Celcom Home, Hop and Away Broadband Plan
Filed in: Malaysia, Tmnet — March 28th, 2008
While TMNet announced the Streamyx Combo package, Celcom (TMNet’s sister company) also launched the “Home, Hop & Away” plan, which combines Celcom 3G and Streamyx broadband services. With the broadband plan, you can enjoy high speed Internet connectivity at home and when you travel.
What is “Home, Hop & Away” package?
“Home, Hop & Away” package is a combination of Streamyx 1.0Mbps (free ADSL modem) + Celcom Broadband Basic (up to 384kbps). Current promotion price is RM108 per month, which RM48 cheaper than subscribing the 2 services separately.
Package sign up can be done at any Celcom branch or TMPoint in Malaysia. The package is open for existing Streamyx/Celcom subscribers too.
Notes about “Home, Hop & Away” broadband package
- The minimum subscription period for the package is 18 months. During the minimum subscription period, you are not allowed to terminate or change the package to other Streamyx or Celcom broadband packages.
- If you are to terminate the Home, Hop & Away subscription before 18 months, you would need to pay RM350 of penalty charge.
- The SIM card provided is dedicated to Internet services only, no voice or SMS services.
- Fair Usage Policy at 5GB per month for Celcom Broadband. If you exceed the 5GB allocation, Celcom reserves the right to lower down your bandwidth speed.
- 3G SIM card modem is NOT included. It costs few hundreds bucks for one.
My two cents
Whenever my Streamyx is down (just happened again few days ago!), I would wish to have wireless broadband connection. The “Home, Hop & Away” package seems attractive to me.
However, at second thought, 3G broadband is less useful for me because I seldom travel around. Plus, the 18 months minimum subscription period and RM380 penalty charge really scared me off.
Any Celcom broadband users there? Please share your experiences.
Tags: 3G, broadband, celcom, Malaysia, streamyx, TM, Tmnet
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March 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am
celcom coverage is better …
plus no need pay deposit and contra
it is for normal packages @@
do u interest @@?
i am celcom reseller ….
March 28th, 2008 at 11:06 am
ha! here comes the reseller. but, RM108 per month is what really scared me off, not the 18 month of what i’d put “wajib bayar”.
March 28th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
My colleague applied it yesterday. And, he told me that this promotion is for 013 customers. He is an existing Streamyx and Celcom 019 postpaid customer.
March 29th, 2008 at 12:46 am
I miss Streamyx in Malaysia although the service is unreliable, over here in australia, it is so expensive and it is limited to a certain amount of GB per month.
March 29th, 2008 at 1:04 am
I’m really disappointed about internet providers in Malaysia, the speed is too slow and unreliable.
after using maxis broadband and celcom broadband, celcom seems to have a vast 3G coverage but the speed still sucks and depends highly on the time and place that you use it.
March 29th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
RM 108 is too expensive for me. Unless you need that to make a living.
March 30th, 2008 at 1:56 am
I am using digi EDGE, using my motorola Razr V3XX usb modem. No need to buy the expansive 3G pcmcia card meh. Also edge is everywhere even in remote area like Chenderah…Sungai Rambai….Simpang Kerayong…ahhah bet you guys never heard of all that place before but all covered with EDGE.
And guys for example my razr V3XX also support 3G and 3.5Gees. So if in future Digi want to upgrade their spectrum to 3Gees then i still can use my handphone.
Although I get only 100kbps to 150kbps with my digi edge, Its just find for me. The monthly bill is RM66/ month flat.
March 30th, 2008 at 3:59 am
I just back from UK last week. The wireless broadband there cost £15 per month (which is around RM100 per month) with 3 Giga bytes limit and the speed is 7.2Mbps. If compared to Malaysia’s, Malaysia’s broadband is much cheaper but not reliable. The broadband service in UK is excellence but it is expensive for heavy usage.
March 30th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
If you stay with your family, maybe you can share with your sibling.
More flexible, and worth.
March 31st, 2008 at 5:33 am
this package is suitable for traveling lads..i will use it next week.but not the packages but only the wireless packages. seems to be better than maxis,
and very cheap if compared.
tips from me…to CELCOM BROADBAND BUYER
dun ever buy the PCMCIA card from celcom centers…it very expensive…
u can get for RM180(or somewhere there)..but the celcom centers selling it together with the 3G card(will cost u RM68) is RM 450(the cheapest in LOW YAT surveyed date 30 March 2008)
that is their tactic to get more profit..
so be wise…lads in choosing
April 1st, 2008 at 10:29 am
I am thinking of subscribing one broadband service,but i am not often travel moreover now i am doing full time homebased business,prefer to use streamyx,unless i need to travel whole Malaysia,then i will consider it moreover the price is not that cheap as well,as there is 18 months contract..wow..is long..
