Maxis Offers Latest 4G LTE-ENABLED Samsung Galaxy S4, Expands 4G LTE Network Beyond Klang Valley
With the Samsung Galaxy S4, Maxis now offers a suite of 4G LTE-enabled devices
Maxis doubles its 4G LTE network in the Klang Valley and now expands to Penang and Johor Bahru
Maxis is the first to provide 4G LTE in East Malaysia, starting with Kuching and Kota Kinabalu
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Kuala Lumpur, 5 June 2013
After being the first Malaysian telco to launch 4G LTE services in Malaysia, Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Malaysia’s only integrated communications service provider now offers a suite of 4G LTE-enabled devices which come bundled with attractive data and call plans with the launch of the 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S4 today. The Samsung Galaxy S4 joins Apple’s iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4; Blackberry Q10, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC One XL in Maxis’ suite of 4G LTE-enabled devices. The 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available for purchase at all Maxis Centres and participating Maxis Exclusive Partner stores nationwide as well as the Maxis Online Store. Stocks are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
“We are proud to announce that Maxis will once again be the first in Malaysia to introduce the fourth generation 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S4 to our customers. We know that customers have been eagerly anticipating the debut of the 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S4 which we believe will further enrich our customers’ experience using the superior services on Maxis’ high speed 4G LTE network. At Maxis, we have been consistent in bringing the latest devices to our customers first. Furthermore, the Maxis One Club (MOC) limited time special offer on this LTE-enabled version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 means that we continue to reward our loyal customers,” said Suren J Amarasekera, Maxis’ Joint Chief Operating Officer.
Maxis customers will be able to maximise the many features offered by the 4G LTE-enabled devices and enjoy an enhanced mobile experience with download speeds five to ten times faster than 3G when they are within high speed 4G LTE network coverage areas.
Commenting on Maxis’ 4G LTE network, Nasution Mohamed, Maxis’ Joint Chief Operating Officer said, “We currently have over 130,000 customers enjoying our 4G LTE service since our launch on 1 January of this year. We have now doubled our 4G LTE coverage in the Klang Valley to include areas such as Bukit Damansara, Kepong, Sungai Besi, Sentul and Subang Jaya, as well as expanded our 4G LTE footprint to cover areas in Penang and Johor Bahru. We are also proud to be the first to offer 4G LTE in East Malaysia, starting with Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.”
Maxis’ 4G LTE service has now been expanded to the following areas:
| Town | Area |
|---|---|
| Klang Valley |
Ampang Hilir, Kelab Darul Ehsan Bukit Rahman Putra Golden Triangle, Bukit Bintang, Pudu, Kampung Baharu, KLCC, Taman U Thant Jalan Barat, Bukit Jalil, Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Club Kampung Sri Puchong, Puchong Perdana, Taman Puchong Prima, Mawar, Taman Puchong Perdana, Puchong Utama, Taman Perindustrian Pusat Bandar Puchong, Section 2 Taman Perindustrian Puchong Utama, Kampung Baru Puchong, Taman Saujana Puchong Mahameru, PWTC, Putra Bus Station, Sentul Selatan, Police Station Sentul, Sentul, Semarak, Datok Keramat, Kampung Baharu, Hospital Kuala Lumpur Overseas Union Garden, Taman Yarl, Taman Sri Petaling, Taman Goodwood, Taman Pagar Ruyung, Kuchai Entrepreneur Park, Taman Salak Selatan, Taman Gembira, Taman United, Taman Serangkai, Taman Bukit Indah PJS2, PJS3, PJS5, PJS6, PJS7 Petaling Jaya, Taman Desa Mentari, Taman Desaria, Taman Medan Baru PJS2, PJS3, PJS5, PJS6, PJS7 Petaling Jaya, Taman Desa Mentari, Taman Desaria, Taman Medan Baru Pusat Bandar Damansara, Taman SA, Jalan Semantan, SPRINT Highway, Taman Duta, Bukit