Mobile Connection

Mobile Connection

If you’re planning a trip to Malaysia, a top tip for keeping costs down is to switch to a local SIM card. Take advantage of better tariffs, plans and deals to dramatically reduce your roaming rates. You can get 1GB of data from Malaysia’s top telco providers for about MYR15 (US$3.50). So, whether you’re a short- or long-term traveler, you can save money by comparing your SIM card options onfinder.com

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Prices last updated 20 Sep 2017

Telco providers in Malaysia

There are four main telco providers in Malaysia: Celcom, Maxis, DiGi and U Mobile. Both locals and travelers use SIM cards from all four networks, and they can be trusted no matter which plan you choose. According to OpenSignal’s coverage map, Malaysia’s signal strength varies but is most likely to be stronger around the main cities and more urban areas. In the more remote regions, the network signal will struggle, but that will happen with whatever provider you use there.
Below, we have broken down each telco provider to highlight exactly what they can offer you during your stay in Malaysia.

Celcom

Celcom is the largest provider in Malaysia and offers good 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on a GSM platform. Its prepaid SIM card is called “Xpax” and can be picked up for free, although prepaid SIM card plans will have to be added before use. Celcom kiosks are dotted around most towns and cities, and also at the airport. Credit can also be purchased at the same retailers. All SIM sizes can be purchased, although some will have to be cut down to fit the nano or mini size.
All prepaid SIM cards are sold under the “Xpax” brand name. A good option is the “Xpax Turbo” pack, which costs MYR10 and comes with MYR6 of credit and 200MB of data, valid for 7 days.

The following data packs are also available, listed with their prices and activation codes:

Dial *118*1*1*2# to check your data balance.

The following data add-ons can also be purchased:

The following add-ons can also be added to to increase data usage:

• Facebook

• 2GB for a day: MYR1 – *118*3*4*1# to activate
• 20GB for a week: MYR7 –*118*3*4*2# to activate

• Nighttime use (1am-7am):

• 2GB for a day: MYR1 – *118*3*3*1# to activate
• 20GB for a week: MYR7 – *118*3*3*2# to activate

Celcom also offers roaming packages that can be purchased by dialing *118#. The SIM cards are valid in 164 countries and dramatically reduce roaming costs, especially in Asia. Check the list of countries when you purchase the package, as they can often change. The roaming SIM card can be purchased for MYR38 and comes with 500MB of data.
Celcom’s APN: celcom4g, and website: http://www.celcom.com.my/personal

Maxis
Maxis is the second-largest provider in Malaysia and offers good 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on a GSM platform. Its prepaid SIM cards only come with prepaid SIM card plans. Maxis kiosks are positioned around most towns and cities, and also at the airport. Credit can also be purchased at retailers, supermarkets and corner stores. All SIM sizes are available, but some will have to be cut down to accommodate the nano and mini size.
Prepaid SIM card starter packs called “Fast” packs can be purchased for MYR10 and come with MYR5 credit and 300MB of data valid for 5 days.
Dial 122# to check your credit. Dial *100# and follow the options to check your data balance. If you download the Maxis “RED” app on your phone, you will get 1GB of data for use on that platform.
The following data packs can also be added:

The following data packs are also available, listed with their prices and activation codes:

Dial *100#, select ‘Internet Passes’, then the relevant package to activate. The following bonuses can also be added:

• Happy Hour: 1GB Internet for an hour every day
• Free weekends: 1GB of data to use on Saturdays; 1GB of data to use on Sundays

The following data packages can also be added:

In addition, there is a selection of data roaming packages available:

• Daily pass to roam in eight Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries – MYR10 per day which comes with 1GB data. Valid in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
• Monthly pass to roam in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia – MYR38 for 1GB data, valid for 30 days.

Dial *100*3# to activate either of the above-mentioned plans.
Maxis APN: maxis, and website: http://www.hotlink.com.my

DiGi

DiGi is the third-largest provider in Malaysia and offers good 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE services on a GSM platform. Prepaid SIM cards come only with prepaid SIM card plans. DiGi kiosks are positioned in most towns and cities, and also at the airport. Credit can be purchased at retailers, supermarkets and corner stores. Credit can be found in several denominations between MYR5 and MYR100. All SIM sizes can be purchased, although some will have to be cut down to accommodate the nano- or mini-sized slot in your phone.
Prepaid SIM card packages come in the following two options:

• DiGi Prepaid Best: MYR8 which comes with MYR5 credit valid for 30 days and 300MB of data valid for 7 days
• DiGi Prepaid Live: MYR12 which comes with MYR8 credit and 300MB of data valid for 7 days.

Dial *126# to check your balance.Dial *200# to check data usage.

The following data packs can also be added by dialing the activation code:

All of the above-mentioned packs come with free WhatsApp use and free Internet use on other social media platforms.
There are also several roaming packages available:

• Roam5/Roam10: MYR5 or 10 per day for unlimited social media and messaging, plus 50MB of data.
• RoamCombo: MYR15 for 72 hours’ use of 500MB Internet plus 30 voice minutes, or pay MYR25 for 2GB data plus 30 voice minutes, also valid for 72 hours.
• RoamTelenor: MYR25 for 72 hours’ use of 4GB Internet and 60 voice minutes.

DiGi’s APN: diginet, and website:
http://new.digi.com.my/cs/Satellite/Page/landing/default/home