P1 W1MAX Review
For most of you know, I subscribed to P1 W1MAX's trial since 13th August 2008. I posted several entries relating to P1 W1MAX:
- P1 WiMAX package released!
- P1 WiMAX 2 weeks trial
- Packet 1 (Short review on W1MAX after using it for 2 days)
I received a call from P1 regarding my trial subscription, as it is coming to an end. I wrote a 'straight-to-the-point' review of my experience in using P1 W1MAX.
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- WiMAX SETUP
P1 W1MAX set-up is easily done. You don't have to create a new connection in order to go online using W1MAX. Instead, all you have to do is just plug the LAN cable from the modem into your computer's LAN port. That is all it takes! The modem will then automatically authenticate and within few seconds, you are hooked online.
- INTERNET BANDWIDTH SPEED
Hoho, I believe everyone will be looking for this.
Yes, the speed can be as fast as 176+kbps, but it can be as slow as 6kbps too when I downloaded the same stuff from the same site. Most of the time I get an average of 90-100kbps.
I'm not sure about downloading stuff from local sites, but it does give me frustration at times when I use W1MAX for my Hidden Street work. In my HS work, I deal with alot of downloading and uploading files to the server. The download speed was good, but the upload speed was very terrible, about 3-6kbps. I believe it was not the server's problem for the slow upload, as I tried to use Streamyx after that and it gave me a good and stable 15-20kbps of upload speed.
- W1MAX FOR ONLINE GAMING
Ah, using W1MAX for gaming seems to be smooth. I did try to use for MapleStory and DOTA. However, I don't quite recommend you to use it for online gaming. The next point explains your question: "HUH HOW COME GEH?"...
- W1MAX STABILITY
In my previous posts on W1MAX, I did mention about experiencing downtime in the first few days of using it. They called me up and explained that they were upgrading the line.
And yes, it felt more stable after that. Somehow the disconnection disease came back after a week. One night, the line seems to be really good and stable. Then the next night, the connection can be down from 10 minutes up to 3 hours anytime on a day! No joke! Until today, I can say that the average downtime is about 2 hours per day and usually it happens at night.
My area coverage for W1MAX is also unstable. On one fine day, the WiMAX signal is perfect. The next few hours, you can see the signal blinking which indicates connection problem. Not only that, the signal can be from perfect to zero.
Bringing back my previous point here, that's why it is not recommended to play online games with it. You will waste an hour of your life if you are playing DOTA.
- W1MAX SUPPORT
I love their customer support. They have a good customer support team and I am glad they know what they are actually doing. Plus, they do response to you and will get back to you if you have reported any problem to know whether the problem has been resolved.
- OVERALL
A lot of my friends asked me "So you have change to W1MAX already?".
I would really like to change from Streamyx to W1MAX and I do really support P1 W1MAX. However at this time, I would say that this isn't the time to switch yet. The stability of its connection is the main reason that is keeping me from using it.
When P1 staff called me up to give my feedback. All I said was having alot of disconnection and downtime issues even though the Internet speed was great. Then they asked whether I would like to continue subscribing to P1 W1MAX and by subscribing to it, I will be entitled for the modem for FREE, which is worth RM999. Even though the offer seems to be really good, but I declined the offer.
If I want to switch to W1MAX again in the near future, I guess I won't be able to do so anymore. Because I have to pay an upfront fee which is RM999 for the modem. Might as well I should stick to Streamyx for now.
And I think WiFi connection will never be as smooth as you want it to be :)
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LOL ... got a lot of
LOL ... got a lot of advantage eh the P1 Wimax but ... RM999 !! mahal duh
Yeah. If your modem kena
Yeah. If your modem kena striked by lightning.... huhu~
I'm still waiting for it to
I'm still waiting for it to come here. :(
And yes, the upload speeds advertised is slow. But a lot of ISPs are like that. The only solution is upgrade to a higher package.
As for the online gaming, I was looking forward for something really good but it seems the stability would be an issue.
However, I heard they're in the midst of upgrading their towers even now with the influx of registrants.
Ah, I guess the coverage
Ah, I guess the coverage didn't reach your area lol.
Yeah the upload speeds are slow, but practically W1MAX upload speed is wayyyy slow. No wonder they didn't mention the upload speed in their package XD
Oh is it? I have no idea whether they are upgrading their line/towers lol.
Hope W1MAX will be available in your area soon!