Damansara, Damansara Heights Section 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Kota Damansara, Taman Sains Selangor, PJU5, Dataran Sunway, Section 12 Sunway Damansara SS14, SS15, SS16, SS17, SS18 Subang Jaya Sungai Besi, Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Taman Ikan Emas, Salak Selatan, Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Bandar Tun Razak Taman Kepong, Bandar Manjalara, Kepong Baru Tambahan, Taman Sri Bintang, Taman Segambut, Taman Sri Sinar, Taman Petaling, Taman Sri Segambut Taman Selayang Baru, Taman Sri Murni, Jalan Batu Cave, Taman Beringin 2, Taman Wahyu, Jinjang Utara, Taman Mutiara, Taman Sri Delima, Taman Bamboo, Selayang Pandang Taman Sg Besi, Kampung Baru Salak Selatan, Taman Sri Budiman, Taman Salak Selatan, Taman Connaught, Taman Mutiara Timur, Cheras Taman Sungai Besi, Taman Mulia, Kampung Baru Salak Selatan, Bukit Sri Petaling, Taman Sri Budiman, Taman Connaught,Taman Mutiara Timur Cheras Universiti Malaya, Taman Bukit Pantai, Section 11, 12, 16 Petaling Jaya, Kampung Kerinchi USJ6 |
| Penang |
Maxis Centre, Jalan Todak 4, Bandar Sunway Maxis I-Centre, Northam Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Gurney Plaza Auto-City, Bukit Tengah Politeknik Seberang Prai, Taman Pauh, Taman Pauh Jaya, Taman Nagasari, Jalan Baru Pulau Tikus, Jalan Burma, Jalan Cantonment, Jalan Kelawei, Jalan Birch Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Jalan Permatang Pauh, Kampung Pertama |
| Johor Bahru |
Taman Nesa, Kg Poh Che Leng, Jalan Shahbandar 8, Danga Bay Commercial area, Maxis I-Centre, Taman Tasek, Jalan Kolam, Jalan Strait View, Maxis Taman Molek, Taman Molek, Taman Saujana, Desa Perwira |
| Kota Kinabalu |
One Borneo, Bangunan KPD, Jalan Kilang, Balai Polis Likas, Lorong P. Haba, Liwen Court, Jalan Maktab Gaya, Mahkamah Negeri, Jabatan Kastam, Wisma Sabah |
| Kuching |
Jalan Patingan, SK Encik Buyong, SK Merpati, Jalan Simpor, Borneo Hotel, Salvation Army, Mirama Cinema, Jalan Padungan, Jalan Manggis, Dewan Masonic, SM Chung Hua No.3, Dewan Masyarakat, Jalan Stampin, Jalan Kedandi, SM Patrick |
For the full list of Maxis’ 4G LTE coverage areas, data plans and devices, please visit www.maxis.com.my/4GLTE.
The 4 G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S4 is available with data plans from as low as RM1,399. MOC members will enjoy for a limited time a special price of RM999 by signing up for a 24-month contract with the TalkMore78 plan, at just RM176 a month. Earlier on 15 May 2013, Maxis launched the 4G LTE-enabled BlackBerry® Q10, which is available with data plans from as low as RM1,178. MOC members will enjoy a special price of just RM1,088 for the BlackBerry Q10 by signing up for a 24-month contract on the BBMore148 plan, with a monthly commitment of only RM148.
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Notes to the Editor:
- Long Term Evolution (LTE), also known as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data. LTE is the next generation network beyond 3G, with higher capacity and wireless speeds to meet the demands for high speed connectivity, and capacity to upload and download large data files. LTE is the fastest, and more importantly, the only global 4G standard ensuring that a rich ecosystem of broadband, mobile and tablet devices are available.
- Maxis' 4G LTE service offers download speeds 5-10 times faster than 3G and works seamlessly with its existing 3G networks. The Company's 3G / HSPA+ network is already providing speeds of up to 21 Mbps and 81% population coverage from 5,200 sites, whereas its HSPA+ dual carrier network has over 3,500 sites covering most major towns nationwide and supports speeds of up to 42 Mbps. This means customers can continue to enjoy their 4G LTE devices even when they are outside the 4G LTE area.
- Maxis One Club is an exclusive membership programme that offers priority customer service, special rewards and affinity programmes. Customers who have been with Maxis (postpaid) for more than a year with a minimum monthly commitment of RM150 and above are automatically upgraded to MOC member status.
