I had tried all the network carrier here in Malaysia. Every one had it's own pros and cons. This review is based on my personal opinion and I am not affiliated to any of these mobile networks.
Network Coverage
Hotlink/ Maxis won this category, their vast network, average network speed, coverage maps and reliability put them on this advantage. I never had an experience of network outage or downtime.
Data
No doubt, Celcom is leading on this. They have the reliable 4G/ LTE connection around the city.
IDD and SMS Rates to Philippines ( Prepaid)
|
Voice Call |
|
SMS |
|
Fixed Line |
Mobile |
|
| Digi |
60 sen/ min |
60 sen/ min |
50 sen/ sms |
| Hotlink |
58 sen/ min |
58 sen/ min |
50 sen/ sms |
| U Mobile |
80 sen/ min |
80 sen/ min |
35 sen/ sms |
| Maxis |
100 sen/ min |
100 sen/ min |
50 sen/ sms |
| Celcom |
76 sen/ min |
78 sen/ min |
15 sen/ sms |
| Smart Pinoy |
48 sen/ min |
48 sen/ min |
20 sen/ sms |
Note: I got the rates, based from the carrier respective sites.
Personally I used Hotlink 132 IDD which only cost me 20Sen/30seconds. The cheapest and most reliable call to the Philippines that I can get compare all the network.
Plans
Every carrier had tailored fit plans depending on it's users. Each offers valuable and cheapest deals but still it goes down how reliable there connections are?
Customer Service
I had went to Digi, U Mobile and Maxis/ Hotlink Centers. I never had an issue except probably for a long queue. One of the best experience when I upgrade my micro sim to nano sim at Maxis center without paying an additional cost and they're very prompt.
Overall, since I seldom used data, and more frequently call locally and in the Philippine, I find Hotlink more dependable and of a good choice.
What network did you choose?
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