[...] the last PC Fair and it
[...] the last PC Fair and it was good. Of course, it was not a real life test. An early P1 W1MAX tester complained about the stability of the Internet [...]
i also facing the same
i also facing the same problem with connection, hopefully they can solve it asap
Ah, I guess the stability is
Ah, I guess the stability is still a problem lol.
I don't think they will be able to fix it. I guess all wireless connections are like that.
I think the problem here is
I think the problem here is the modem, I will not pay RM 999 for this kind of modem. Is just too expensive
Their modem is fine. I
Their modem is fine. I believe it's just the connection.
It's still FREE for the modem if you subscribe for it now.
ok, so i didnt read this post
ok, so i didnt read this post yet when i made the last comment.. sorry abt that..
so they have trial pack for 2 weeks? do u by any chance know whether they are still offering the trial pack?
wonder if there is any
wonder if there is any compensation policy to protect consumer if the service down by 2-3days per month ?
what I dislike streamyx is that we still need to pay buta money when the service go down for few days or even worst up to 1 week
Hey Kyo! Thanks for dropping
Hey Kyo! Thanks for dropping by :)
Hmmmmmm, I think they did give me 1-2 weeks compensation due to the downtime I had lol. But it might be because I'm on trial. Not really sure about their compensation policy thingy.
lol yeah, that's one thing bad about Streamyx. Still they are the best around and no one will be able to compete them D:
wanted to subscribe pi. but
wanted to subscribe pi. but after reading the feedback, i think i'll stay with 3g for the time being..
I think getting P1 would be
I think getting P1 would be better than the 3g :)
P1 W1max its stable right now
P1 W1max its stable right now for under-coverage area.
Youtube free-buffering its the best thing of all.
15-days-trial.
For people who stay around PJ/Puchong/Subang/Bangsar and interested,
you may call 016-6206872 Lim Hui Seng for more information.
Oh, your friend is doing the
Oh, your friend is doing the reselling for P1? (Or you lol).
Glad to hear it's stable under-coverage, but my friend had alot of complain even though he is under coverage in USJ11.
Anyway, for people who would like to have more information about it, call that number in the previous comment above :)
Good that you try out P1
Good that you try out P1 WiMax. The promotion will last quite long and the modem is free during the promotion period. And when it gets popular, probably when it gets more satisfactorily stable, the modem price will certainly plummet to RM159-199. I'm a promoter for this product and this is what I've been told. However, before you switch, it's important to read the terms and conditions. The major disattraction to me is the limited 20 GB data volume transfer (download + upload), which means that your total download and upload should not exceed 20 GB. Another problem is there have been many reported downtimes of the service, probably indicates that the service is still unstable. I'm not sure when did the reported problems surface, maybe it's last year when the service just launced. And I'm not sure if the service has improved their system. Streamyx doesn't seem to have an intention to upgrade its system. Complaints from users doesn't seem to make them realise at all. What's more, they currently pay great attention to their wireless broadband service.
There're 4 WiMAX operators that acquired license for the service: P1 (the first to launch), Asiaspace, YTle and redtone (Sabah and Sarawak).
Their (first 3 operators) competition will certainly benefit us. We'll see which offers the best and we'll take them. Anyhow, we hope they'll beat Streamyx and wake it up!
Hey Jason. It's good to hear
Hey Jason. It's good to hear that you are a promoter for P1 :D
Hmmm, yeah I heard somewhere about the terms and conditions before... as in about the 20GB bandwidth limitation. This will be a hard decision for hardcore Internet users to switch over to WiMAX.
I do really hope they did improve the stability of their connection this year. If you have read my previous comment post, my friend living in USJ is having difficulty in this WiMAX connection, and he just subscribed for the trial recently.
Heh yeah, hope all these guys will be a big competitor towards Streamyx. Rawr!
w1max upload really slow.
w1max upload really slow. Cant even do a speedtest. Stuck at "Testing Upload" for ever...
Yeah, it's sad that their
Yeah, it's sad that their upload speed is really bad. I played DOTA with it and I did lag quite often during the game.
Only the download speed is amazing lol.
p1 wimax it's great coverage
p1 wimax it's great coverage
Hi I am a passerby. I am
Hi I am a passerby. I am thinking to get the new P1 wireless modem. My main use will be video call using skype. I am staying in Casa Indah near tropicana/ikea in damansara and I have checked that it is in coverage. Anyone staying nearby who can advice me on the stability and speed issue whether is it adequate for video skype? thx.
I'm not sure about the
I'm not sure about the stability of the connection in your area there.
I believe you should post this in Lowyat forum or something to ask XD
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