About Maxis Berhad
Maxis Berhad is Malaysia’s only integrated communications service provider with RM8.9 billion revenue in 2012 and over 14 million subscribers. As one of Malaysia’s most admired home-grown brands, Maxis has evolved from being a premier mobile operator to one that offers an extensive suite of services to enrich its customers' lives whether at home, at work or on-the-go: mobile and fixed voice, messaging, mobile internet, wireless and wired high speed broadband, and multi-screen content and applications - be it entertainment, education, security or cloud computing - through mobile, fixed and satellite networks. Maxis launched the first high-speed networks in Malaysia including 3G, 3.5G, 3.5G+ and was the first to launch 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) early this year. Maxis’ high-speed network footprint is the largest in the country with 95% 2G and 82% high-speed 3G coverage.
As a key supporter of the Malaysian application development ecosystem, Maxis partners with local developers to bring innovative applications to its customers while also making available the widest range of localised content in the market, with a selection of free Apps that appeal to different segments across various smart devices. Maxis’ efforts in innovation, excellent customer service and providing value to stakeholders have earned the Company numerous awards including the historic win of 20 awards at the 13th Customer Relationship Management and Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) Annual Awards in 2012, Best Managed Company, Asia’s Best Employer, Putra Brand of the Year Awards in 2011 and Top 5 Best Global Operator Award by World Communication Awards in 2012 and 2010. Committed to contributing to the communities it operates in, Maxis’ Corporate Responsibility efforts focus on making a ‘Positive Impact’, harnessing leading-edge technology to create value for the economy, society and the environment. For more information, please visit: maxis.com.my
Notes to the Editor:
Long Term Evolution (LTE), also known as 4G LTE, is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data. LTE is the next generation network beyond 3G, with higher capacity and wireless speeds to meet the demands for high speed connectivity, and capacity to upload and download large data files. LTE is the fastest, and more importantly, the only global 4G standard ensuring that a rich ecosystem of broadband, mobile and tablet devices are available.
Maxis' 4G LTE service offers download speeds 5-10 times faster than 3G and works seamlessly with its existing 3G networks. The Company's 3G / HSPA+ network is already providing speeds of up to 21 Mbps and 81% population coverage from 5,200 sites, whereas its HSPA+ dual carrier network has over 3,500 sites covering most major towns nationwide and supports speeds of up to 42 Mbps. This means customers can continue to enjoy their 4G LTE devices even when they are outside the 4G LTE area.
Maxis One Club is an exclusive membership programme that offers priority customer service, special rewards and affinity programmes. Customers who have been with Maxis (postpaid) for more than a year with a minimum monthly commitment of RM150 and above are automatically upgraded to MOC member status.
About Maxis Berhad
Maxis Berhad is Malaysia’s only integrated communications service provider with RM8.9 billion revenue in 2012 and over 14 million subscribers. As one of Malaysia’s most admired home-grown brands, Maxis has evolved from being a premier mobile operator to one that offers an extensive suite of services to enrich its customers' lives whether at home, at work or on-the-go: mobile and fixed voice, messaging, mobile internet, wireless and wired high speed broadband, and multi-screen content and applications - be it entertainment, education, security or cloud computing - through mobile, fixed and satellite networks. Maxis launched the first high-speed networks in Malaysia including 3G, 3.5G, 3.5G+ and was the first to launch 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) early this year. Maxis’ high-speed network footprint is the largest in the country with 95% 2G and 82% high-speed 3G coverage.
As a key supporter of the Malaysian application development ecosystem, Maxis partners with local developers to bring innovative applications to its customers while also making available the widest range of localised content in the market, with a selection of free Apps that appeal to different segments across various smart devices. Maxis’ efforts in innovation, excellent customer service and providing value to stakeholders have earned the Company numerous awards including the historic win of 20 awards at the 13th Customer Relationship Management and Contact Centre Association of Malaysia (CCAM) Annual Awards in 2012, Best Managed Company, Asia’s Best Employer, Putra Brand of the Year Awards in 2011 and Top 5 Best Global Operator Award by World Communication Awards in 2012 and 2010. Committed to contributing to the communities it operates in, Maxis’ Corporate Responsibility efforts focus on making a ‘Positive Impact’, harnessing leading-edge technology to create value for the economy, society and the environment. For more information, please visit: maxis.com.my
