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Forget about the old fixed line internet connections anymore. We have the on-the-go broadband services, which provide almost unlimited boundaries for internet lover to surf anytime anywhere. However, you may not know a very unpleasant scenario is happening in Malaysia (at least I found out now). Although I comment about TM's monopoly status in fixed line internet connection previously, I still prefer Streamyx for its unlimited surfing, lower monthly charges, and stable connectivity. Most importantly, more than one people can online at the same time, without extra fees. Whereas, broadband cannot. Don't know #1 Recently, I moved to a new area, and hopes to subscribe for Streamyx (fixed line internet service provided by TM ). However, I was shock to found out that I cannot subscribe for Streamyx , because my area was under Maxis territory . Wow… Sounds like I am living in the battle-field, where Maxis won the game!!! The reason given was that my area's telephone line is b...

Recently, a little bit of whirlwind is happening in the local telecommunication industry, when Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) awarding the 2.6GHz spectrum to mobile telcos. Why battling for the spectrum? Without spectrum, mobile telcos will not be able to expand their digital business. That's why many quarters are lobbying hard for the precious spectrum allocations. The latest one is the 2.6GHz spectrum. Who is the winner? Surprisingly, all the 8 existing wireless players and 1 newcomer (see picture below) get 20Mhz block each. The only newcomer is a company linked to tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary. Controversial part... Unlike practices did by other global governments, there is NO tendering process being called. No tender, No contest, No transparent, No competition. In the end, No benefit to rakyat . All these years, Rakyat has been suffering from high telephone bills comparing to other nations. Furthermore, the service and coverage is not up ...