RM268 for 4Mbps in Malaysia

Wow! RM268 for 4Mbps downlink in Malaysia! This was an announcement by TMnet recently and I wonder whether it will be a hit among locals. First of all, the package is not listed on TMnet's website (Maybe the news was too new). Secondly, we have to think about who is going to get the 4Mbps service from TMnet? Home users perhaps?

I think home users will have to think twice before taking the offer. This is because it is really expensive! Think about it. The internet penetration in Malaysia should be around 90 percent but I doubt it is as high as 90 percent. For RM268 a month, I don't think home users are going to fully utilise the bandwidth unless they always use skype and conference call. Other than that, what is the use of 4Mbps?

Although it is unfair to compare the new package price with another country, nevertheless, I am still going to do it anyway. In the UK, a 4Mbps downlink service with 368Kbps uplink would cost a customer 25 pounds a month. If you multiply it with 7, it will be RM195. Hum...RM268 is expensive.

I do use 4Mbps service for some time now. It is good as I always use skype and wi-fi. They use a lot of bandwidth particularly if you are using video call on skype. I think we should hold on for a moment before taking the plan as I am sure that TMnet will definately reduce the price later. The 4Mbps service will be good for home users who wants to share a single broadband connection with other members of the family. Well, other than that, leave it. Just stick to 1Mbps.