Celcom, Digi, Hotlink, U Mobile, Yes: Price Guide To Malaysia’s Prepaid Plans

There are two types of mobile phone plans in Malaysia: postpaid and prepaid plans.  

A postpaid plan is one that charges you at the end of the billing cycle for usage after the fact. Whereas, with a prepaid plan, you will need to pay upfront for a plan that offers various services, such as making calls and connecting to the internet. Depending on your usage and the plan, you may be paying every month or shorter, as opposed to postpaid plans, where you pay based on a fixed billing cycle of 30 days. 

One advantage of prepaid plans is that if you have utilised the usage limits before the validity period of the plan, you can always top up to refresh the usage limits. Moreover, you will never overspend than the credits that you top up for the phone plan.   

In Malaysia, where around 70% of mobile cellular subscriptions are prepaid subscriptions, these prepaid plans cater to different needs whether it’s travel, regular usage or for students.  

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1-Month Validity Prepaid Plans 

A prepaid plan with a longer validity is suitable for users who consistently require mobile services but may not want to commit to a postpaid plan.   

All of the prepaid plans offered above come with a validity period of 30 days.  

Some of the plans offer 5G data as well, which could be suitable for those who not only want to enjoy faster surfing speeds but also have a 5G-supported device or live in an area that supports the 5G network. 

If you’re mainly on social media, you can check out Digi’s NEXT prepaid plans that offer unlimited social usage. 

Another thing to note is that Hotlink’s 5G Internet Pass allows users to also use the internet overseas in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. So, if you’re someone who travels between these countries often, this plan may suit you. 

Daily Or Weekly Prepaid Plans 

Local telcos also offer prepaid plans with daily or weekly validity for those who need access to mobile services for short intervals of time. 

These prepaid plans typically cost little, so you get to enjoy mobile services at an affordable rate. 

As observed, there are many options when it comes to daily or weekly prepaid plans. Some daily plans even offer unlimited internet while weekly plans offer up to 10GB of data for an affordable price range of between RM1 and RM12.  

Starter Prepaid Plans 

Starter prepaid plans are typically designed for new users or students who may need access to mobile services occasionally. As such, these plans may only provide basic mobile services at an affordable rate. 

Digi offers new users a starter pack and youth plan. However, the youth plan is only available to new customers aged 12 to 24 years old. At the price of RM20, customers can enjoy the standard validity period of 30 days with 15GB of data including unlimited internet access to social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Additionally, users would be able to make unlimited calls to all Malaysian networks.   

Prepaid Plans For International Citizens Or Travellers 

Prepaid plans are also well-suited for international travellers or tourists who require mobile services for a short period of time during their stay. Prepaid plans give them flexibility for temporary use that is sufficient for their stay. 

Depending on the duration of your stay, there are several prepaid plans created for international travellers. 

If you’re staying for a shorter duration like a week or two, you may subscribe to U Mobile’s prepaid plans, which have unlimited data and are valid for usage across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. 

On the other hand, if you’re staying in Malaysia longer, Digi might be more suitable, as it offers prepaid plans that allow you to make International Direct Dialing (IDD) calls abroad.  

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