It looks to me P1 is stepping up their game even more this 2009. Other than speaking to their users offline and communicating online through Low Yat forums, they’ve updated their wimax packages with higher fair usage threshholds.
Their previous visual didn’t include the fair usage threshold but now more is put upfront. Plus, it was understood the fair usage threshold previously was 20GB download and upload irregardless of the package you subscribed. But that is to change starting this 2009.
Though I wonder if they’ve already implemented the online usage tracking for subscribed users. Hmm, maybe I should get in touch with a friend of mine.
Yeah, would be great if they extended the coverage areas.
At least now they’ve got the voting thing going – power to the people. :)
i stay at ampang cahaya, is that coverage areas of p1?? cos i want to try use p1 at my home…
http://www.bft.com.my
Best people to ask are P1 themselves. :)
Then cast your vote to make it happen!
The area with the most accumulated votes will be the next P1 W1MAX coverage zone.
:)
Vote for your area here:-
http://www.p1.com.my/vote/
heard tat’s its unstable…
is the fair usage policy a selling point?
i wonder how other ISP control on users usage
@penn: you working in P1 issit? :P
@freshie: it’s not a selling point. their selling point is it’s better than most wireless providers whilst some even dare say better than Streamyx. :)
The fair usage policy is implement throughout all ISPs but P1 is the company who’s bringing it out in the open to the public right in their faces.
I am currently subscribing to the Plus package, am 500 m outside of coverage area, and my top download speed is 150KB/sec even without using download accelerator. even after using more than 20GB last month i still enjoy fast dl/ul speed.
I will never subscribe to streamyx again unless they improve the crappy connection and the lousy customer service :).
BTW i am not working for p1 nor do i have fren or family there. hehe
Ok thosse of you thinking about it, here are the pros and cons cos I have tried it.
CONS:
-It is Unstable.
-It is NOT as fast as Spore’s basic net provider speed.
-If u opt for the LITE 400kbps, the diff betw wifi and this is MINIMAL.
-If u opt for the PLUS u will find the RM99 per month not really worth upgrade.
-Your connection is desk based cos it relies on the cable hence laptop connectivity is only possible if u are stationery at one place ie, next to a plug point really.
-Unless u hv signed up, there is no way of assessing your usage, so its your word agnst theirs as to whether u pay the extra. And u can only check by going in to their building to check, not via phone, which is a bit 3rd world right? But i am told that once u sign up, you can assess your usage.
-Download speed is not always as high as you wd like to think.
-Speed is down at high traffic hours of all service providers like lunch hour and weekends.
-Cable is not really that long so unless your desk or table is near a plug point, hmmm!
-Not really sure how soon you will hit your fair usage threshold after which Shtinggg – you will be charged.
PROS:
-Nice phone and personal customer service
-It IS FASTER than wifi and our older service providers but not really that much – it is not speed at the speed of thought, there is some waiting around
Hey Danny,
Whoa.. now creating a blog in P1? Haha..
I’m using the Plus package as well but it’s sad to say that I’m getting a bit frustrated having to deal with super slow speed especially at night to wee hours… apparently they’re configuring the hub signals due to interferences for I don’t know how long more.
Also, P1 does not come with port forwarding like streamyx so downloading through bit torrent has very crappy download speeds. They’re planning to install sometime this year but then again don’t know when.
I really hope P1 won’t disappoint the users as this is another reasonable alternative broadband price other than streamyx.
Hi Danny,
I stay at Jalan Gasing area but there seems to be no coverage at this point in time. I want to try out the P1 unit that I have. Is there anything that can be done?
I also hope that P1 is not disappointing like Steamyx. I do like the fair use policy and I hope that more ISP follow that rule.
All that said P1 has got great potential in capturing the Internet market with their new product.