April 1st, 2008 at 10:34 am
You can apply the normal packages
start with RM68 or RM98 @@
no contract
April 1st, 2008 at 9:42 pm
get 2 line, 1 as backup, this idea not bad, suitable for those heavy usage user
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:15 am
I’ve sign up for Celcom “hope,home & Away Broadband Plan”. Streamyx + Celcom
There are some things not explained during registration.
Caj Tetap:
Activation fee RM75
Installation Fee RM88
Stamp fee RM10
Total RM173
Caj bulanan RM266.48 (prorate last month Mar + April)
Total 381.55
Rebate :RM57.93
Total after rebate 273.55
I was told by customer service that the RM108 is only valid till 31 Mar. Thereafter, RM138. This was not explained during registration. I terminated my line just now. Reason: Misleading info. Just beware of the ‘hidden’ charge.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I read from some user’s comment from lowyat.net,most of them are not satisfied with the service coz the connection are slow.
April 7th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
If most of the users are not satisfied, I suggest that TM change the name to “Home, Hog and Throw Away” package.
April 7th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Syahid ,i agree with yout,i can sense that you are not satisfied with them,any bad experience?
April 9th, 2008 at 3:45 am
I started using celcom broadband in Feb’08 and haven’t looked back to streamyx since. I’ve checked several times with http://www.auditmypc.com and the broadband has always won.
So far, it has worked for me since i do some travelling every now and then, and the convenience of logging in the net anywhere I go! Just loved it!
BTW, I’m using USB Sierra Aircard 875U with the RM98 pkg.
Hope that helped.
April 9th, 2008 at 10:18 am
already subcribed to this package.i guess the coverage is better in penang,ipoh & JB compare to klang valley for the celcom broadband.
streamyx of coz can get around 770kbps+++…
celcom broadband max i got around 368kbps in KULIM…
i travel a lot so i guess its ok for me..
but as JD said, there’s a hidden charges so be careful…
i guess the package still available although they said its until 31 Mar…
coz the promotion cm still on tv…
April 13th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Hay szehau when I connect my Celcom broadband I get “your speed is 7.2mb” here In Malaysia.
April 15th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
i’m a soho guy n a traveller, considering to use this package but after thoughtful thought, i’ve cancelled my intention. Thanks to u all guys.
i better stay with my streamyx at my home office and while traveling i normally look for places that provide free wifi. Not only Starbucks and those fancy cafes. Nowadays mamak shops also provide free wifi such as Restoran Ali Topan in Tawau and Restoran D’Mall in Kuantan. Worst case, park your car infront of Starbucks DU or Friendster Cafe at Mutiara D’sara, and u can surf for free.
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:01 pm
#6Marco Says:
March 29th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
RM 108 is too expensive for me. Unless you need that to make a living.
If your home is celcom 3G coverage area then not need streamyx
April 23rd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
if at the place have many people using the boardband the line will slow down
if at the place no more people usu the line will fast as you register
this is same as celcom and streamyx
May 30th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
I’m currently a celcom broadband subscriber. I pay for unlimited rate RM 78 monthly the last time i checked my statemt. All I can say about the services is…it scuks! I’m a non traveller and although my area (Tuaran, Sabah) have 3g connection - I know cuz my bluecube modem flashed blue- the connectivity rate is sooo not what celcom rave about in their ads and billboards. My advice to those who plan to subscribe this broadband: make sure you live in very close vicinity of the 3g area. Stick to streamyx for hardcore downloaders and youtubers. Those who live in rural areas, even though with 2g/3g coverage, don’t subscribe. Not worth your money. I’ve tried it in areas like Felda sahabat Lahad Datu (Sabah). I feel cheated:(
June 25th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
why my celcom broadband network is so slow!even though with 2g where have the line of broadband
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
I’ve subscribed Home Hop Away Since March 2008. The fee is RM108 with streamyx and celcom 384. I thought of paying RM108 to the celcom is enough but the tmnet charge me too and even expensive than before. Actually which company should I refer to? Please help.
July 10th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Anne, are u from tuaran?
Do they have 3G connection in SUngai Damit Tuaran? Im moving there soon and hope i can still use my celcom broadband there..