existing internet provider like TM and Jaring were the first to offer this service through wifi or hotspot. When edge and 3G technology became available, mobile providers like Digi, Celcom and Maxis take the advantages of high speed data connection to offer their own wireless internet connection. The latest player to join is U Broadband from U-Mobile Surf which is now consider as most value for money wireless broadband package.

With so many packages to choose which one will suit your usages? If you are using internet just for surfing and read emails, the basic unlimited packages from Digi, Celcom or Maxis should be the best. This is considering the mobile coverage of these 3 providers, where you can get the connection in most cities or residential areas. For heavy user who always need fastest connection I think Celcom Broadband plan will be the best. Considering Celcom 3G is the widest coverage among all 3 major players.

Most of the broadband packages promoting with the USB modem which you need to pay extra money for the modem price. Now with promotion price you can buy the USB modem around RM600~700. If you think it is too expensive for this tiny gadgets, you can use cheaper PCMCIA card or just use your existing 3G phone as a modem.