Hanna-chan:
Not bad. You’re outside the coverage area and still managed to pull that much in. :)
Helena:
Which area are you in? I’ve heard as many cons as that in areas at the fringe of coverage. Also, there’s no point comparing to S’pore here cause if we did, Streamyx shouldn’t exist. :P
About the usage monitors, they did mention providing a method but I’m not sure if they’ve got it already. Anyway, it’s been raining so I’m not sure how’s the connection been. But I do know, during Streamyx’s downtime, they cost a lot of businesses money and time. My friend in an agency was immobilized.
Leon mah:
Yo, Leon. Surprising seeing you here. LOL! :)
Have you informed them of the disruption about the night to wee hours problem? I thought that’s the time when the connection should be best. As for port forwarding, well, some users mentioned even without port forwarding they got good speeds.
Vinod:
How’d you get a unit if your area doesn’t have coverage? As for satisfaction, users have expressed most concern when it rains and if P1 is really new in their area.
All:
As for myself, I’ve gotten my code to receive a free modem. However, in the email it said to use it when m area is only available. That said, their coverage map on their website now isn’t effective. I’ve also tried emailing but have yet to receive a reply.
hi.
Does anyone know the coverage range of P1 Wimax?
I got the information from their HelpDesk. They said the base station closer to my house only for around 400m coverage. Further from there consider bordery coverage and the connection not stable.
I thought Wimax technology can cover more than KMs of range. 400m just a WiFi range.
Daniel, I’d recommend the website but since they changed their map there, I’d highly advice calling them instead.
As for the coverage, that is technically true but from what I read in the Low Yat forums there are different ranges to Wimax. Ours isn’t the widest coverage type.
I agree with many of the comments here. But, as with everything, there must be early stage adopters in order for a company to improve its products and offerings.
My biggest gripe is that download speeds are either super duper fast or super duper dud. As for upload speed, what upload speed? In many cases, I have had timed-out or 3kbps! Heck, I had to send to P1 service center a printscreen of my problem from an internet cafe! – Which they are now in midst of solving…some 20 days later!
And, yes – it does have the ASTRO syndrome! Once rain, clouds, or wind start gushing all about, say sayonara to any connectivity!
Why do I persist and pay RM 99 every month? I really don’t have a choice as I have signed up for the 12 month package. Is there a silver lining? Yes, their customer service is courteous and ever willing to help. The question remains :- can ever willing translate to ever able.
I really hope that P1 really, really improves – otherwise, it will be a real shame as their early advantage is wiped out by others who roll their systems in place later, sans problems.
P1 WiMAX is wonderful and I love it but sometimes I felt irritated because of the size of it modem … suppose WiMAX is a wireless adapter …. too bad P1 offering wired WiMAX which is contrary to it original plan ………….if wireless there will be no adapter and LAN cable for connection ….. it should be plug and use method not like now …………………. because it is not very convenient …. carrying around my notebook with the big size of it moderm …. which is not convenient and the most irritating part is looking a plug to use ……to get the connection signal… that’s SUCKS ! ! ! !
Stay tuned, DKZY. I’m going to be a leaking some news hopefully soon. ;)
fair usage threshold..so there was a limit using p1 max..actually im using it right now..im just finish download 1gig movie….im encourage the person who like to surf..using this p1 max broadband..but for downloaders…i prefer not..coz there was threshold in this plan…man i just know bout it…im paying for a limit..hopefully there will be unlimited usage available in the next few month
i just found some information here…
If you exceed the Fair Usage Thereshold,for lite RM49 plan,the actual speed for download 400kbps download and 150kbps upload WILL REDUCE TO 100kbps for download speed and 50kbps for upload.
for 1.2mbps subsciption or higher,if exceed fair usage thereshld,400kbps for upload and 150kbps for upload speed are given..
Conclusion,it is also counted unlimited usage.
For maxis user their fair usage is 3GB,and celcom is 5GB.
this mean..u can also download but different type of speed…by paying rm99 u still has higher speed to download…thanks god….i choose the right broadband
From what I heard, some of the wireless providers penalize you for the excess data – not sure. I know this is existant in their 3G plans which I think isn’t the way to go if they’re looking at converting more people (like us) to use it.