LIKE it or not, broadband subscription rates in Malaysia over the past years have always been expensive.
For a 1Mbps connection, one has to pay from RM99 and above. That's way above majority Malaysians' affordability bracket.
For a 1Mbps connection, one has to pay from RM99 and above. That's way above majority Malaysians' affordability bracket.
However, Packet One (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the first provider of WiMax services in Malaysia has come out with below RM50 package for a broadband connection.
That's good news for all Malaysians who have been waiting for more affordable broadband services all these years.
That's good news for all Malaysians who have been waiting for more affordable broadband services all these years.
According to P1, the new subscription plans are introduced in response to feedback received from P1 WiMax subscribers and the general public.
I think such package is great especially for current dial-up users who would like to upgrade to broadband. The service is now available at RM49 and subscribers will get to surf at 400kbps - which is decent enough for doing video streaming like Youtube.
On a bigger picture, P1's offering may be able to help the country achieve its 50 percent broadband penetration target by 2010.
I think such package is great especially for current dial-up users who would like to upgrade to broadband. The service is now available at RM49 and subscribers will get to surf at 400kbps - which is decent enough for doing video streaming like Youtube.
On a bigger picture, P1's offering may be able to help the country achieve its 50 percent broadband penetration target by 2010.
For year 2008, IDC reports a forecast of broadband revenues totaling RM1.0 Billion. This makes up about 0.2 percent revenue contribution to the nation’s forecasted GDP of RM534.7 billion.
In the following two years, IDC projects that Malaysia’s broadband revenues will progressively increase its contribution, at about 0.2 percent per annum, to the nation’s GDP. In 2009, Malaysia’s broadband revenues is projected to be RM1.2 billion against the nation’s forecasted GDP of RM566.8 billion, and in 2010, IDC reports a forecast of broadband revenues totaling RM1.4 billion against the nation’s forecasted GDP of RM600.8 billion.
In the following two years, IDC projects that Malaysia’s broadband revenues will progressively increase its contribution, at about 0.2 percent per annum, to the nation’s GDP. In 2009, Malaysia’s broadband revenues is projected to be RM1.2 billion against the nation’s forecasted GDP of RM566.8 billion, and in 2010, IDC reports a forecast of broadband revenues totaling RM1.4 billion against the nation’s forecasted GDP of RM600.8 billion.
Lincoln Lee, IDC’s Telecommunication Research Manager for Malaysia, says, "Although the forecasted percentage contribution of broadband revenues to GDP may seem relatively small, we still see this as a positive sign. Potentially, we are looking at an enormous ripple effect - the continuous climb in broadband revenues will stimulate growth in other IT sectors such as e-commerce and PC Sales."
He says it is highly possible for the growth rate of broadband revenues to increase further, with the raise of PC penetration in Malaysian households, the imminent launch of WiMax services, as well as the government's investment in High Speed Broadband Services.
To P1, congratulations for being able to offer this affordable broadband package, and hopefully other players will follow suit.
The latest areas to have P1 W1MAX coverage this week include parts of Bukit Raja in Klang, Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, Taman Lian Hoe in OUG Kuala Lumpur, Section 14 in Petaling Jaya, Penang Town Centre and Kampung Syed in Ayer Itam, also in Penang island. Detailed information on the current P1 W1MAX subscription plans and reseller location can be obtained at www.p1.com.my.
To P1, congratulations for being able to offer this affordable broadband package, and hopefully other players will follow suit.
The latest areas to have P1 W1MAX coverage this week include parts of Bukit Raja in Klang, Ampang in Kuala Lumpur, Bukit Kemuning in Shah Alam, Taman Lian Hoe in OUG Kuala Lumpur, Section 14 in Petaling Jaya, Penang Town Centre and Kampung Syed in Ayer Itam, also in Penang island. Detailed information on the current P1 W1MAX subscription plans and reseller location can be obtained at www.p1.com.my.
1 comment:
They always focus on the urban areas first... Yang duduk jauh skt like me ni always the last to get. I need fast and reliable broadband service and, please, a better alternative to TM. Letih.
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