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We watched the Apple 3G iPhone commercial. It is so cool! It is so fast! But, is iPhone 3G “really” that fast? rrrrrrrroooooooo did a test of iPhone 3G speed in real life and compare with the Apple iPhone 3G ads video.

Apparently, iPhone 3G in test is much slower than the advertised speed. Well, we know it is “commercial” but the speed differs too much in real life (although it is considered fast on mobile phone). Do you feel cheated?

The video made me re-think to keep Apple iPhone 3G in my wish list or not, well, for 3 seconds. I’ll still get an iPhone 3G if it is available and affordable for me. It is just so cool!

(via wired blog)

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.

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